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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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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Altum (Season 2, Episode 11)
This episode is on the Latin word, “altum” and its two disparate meanings. The purpose of the episode, like all those of the podcast, is to suggest a deeper etymology and etiology for the words we employ to express reality each day. Thus, while the positions offered in each episode are in no way definitive…
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The Epic of Gilgamesh with Michael Kelleher – The Confederal Reserve Ep. 5
Episode 5 Classical Work: The Epic of GilgameshGuest: Michael Kelleher, author and educator Links: Marcy and Michael Kelleher’s books and dolls can be found at: https://www.marzipantz.com/ You can find Michael’s stories and essays on Medium at:https://medium.com/@kelleher.ms The Confederal Reserve presented by BetterPears is hosted by Dr. Jason Fugikawa who invites each episode’s guest to discuss
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Perdition (Season 2, Episode 10)
This episode is on perdition (and by extension forgiveness). The purpose of the episode, like all those of the podcast, is to suggest a deeper etymology and etiology for the words we employ to express reality each day. Thus, while the positions offered in each episode are in no way definitive, it is my hope…
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