Overdue Classics

CiRCE Institute
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Overdue Classics is a reading podcast dedicated to reading Classic texts, aka Great Books. CiRCE wants to invite you into the literature that has stood the test of time and remove the idea that these works are too hard or require some specialized knowledge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 01/18/2024

    Herodotus Book II Q&A

    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.

    40 min

  2. 12/28/2023

    Herodotus: Book II, Part 3

    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: podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  3. 12/21/2023

    Herodotus: Book II, Part 2

    Patty, Alec, and Brandon return the second half of Book II of Herodotus' Histories.    Email us: podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  4. 12/14/2023

    Herodotus: Book II, Part 1

    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: podcasts@circeinstitute.org   Thanks to the Belmont Abbey Honors College today: bac.edu/honors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min

  5. 11/17/2023

    Plutarch | The Lawgivers: Comparison Q&A

    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: podcasts@circeinstitute.org   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.

    1 hr

  6. 11/09/2023

    Plutarch | The Lawgivers: Numa

    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 podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  7. 11/02/2023

    Plutarch | The Lawgivers: Lycurgus

    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 podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m

  8. 10/19/2023

    On the Human Condition, Q&A

    Overdue Classics 42 On the Human Condition Q&A Andrea, 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 podcasts@circeinstitute.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
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Overdue Classics is a reading podcast dedicated to reading Classic texts, aka Great Books. CiRCE wants to invite you into the literature that has stood the test of time and remove the idea that these works are too hard or require some specialized knowledge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    CiRCE Institute
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © CiRCE Institute
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    Overdue Classics