6 episodes
Heroic Wisdom Podcast John Austin Foster
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- Society & Culture
The Heroic Wisdom podcast is dedicated to telling the stories of warrior philosophers and distilling their wisdom for a 21st century audience. Hear stories and philosophies that have changed the world.
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The Nature of Fortune-Part 2 of The Consolation of Philosophy- Great Ideas
Learn about the nature of fortune and of reality itself, as we continue in this teaching series on The Consolation of Philosophy.
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The Consolation of Philosophy- Part 1-Great Ideas
Join me as we dive into part 1 of The Consolation of Philosophy. Boethius is lamenting his fate when Lady Philosophy enters his cell and reminds him of who he really is while diagnosing the condition of his mind.
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Intro to The Consolation of Philosophy- Great Ideas
Learn about Boethius' final opus, The Consolation of Philosophy. This introduction teaches the inspiration, history, and importance of this great work.
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Boethius- Hall of Heroes
Learn about the tragedy of Boethius, a philosopher, scholar, and advisor to King Theodoric the Great, who was condemned to death for treason and then went on to write one of the last great philosophical works of antiquity, from his prison cell.
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The Importance of Arete
Learn the goal of philosophers throughout history, and what it truly takes to live with arete or excellence.
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