The Cause - Rob Pirie

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Please join me in embarking on the Harvard Classics Series by Dr. Charles Elliot. This series dates back to around 1910 and is a collection of literature that I believe needs to be revived and rediscovered. I look forward to reading and discussing all 50 volumes with you as we learn about the great ideas of those who came before us. In this series, we will dive into Greek and Roman history, the American Founders, works from Francis Bacon, John Milton, and many more. We will cover Shakespeare and Chaucer and also some fictional works like Don Quixote which are all included in the Harvard Classics. We will also review other books on this podcast that fit the classical education theme.  This series is being created for those passionate about classical education and as a supplement to homeschool curriculums. I truly hope these classical works of literature bring you as much joy as they do me.   Feel free to reach out with any questions as I would love to hear from you!Rob Pirie

  1. 10 Books That Build Men

    2d ago

    10 Books That Build Men

    Send us Fan Mail There are 10 books that I believe can help build a man. And these 10 books will be a guidepost of sorts along your journey. I often ask myself... What happens when men start reading again? It is a question we should consider answering. Your habits, character, and life may depend on the quality of the books you read. So, we have to choose wisely. Welcome to Coffee Break Tuesday! In this video, we explore how books build men and why reading matters now more than ever. Join me on this epic journey to reclaim your mind and forge a better man! Hope you enjoy the video! If you would like to support this series, please consider purchasing my coffee (linked below) or exploring some of my favorite books listed below.    The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE The 11 Books in the Video In Order...  1. Man’s Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl: https://amzn.to/4vgctCc 2. Discourses - Epictetus: https://amzn.to/4vQq2bc 3. Up from Slavery - Booker T. Washington: https://amzn.to/4fOigKu 4. Autobiography - Benjamin Franklin: https://amzn.to/4vdVaBJ 5. Atomic Habits - James Clear: https://amzn.to/4owgRKx 6. The Richest Man in Babylon - George S. Clason: https://amzn.to/3Sp1BDl 7. The Old Man and the Sea - Ernest Hemingway: https://amzn.to/3SucLGZ 8. The Death of Ivan Ilyich - Leo Tolstoy: https://amzn.to/4edWkHs 9. Endurance - Alfred Lansing: https://amzn.to/4edWkHs 10. The World-Ending Fire - Wendell Berry: https://amzn.to/3SucLGZ Bonus Book: The Picture Of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde: https://amzn.to/4ebKjCf Support the show

    28 min
  2. The Founders’ Warning: Can We Keep the Republic 250 Years Later?

    May 25

    The Founders’ Warning: Can We Keep the Republic 250 Years Later?

    Send us Fan Mail Finally! The last book in the 8-book reading series is complete. This project took much longer than anticipated, but such is life. I truly hope you enjoy Thomas G. West's take on The Political Theory of the American Founding. It is a great book that examines how natural law, moral education, and religion have influenced our Constitution and government. It is a great book, and I would highly recommend reading it, especially if you are homeschooling or want to educate yourself on the subject. Thomas West does a great job of explaining the points so that anyone can understand them. Enjoy! Reading Series Below:  1. A Defense Of Classical Education: https://www.memoriapress.com/curriculum/mp/a-defence-of-classical-education/     @memoriapress 2. Weapons Of Mass Instruction: https://amzn.to/3RojPS1 3. The Republic: https://amzn.to/45kkp9o 4. The Social Contract: https://amzn.to/4cl1Ns9 5. The Abolition Of Man: https://amzn.to/3VD5X92 6. Discourse On Voluntary Servitude: https://amzn.to/3x3AFPv 7. The Road to Serfdom: https://amzn.to/3Xq8hSp 8. The Political Theory Of The American Founding: https://amzn.to/4chLD2x Best Headphones for listening to books. My Headphones (Great Noise Cancelling) - https://amzn.to/4jLzK9M If you want to support this series, please consider purchasing my coffee linked below or checking out some of my favorite books below. MY Website:   Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/ Support the show

    39 min
  3. Sometimes... I Disappear

    May 12

    Sometimes... I Disappear

    Send us Fan Mail Sorry, I disappear from time to time. Sometimes life just gets busy, and other adventures are to be had. The most enjoyable part of life is not knowing what is coming next. If you would like to support my channel, please subscribe. You can explore some of my favorite books listed below.    The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Books Mentioned In Video: Silis Mariner: https://amzn.to/4fboQu0 10 Acres Enough: https://amzn.to/4dDY6Ba Catcher In The Rye: https://amzn.to/3R3eYbW Ritches Man In Babylon: https://amzn.to/4dEUsH6 I'll Take My Stand: https://amzn.to/4diS5s6 My Favorite Audio Narrators On Audible • The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky: https://amzn.to/3Q27qlE • Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: https://amzn.to/4jNTPML • Fahrenheit 451 by Bradbury: https://amzn.to/4gu7O7g • Valiant Ambition by Philbrick: https://amzn.to/40YqZ4S • Audible membership here: https://amzn.to/4aQ0BNJ Support the show

