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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Frui Uti (Season 3, Episode 12)
Season 3, Episode 12: Frui Uti This episode is on human relations and the complicated, complementary aspects of use and enjoyment. It is yet again another episode that should not be enjoyed along with the operation of heavy equipment or sharp objects, and, as we shall discover by the end, properly not enjoyed at all.…
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Liber Liberalis (Season 3, Episode 11)
Season 3, Episode 11: Liber Liberalis This episode is on books, liberty, and bovine movement. As mentioned previously, please do not operate heavy machinery while listening to this episode. Find a comfortable chair and a pleasant beverage to enjoy for the next 15 minutes. If you enjoy this production, I also ask that you like…
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Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, Bks. 8–9 with Jason Fugikawa – The Confederal Reserve Ep. 17
Episode 17 Classical Work: Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, 8–9 Guest: Matthew Caes Click “Continue Reading” to view the episode at BetterPears.com
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“A Good Man Is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor with Mark Gillis – The Confederal Reserve Ep. 16
Episode 16 Classical Work: “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor Guest: Mark Gillis Click “Continue Reading” to view the episode at BetterPears.com
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Critical Thinking (Season 3, Episode 10)
Season 3, Episode 10: Critical Thinking This episode on critical thinking might have you thinking critically or simply thinking. In either case, please do not operate heavy machinery while listening to this episode. Find a comfortable chair and a pleasant beverage to enjoy for the next 10 minutes. If you enjoy this production, I also…
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