Episode 25 - Canto XXII, seeing the Earth in a new Perspective
In the 22nd Canto of Paradise, Dante the Pilgrim discovers what the thunderous cry ("the sound of which no one on earth has heard") from the previous Canto meant. He also has a symbolic vision of hi...
28 Jan 20197min
Episode 24 - Canto XVII, Paradise. Dante's thoughts on his Comedy.
In the 17th Canto of Paradise, in the fifth sphere of Mars, Dante meets one of his ancestors who tells him about his future of exile and writing the big work of the Comedy. Dante is first filled with ...
25 Jan 20199min
Episode 22 - Aristotle Complete Works
A brief introduction to the complete works of Aristotle, the language style, and where to start or approach this foundational set of books - in Greek Philosophy. Recommended editions for the texts: ...
24 Jan 20194min
Episode 23 - Inspiration, as Flames or Growing Trees
In this episode we talk about the contrasts between two different quotes on the same timeless theme, small beginnings and great endeavors. The first is a Greek quote from Episode 12; "From a small s...
24 Jan 20196min
Episode 21 - Overview Dante, and the early spark of Rebirth
A brief look at the introduction and overview of Dante in the brilliant version from Penguin Classics by Mark Musa. Also with commentary and reflection as to why this work is important and relevant to...
23 Jan 20197min
Episode 20 - Travels in The Ancient World
A first introduction to traveling in Italy and experiencing physically some of the environment of the Ancient World, mainly with Rome and the rebirth in Florence - and also the little village Vinci wh...
22 Jan 20196min
Episode 19 - Dante, Aristotle on the Process of Learning, Growth
In the episode we look at and compare two different quotes that address the nature of learning, and the process of growth. One is from Dante : "The path to paradise begins in hell." The other, more...
21 Jan 20194min
Episode 18 - Aristotle, History and growing Podcast
Reflections on the long history of the Ancient World, and the immediacy of the wisdom in Greek philosophy from 2.500 years ago. Today's quotes are: "The energy of the mind is the essence of life." "We...
19 Jan 20197min