    8 min
  4. What Makes a Book Worth Reading? | Choosing Great Books

    Feb 24

    What Makes a Book Worth Reading? | Choosing Great Books

    Send us Fan Mail There are so many great books to choose from, but time limits us to just a few. Which ones are truly worth picking up, and what makes a book worth reading? To read or not to read? That is the question. Hope you enjoy the video! If you would like to support this series, please consider purchasing my coffee (linked below) or exploring some of my favorite books listed below.    The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Books Mentioned In Video: The Odyssey: https://amzn.to/3JkJom1 Great Expectations: https://amzn.to/4rBqetn Malcolm X: https://amzn.to/4rCVGr8 John Woolman: https://amzn.to/4rzLCPu Thumbnail Image: By "Nicolas André Monsiau"  Title: Ulysses, after Returning to His Palace and Slaying Penelope's Suitors, Orders the Women to Remove the Bodies Support the show

    8 min
  5. 60,000 Strong! ... And I’ll Shave My Beard at 100K Subscribers

    Jan 19

    60,000 Strong! ... And I’ll Shave My Beard at 100K Subscribers

    Send us Fan Mail 60,000 Strong | And I’ll Shave My Beard at 100K Subscribers. Happy New Year, everyone!! Thanks for all the support over the past couple of years! The kind words and encouragement have gotten us this far. So... At 100K subscribers (if we get there), I will shave my beard off for at least one video! Thanks again for all the love, and stay blessed! Legentibus: https://legentibus.com/ Lingua Latina Books: https://amzn.to/4jQprBG The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Support the show

    6 min
  6. This Is What Happens When Men Start Reading Again - Books That Build Men

    Jan 13

    This Is What Happens When Men Start Reading Again - Books That Build Men

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when men start reading again? It is a question we should consider answering. Men are reading less than ever, and it's not just a problem of attention. It's a crisis of thought, discipline, and direction. Welcome to Coffee Break Tuesday! In this video, we explore how books build men and why reading matters now more than ever. Join me on this epic journey to reclaim the mind of man! Hope you enjoy the video! If you would like to support this series, please consider purchasing my coffee (linked below) or exploring some of my favorite books listed below.    The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Books in Video: The Odyssey: https://amzn.to/3JkJom1 Frankenstein: https://amzn.to/41dFBNp Brothers Karamazov: https://amzn.to/3Jl0MqO Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass: https://amzn.to/3LLbQyV Support the show

    12 min
  7. Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Essays Explained — Why Self-Reliance Matters Today

    12/21/2025

    Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Essays Explained — Why Self-Reliance Matters Today

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome everyone! It is great to see you back! In this video, we break down Emerson’s most important essays and explore why his warnings about conformity, distraction, and the loss of inner authority matter more today than ever. From Self-Reliance to the Over-Soul, we will discuss some of Ralph Waldo Emerson's best work. Below are the Emerson essays we are going to cover. The Emerson Essays, which we cover in this video. The American Scholar • An Address • Man The Reformer • Self-Reliance • Compensation • Friendship • Heroism • The Over-Soul • Circles Some Resources Covered In Video: • Ralph Waldo Emerson's Work: https://amzn.to/4qg7G0t • Harvard Classics Complete Kindle Set - https://amzn.to/3OStaAm The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Best Headphones for listening to books. • My Headphones (Great Noise Cancelling) - https://amzn.to/4jLzK9M My Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirie Support the show

    28 min
  8. WHEN BOOKS BREAK YOU | The Dark Side of Reading

    11/25/2025

    WHEN BOOKS BREAK YOU | The Dark Side of Reading

    Send us Fan Mail Has a book ever reshaped how you view the world? Sometimes books can hold the power to do just that. Deep reading can lead you down an Odyssey that you might not be ready for. But you will grow in the process, just like Odysseus. I hope you enjoy this episode! The Best Writing Journals: • https://amzn.to/4hrj5XE Books in Video: • The Odyssey: https://amzn.to/3JkJom1 • Areopagitica - John Milton: https://amzn.to/4ipkpeK • Francis Bacon Essays: https://amzn.to/3K5uPU9 • Notes From Underground - Dostoyevsky: https://amzn.to/4afKQRT • John Milton - Complete Works - https://amzn.to/3TsFiuM • Cave and the Light - Herman: https://amzn.to/49zEAnT • The Story Of Civilization - Durant: https://amzn.to/48ih8e0 • Emmerson's Essays - https://amzn.to/49LdFFy My Favorite Audio Narrators On Audible • The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky: https://amzn.to/3Q27qlE • Great Expectations by Charles Dickens: https://amzn.to/4jNTPML • Fahrenheit 451 by Bradbury: https://amzn.to/4gu7O7g • Valiant Ambition by Philbrick: https://amzn.to/40YqZ4S • Audible membership here: https://amzn.to/4aQ0BNJ Best Headphones for listening to books. • My Headphones (Great Noise Cancelling) - https://amzn.to/4jLzK9M Substack: https://substack.com/@robpirie Support the show

    11 min
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Please join me in embarking on the Harvard Classics Series by Dr. Charles Elliot. This series dates back to around 1910 and is a collection of literature that I believe needs to be revived and rediscovered. I look forward to reading and discussing all 50 volumes with you as we learn about the great ideas of those who came before us. In this series, we will dive into Greek and Roman history, the American Founders, works from Francis Bacon, John Milton, and many more. We will cover Shakespeare and Chaucer and also some fictional works like Don Quixote which are all included in the Harvard Classics. We will also review other books on this podcast that fit the classical education theme.  This series is being created for those passionate about classical education and as a supplement to homeschool curriculums. I truly hope these classical works of literature bring you as much joy as they do me.   Feel free to reach out with any questions as I would love to hear from you!Rob Pirie

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  • Creator
    Robert Pirie
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
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    © 2026 The Cause - Rob Pirie
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