The study of classical languages and ancient texts provides a connection to cultures and individuals separated from us through the passage of time. Beyond the reading of these texts for their patent meaning, there is at times a latent meaning, a truth of words and reality which underlies the intent of the original author and can speak to us through our descendent, native tongues.
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Update Announcement (Season 3, Episode 0)
Welcome to this Season 3 update for BetterPears and The BetterPears Podcast. I am Dr. Jason Fugikawa, founder of BetterPears and managing member of FugiCor, LLC, its parent company. This blog post and podcast will include updates on Season 3 of The BetterPears Podcast, a new perk for BetterPears Leaves contributors, the online reading course…
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Pride and Prejudice with Lilly Bermudez-Wilkins – The Confederal Reserve Ep. 8
Episode 8 Classical Work: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Guest: Lilly Bermudez-Wilkins Click “Continue Reading” to view the episode at BetterPears.com
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The Book of Tobit with Damian Lenshek – The Confederal Reserve Ep. 7
Episode 7 Classical Work: The Book of Tobit Guest: Damian Lenshek, Director of Cemeteries for the Diocese of Madison Click “Continue Reading” to view the episode at BetterPears.com
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St. Thomas Aquinas on Law with Dr. Kristin Towle – The Confederal Reserve Ep. 6
BetterPears Milestone: Earlier this week we served our 60,000th download of The BetterPears Podcast. While that does not necessarily translate into 60,000 listens, it does signify that BetterPears is continuing to make its home in this hobbit-hole-of-a-niche that enjoys thinking about reality and the language used to convey and understand the wonderous real. Thank you…
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Obedience (Season 2, Episode 12)
This season finale episode is on obedience and its expression in the human experience. The purpose of the episode, like all those of the podcast, is to suggest deeper meanings for the words we employ to express reality each day. Thus, while the positions offered in each episode are in no way definitive and at…
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