The Great Conversation

The Great Conversation
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The Great Conversation is made up of the Great Books of the Western World. A collection of books assembled by Mortimer J Adler and Robert Hutchins that embodies the past 25 centuries of written work making up the ideals and discoveries of our western culture.

  1. TGC Ep. 39 | Who were the first Ancient People and where is the Origin of the Nile? | Herodotus // Book 2 | ¶ 1 - 62

    02/19/2023

    TGC Ep. 39 | Who were the first Ancient People and where is the Origin of the Nile? | Herodotus // Book 2 | ¶ 1 - 62

    In this episode, the origin of the most ancient people in the cradle of civilization as well as the origin of the Nile river in Herodotus Book 2.   Biography: The Great Books of the Western World Britannica 3rd Printing 1992   The History of Herodotus Translated by George Rawlinson.  This episode covers Book 2 Paragraphs 1 - 62

    14 min
  2. TGC Ep. 38 | The Fall Cyrus the Great | Herodotus // Book 1 | ¶ 123 - 216

    02/12/2023

    TGC Ep. 38 | The Fall Cyrus the Great | Herodotus // Book 1 | ¶ 123 - 216

    In this episode, we discuss the fall of Cyrus the Great after his monumental conquest of Asia. Biography: The Great Books of the Western World Britannica 3rd Printing 1992  The History of Herodotus Translated by George Rawlinson  This episode covers Book 1 Paragraphs 123 - 216

    21 min
  3. TGC Ep. 37 | The Birth of Cyrus the Great | Herodotus // Book 1 | ¶ 92 - 122

    02/05/2023

    TGC Ep. 37 | The Birth of Cyrus the Great | Herodotus // Book 1 | ¶ 92 - 122

    In this episode, we discuss the birth of Cyrus the Great and the plot to kill him. His grandfather Astyages had a dream that his daughter would produce offspring that would take over his kingdom. He then tries to have his grandson killed but his plot is spoiled by a herdsman.  Biography: The Great Books of the Western World Britannica 3rd Printing 1992 The History of Herodotus Translated by George Rawlinson This episode covers Book 1 Paragraphs 92 - 122

    11 min
  4. TGC Ep. 36 | The Wisdom of a Fallen King | Herodotus // Book 1 Part 3

    01/29/2023

    TGC Ep. 36 | The Wisdom of a Fallen King | Herodotus // Book 1 Part 3

    In this episode, Cresus's kingdom has fallen to Cyrus, but Cresus shows incredible humility and wisdom by sharing with Cresus how to maintain the land he has just conquered.

    25 min

  5. 01/22/2023

    TGC Ep. 35 | Herodotus // Book 1 Part 2

    In this episode, Herodotus throws us into many conversations about life, history, culture, and finances.

    22 min
  6. TGC Ep. 34 | Herodotus // So Much More Than History

    01/15/2023

    TGC Ep. 34 | Herodotus // So Much More Than History

    In this episode, Herodotus throws us into many conversations about life, history, culture, and finances.

    52 min

  7. 01/12/2023

    TGC Ep. 33 | Love Languages According to Men and Women 💘

    The love languages of men and women are completely different even when discussing the same love language.

    12 min
  8. TGC Ep. 32 | Tragedy is more than entertainment

    01/08/2023

    TGC Ep. 32 | Tragedy is more than entertainment

    The Great Books took us through the works of tragedy where we find many others punching the bounds of poetry and theater. Many of these authors faced steep scrutiny of their work and some did not see success for over a decade.

    33 min
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The Great Conversation is made up of the Great Books of the Western World. A collection of books assembled by Mortimer J Adler and Robert Hutchins that embodies the past 25 centuries of written work making up the ideals and discoveries of our western culture.

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  • Creator
    The Great Conversation
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    39
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