So I MAY have missed that Satan is sometimes called the Lord of the Flies. I see that now. I admit I make mistakes. But hey, at least I caught on to the rest of the biblical imagery. 

Classical Stuff You Should Know

274: The Lord of the Flies

Ever feel like reading the diary of a Roman emperor? Boy have I got the book for you.

278: Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations"

In this episode, Graeme tells us the story of Emma, a meddler, someone who doesn't know as much as she thinks she does. Join us, listener, as we take a journey with a socialite. 

277: "Emma," by Jane Austen

In this episode, A.J. is a grouch and falls in a well, Graeme is lovestruck, and Thomas talks us through Menander's play "Dyskolos." 

276: Dyskolos (my favorite DJ)

I would love to give you a summary of the episode, but I prefer not to.

275: Herman Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener"

In this episode, we discuss Paul Kingsnorth's lecture about Christian civilization. Some are for it. Some against it. Settle it with a boxing match? Yes please. 

273: Against Christian Civilization

"Oh? And when the last law was down, and the Devil turned 'round on you, where would you hide, Roper, the laws all being flat?"

272: Sir Thomas More

In this episode, you get a semi-faithful reproduction of the talk AJ did on the Socratic Method. TLDR: just ask questions and try not to be obnoxious.

271: The Socratic Method

Ever wonder what Socrates discussed with his buds before he drank the poison? Well, it was the soul. Now you know. You can skip the episode I guess.

270: Phaedo

Aristotle and Plato have very different approaches to epistemology. In this episode, we discuss the implications of each. 

269: Plato v. Aristotle

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