S04 E20 - Will Durant's "On Science": Miracles, Doubts, and the Quest for Wisdom

S04 E20 - Will Durant's "On Science": Miracles, Doubts, and the Quest for Wisdom

In this compelling CSS Breakdown: Book by Book episode, Season 04, Episode 20, we dive into the pivotal chapter titled 'On Science' from Will Durant's 'Fallen Leaves'. Join us as we explore Durant's nuanced view of scientific progress: from his humble acknowledgment of science's miraculous achievements—such as global communication and space exploration—to his candid skepticism regarding astronomers' calculations of stellar distances, geologists' dating of Earth, and physicists' changing models of the atom. This episode unpacks Durant's fascinating comparison of scientists to a 'new priesthood' whose pronouncements are beyond common understanding, yet are vital and necessary to statesmen. We also delve into his deep concern over science's capacity for destruction—mourning scientific genius dedicated to 'massacre' rather than peace, and warning that its latest victories have given 'frail minds the power to destroy Western civilization'. Listeners will discover Durant's specific critiques of fields like psychoanalysis, particularly Freud's dream theories and the Oedipus complex, and his visionary dreams for a better future, including electric automobiles and a focus on preventive healthcare and natural cures. Ultimately, this discussion highlights Durant's urgent call for harnessing knowledge with wisdom and conscience, applying power to humane purposes, and striving for a federated peace in a 'shattered, murderous, suicidal world', as humanity stands at a crossroads between incredible advancement and potential ruin.

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S08 E05: Dominion Without End – Deconstructing Empire with Williams, Hadfield, and Rofe

S08 E05: Dominion Without End – Deconstructing Empire with Williams, Hadfield, and Rofe

In this Season 08, Episode 05 of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, we delve into Chapter 5, 'Empire,' from International History and International Relations by Andrew J. Williams, Amelia Hadfield, and J. S...

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S08 E04 - Sovereignty Unveiled: Power, Law, and the State in Williams, Hadfield, and Rofe's 'International History and International Relations'

S08 E04 - Sovereignty Unveiled: Power, Law, and the State in Williams, Hadfield, and Rofe's 'International History and International Relations'

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 08, Episode 04, we explore Chapter 4 of 'International History and International Relations', focusing on the complex concept of sovereignty. This...

22 Heinä 202522min

S08 E03 - The Ultimate Profession? Navigating the Intertwined Worlds of War and Peace (Andrew J. Williams, Amelia Hadfield, J. Simon Rofe)

S08 E03 - The Ultimate Profession? Navigating the Intertwined Worlds of War and Peace (Andrew J. Williams, Amelia Hadfield, J. Simon Rofe)

In Season 08, Episode 03 of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, we dive into Chapter 3 of International History and International Relations, exploring the complex and often blurred relationship between war a...

22 Heinä 202522min

S08 E02 International History and International Relations – War: An Enduring Paradox

S08 E02 International History and International Relations – War: An Enduring Paradox

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 08, Episode 02, we explore Chapter 2, "War," from "International History and International Relations" by Andrew J. Williams, Amelia Hadfield, and...

22 Heinä 202520min

S08 E01: International History and International Relations – Bridging IR's Historical Divide

S08 E01: International History and International Relations – Bridging IR's Historical Divide

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 08, Episode 01, we dive into Chapter 1 of Andrew J. Williams, Amelia Hadfield, and J. Simon Rofe's essential textbook, International History and ...

22 Heinä 202518min

S07 E18 - Atkinson & Hilgard's "Getting Inside Their Heads": The Psychology of Social Cognition

S07 E18 - Atkinson & Hilgard's "Getting Inside Their Heads": The Psychology of Social Cognition

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, we crack open Chapter 18 of Atkinson & Hilgard's "Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition," Season 07, Episode 18, to explore the fascinating realm of s...

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S07 E17: Unmasking Human Behavior – The Power of Social Influence in Atkinson & Hilgard's Psychology

S07 E17: Unmasking Human Behavior – The Power of Social Influence in Atkinson & Hilgard's Psychology

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 17, we dive deep into Chapter 17 of Atkinson & Hilgard's "Introduction to Psychology 15th Edition," titled 'Social Influence.' This c...

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 S07 E16 From Asylums to Antidepressants: Treatment of Mental Health Problems by Atkinson & Hilgard

S07 E16 From Asylums to Antidepressants: Treatment of Mental Health Problems by Atkinson & Hilgard

In this episode of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book, Season 07, Episode 16, we explore Chapter 16 of "Introduction To Psychology 15th Edition" by Atkinson & Hilgard, focusing on the comprehensive landscape...

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