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Combat and Classics logoCombat and Classics is a series of podcasts and online seminars that explores the nature of man in conflict and cooperation through socratic dialogue and the great books. For more info visit combatandclassics.org

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Combat & Classics #9: Joseph Conrad’s “Typhoon”

July 5, 2017 by Brian Wilson Leave a Comment

Lise, Jeff and Brian discuss another work by Joseph Conrad, a rip-roaring, seafaring tale! In his novella Typhoon, Conrad tells the story of Captain McWhirr, his crew, and his ship’s brawling passengers as they sail through a typhoon. The work raises questions about leadership in the face of human conflict and natural disasters. Listen to more Combat and Classics.

Combat and Classics #8: Joseph Conrad’s “The Secret Sharer”

July 5, 2017 by Brian Wilson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Lise, Jeff and Brian discuss Joseph Conrad’s short story “he Secret Sharer,” which features a psychological drama between an young, unnamed captain who is uncertain of his ability to lead his ship and a mysterious man named Leggatt who swims up to the side of the ship, naked and adrift. Listen to more Combat and Classics.

Combat & Classics #7: Shakespeare’s “Coriolanus”

July 5, 2017 by Brian Wilson Leave a Comment

 How do military leaders relate to the civilians they protect? In this episode, Lise, Jeff and Brian discuss that and other questions raised by this Shakespearean tragedy. The story of Coriolanus, a Roman general, starts with an heroic victory for Rome, but ends with exile, defection to the enemy, and ultimately death. Listen to more Combat and Classics.

Combat & Classics #6: Plato’s “Symposium”

July 5, 2017 by Brian Wilson Leave a Comment

Join Lise, Jeff and Brian for another Platonic dialogue! Socrates and Alcibiades reappear at a party attended by several characters who decide to take turns praising Eros, who is often referred to in English as the “god of love.” As the dialogue progresses, we learn there is much more to love, or rather to “eros” than sexual desire, and the Continue Reading …

Combat & Classics #5: Aristophanes’ “Birds”

June 19, 2017 by Brian Wilson Leave a Comment

What can we learn from a farce about banishment? Where do politics, nature and religion collide with the absurd? Listen to more Combat and Classics.

Combat & Classics #4: Plato’s Alcibiades I

June 19, 2017 by Brian Wilson Leave a Comment

Let’s do some more Plato! Alcibiades is one of the most famous figures in military history. An incredibly successful Athenian general who fled to Athens’ enemy Sparta after being charged with with sacrilege. He and Socrates had a very complicated relationship. This particular dialogue raises questions about the nature of justice and who is worthy to lead. Listen to more Continue Reading …

Combat & Classics #3: Interview with Professor Martin L. Cook

June 19, 2017 by Brian Wilson Leave a Comment

Join us for a discussion with Martin L. Cook, Distinguished Visiting Professor at United States Air Force Academy. Prior to that, Professor Cook was Admiral James B. Stockdale Professor of Professional Military Ethics at the College of Operational and Strategic Leadership at the U.S. Naval War College. He is also co-editor of The Journal of Military Ethics. Professor Cook was Continue Reading …

Combat & Classics #2: Plato’s “Republic”

June 19, 2017 by Brian Wilson Leave a Comment

Join Lise, Jeff and Brian for a conversation on Book I of the Republic. BUT FIRST! How to approach the “Great Books”: How do you start from scratch with no background or without a group? We hope you like it! November 11, 2016 Ep. 1: Sophocles’ AjaxListen to more Combat and Classics.

Combat & Classics #1: Sophocles’s “Ajax”

June 12, 2017 by Brian Wilson Leave a Comment

 Join Lise, Jeff and Brian as they discuss Sophocles’s Ajax, the story of a great Greek warrior who takes his own life on the beach of Troy. For more information, check out this article about the Theater of War project, which puts on productions of Ajax and other plays by Sophocles all over the country. The article also includes powerful Continue Reading …

Combat & Classics #0: Introduction

June 3, 2017 by Brian Wilson Leave a Comment

Join Lise, Jeff and Brian for the kickoff podcast explaining a little what we’re about. Spoiler alert: it’s a strange brew of classical literature, military history and culture, and the human experience of war. Listen to more Combat and Classics.

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