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Brian and guests discuss the 19th century classic, Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert.
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Combat & Classics Ep. 35: In memorian: Lise van Boxel
Our dear friend, co-founder, co-host and great-souled human, Lise van Boxel, has passed away. We present our humble tribute.
Combat & Classics #33: Nietzsche’s “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” Part I
Lise, Jeff, and Brian discuss Nietzsche’s first two sections of Nietzsche’s Thus Spoke Zarathustra, which conclude with the famous line “God is dead.”
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Combat & Classics #32: Veterans Education Project
Brian interviews Daniel Elkins, founder and director of the Veterans Education Project, which works to address issues faced by veterans in higher education.
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Combat & Classics #31: Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar”
We’re joined by actor Matt Eitzen for a discussion of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar.
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Combat & Classics #30: Shakespeare’s “King Lear”
Brian is joined by guest George Eckerle, St. John’s College grad and co-founder (with Brian) of the Plato Project, a series of online seminars for discussion of Plato’s complete works. In this episode they discuss one of William Shakespeare’s most well-known tragedies, King Lear.
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Combat & Classics #29: Emerson’s Divinity School Address
How does speech move the human soul? How can a leader use speech inspire others to action? Lise, Jeff, and Brian tackle those questions in their discussion of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s address to the graduating class of Harvard’s divinity school in 1838.
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Combat & Classics #28: Aristotle’s “Politics” Bk. I, Part 4
Jeff, Lise, and Brian continue a “close-read” series on Aristotle’s Politics. They continue to tackle Aristotle’s discussion of slavery, which raises questions about nature, law, and virtue.
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Combat & Classics #27: Interview with Jennifer Wright
Brian sits down with with Jennifer to talk about her informed and fun take on history, as well as her career path from St. John’s College to professional writer.
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