Overdue Classics

Patty, Alec, and Brandon wrap up Book II on this Question and Answer episode and look ahead to the next installment of Herodotus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overdue Classics 48 Herodotus Book II, Part 3—Patty, Alec, and Brandon discuss the last section of Book II of Herodotus and look ahead to the Q&A Episode.Email us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patty, Alec, and Brandon return the second half of Book II of Herodotus' Histories.  Email us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patty and Alec Bianco return for Book II of Herodotus' Histories. We left Book I with the death of the Persian king Cyrus. In Book II Herodotus takes this opportunity jump into Egypt. Email us: [email protected] Thanks to the Belmont Abbey Honors College today: bac.edu/honors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get angry with Matt, Andrea, and Brandon as they discuss Plutarch's comparison of Lycurgus and Numa. And then listen as they realize he may be a sneaky genius. Email us: [email protected] The Lawgivers: https://circeinstitute.org/product/the-lawgivers/  Thanks to the Belmont Abbey Honors College today: bac.edu/honors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrea, Matt, and Brandon remember everything they forgot about Numa Pompilius! They discuss how Plutarch gives a true contrast to the Lawgiver Lycurgus which anticipates the comparison he will make to conclude this set of parallel lives.The Lawgivers: https://circeinstitute.org/product/the-lawgivers/ New Intensive! https://circeinstitute.org/product/teaching-like-every-day-is-christmas/Send questions and comments to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Bianco returns to talk Plutarch with Brandon and Andrea. Using the Hicks brothers' translation they begin with the first life in The Lawgivers, Lycurgus of Sparta. They discuss his influences, laws, and lasting legacy which shaped much of how we still view Sparta today.The Lawgivers: https://circeinstitute.org/product/the-lawgivers/Send questions and comments to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overdue Classics 42 On the Human Condition Q&AAndrea, Brandon, and Patty wrap up the discussion of St. Basil's On the Human Condition with questions. They cover ideas they'll be continuing to ponder, how this text shapes how we teach, how the text might be taught, and the translator's choice to compile these particular pieces under the title On the Human Condition.FORMA Symposium: https://circeinstitute.org/events/forma-symposium/Send questions and comments to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon, Andrea, and Patty return to St. Basil The Great's On the Human Condition. This episode deviates a little from the homilies we have discussed so far. The end of the collection is a short letter in response to Bishop Amphilochius, a student of St. Basil, and selections from his Long Rules relevant to the topic of the Human Condition. Many of the previous themes are revisited and fleshed out in their application to the living Christian community.CIRCE Regional Conference: https://circeinstitute.org/events/lift-up-your-hearts-2/Send questions and comments to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon, Andrea, Patty Bianco return to St. Basil The Great's On the Human Condition for the 5th homily, Homily on the Words "Be Attentive to Yourself." The hosts discuss St. Basil simply's teaching on true attentiveness as a safeguard of the soul.CIRCE Regional Conference: https://circeinstitute.org/events/lift-up-your-hearts-2/FORMA Symposium: https://circeinstitute.org/events/forma-symposium/Send questions and comments to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.