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Euripides' Hippolytus

Unravel the complex web of fate, passion, and divine vengeance in our in-depth exploration of Euripides' searing tragedy, Hippolytus. Journey to ancient Athens as we analyze this masterpiece of psychological drama, where the wrath of Aphrodite ignites a forbidden love, leading to a devastating clash between rigid piety and uncontrollable desire. We'll unpack the play's haunting themes of justice, reputation, and the crushing power of the gods, revealing Euripides' revolutionary insights into the human heart. Essential listening for students of Greek tragedy, enthusiasts of mythology, or anyone seeking to understand the timeless struggles within the human psyche. Works Cited * Afroz, Shirin. "The role and function of the chorus in Electra and Hippolytus." Scribd. * Bain, David. "The Loeb Euripides II - D. Kovacs (ed. & tr.): Euripides: Children of Heracles, Hippolytus, Andromache, Hecuba." Review of Euripides: Children of Heracles, Hippolytus, Andromache, Hecuba, by D. Kovacs. The Classical Review, vol. 47, no. 1, Apr. 1997, pp. 18-20. * Blackstock, Joel. "Hippolytus: A Depth Psychological Perspective." Taproot Therapy Collective Blog. * Cockburn, G. T. "John Ferguson: Euripides, Hippolytus (Edited with Introduction, Commentary and Vocabulary)." Review of Euripides, Hippolytus, by John Ferguson. The Classical Review, vol. 38, no. 2, Oct. 1988, p. 398. * Damen, ©. "I. Euripides and the Background to Hippolytus." Ancient Literature and Language, Utah State University, 2004. * "The Eleusinian Mysteries." Panacas. * Euripides. HIPPOLYTOS. Edited with Introduction and Commentary by W. S. Barrett. Edited by W. S. Barrett, Clarendon Press, 1964. * Euripides. Hippolytus. Translated by Ian Johnston, johnstoniatexts, 2016. * Falini, Eleonora. "The Nurse of Phaedra. A Study on Subordinate Characters in Tragic Plots." * Gibert, John. "Euripides, Children of Heracles, Hippolytus, Andromache, Hecuba." Review of Euripides, Children of Heracles; Hippolytus; Andromache; Hecuba, by David Kovacs. Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 1996.12.02, 1996. * Himmelhoch, Leah. "Nothing Is As It Seems: The Tragedy of the Implicit in Euripides' Hippolytus." Review of Nothing is as it seems: the tragedy of the implicit in Euripides' Hippolytus, by Hanna Roisman. Bryn Mawr Classical Review, 1999.09.16, 1999. * Hollis, Adrian. "William Spencer Barrett 1914–2001." Proceedings of the British Academy, vol. 124, The British Academy, 2004, pp. 25-36. * Horsley, G.H.R. "One hundred years of the Loeb Classical Library." Semantic Scholar, 2011. * "Hippolytus (play)." Wikipedia. * "Hippolytus had only himself to blame for his fate." Reddit. * "Hippolytus of Athens." Wikipedia. * Ionescu, Carla. "THE ENDURING GODDESS: Artemis and Mary, Mother of Jesus." Dissertation, York U. * Kerényi, Carl. Dionysos: Archetypal Image of Indestructible Life. Translated by Ralph Manheim, Princeton UP, 2020. * "Károly Kerényi." Wikipedia. * "LitCharts. "Aphrodite Character Analysis in Hippolytus." LitCharts. * Lucas, D. W. "Albin Lesky: Greek Tragedy. Translated by H. A. Frankfort with Foreword by E. G. Turner." Review of Greek Tragedy, by Albin Lesky. The Classical Review, vol. 16, no. 3, Dec. 1966, p. 416. * Mueller, Melissa. "Hippolytus." Brill's Companion to Euripides, vol. 6, Brill, 2020, pp. 121-38. * Østermark-Johansen, Lene. "Pater's 'Hippolytus Veiled': A Study from Euripides?" Pater the Classicist: Classical Scholarship, Reception, and Aestheticism, edited by Charles Martindale et al., Oxford UP, 2017, pp. 183-200. * "UKEssays.com. "Euripides Hippolytus Essay." UKEssays.com, Business Bliss Consultants FZE, 20 Dec. 2017. * "12 Wiles Why did Greek actors wear Masks.pdf." n.d. PDF file. * "What Ancient Greece can teach us about toxic masculinity today." Jesus College, 7 Sept. 2018. Blog Post.

Aristophanes' Clouds

Step into the zany world of ancient Athens with a deep dive into Aristophanes' uproarious comedy, Clouds. Join us as we dissect this foundational work of satire, exploring its hilarious jabs at Socrates, the "new education," and the generational divides of 5th-century BCE Athens. Discover the genius of Old Comedy, unpack the play's enduring themes of intellectual hubris and societal change, and understand why its sharp wit and timeless commentary on "making the worse appear the better reason" still resonate with surprising relevance today. Perfect for students of Greek drama, lovers of satire, or anyone curious about the comedic origins of Western thought. Works Cited: * "Ancient Greek Comedy." Writing Across Contexts - College of Charleston Blogs, Accessed 8 July 2024, https://blogs.cofc.edu/writingacrosscontexts/ancient-greek-comedy/. * "Apology (Plato)." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 May 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Apology_(Plato)&oldid=1297145156. * Aristophanes. Clouds. Edited with introduction and commentary by K.J. Dover, Clarendon Press, 1968. * Aristophanes. Clouds. Translated by Jeffrey Henderson, Focus Classical Library, 1992. * Aristophanes. Clouds: A Dual Language Edition. Translated by Ian Johnston, Faenum Publishing, 2017. * Aristophanes. Clouds. Edited and translated by Alan H. Sommerstein, Aris & Phillips Ltd, 1982. * Bowie, Ewen. "Aristophanes’ Clouds: An Agonistic Note." Essays on Ancient Greek Literature and Culture, Cambridge University Press, 2023, pp. 95-104. Cambridge Core, https://doi.org/10.1017/9781107415430.008. * Bowles, David. "Wrongfully Accused: The Political Motivations behind Socrates’ Execution." Hirundo, vol. 2, 2007, pp. 27-30. McGill University, https://www.mcgill.ca/lacs/files/lacs/hirundo_2007_bowles.pdf. * "Crito." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 17 May 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Crito&oldid=1289991017. * Duke, George. "The Sophists (Ancient Greek)." Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Accessed 8 July 2024, https://iep.utm.edu/sophists/. * Gillooly, Eileen. "Aaron Matz. Satire in an Age of Realism . Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2010. ISBN: 978-0-521-19738-0. Price: US$85.00/£50.00." Romanticism and Victorianism on the Net, no. 59-60, Apr.-Oct. 2011, https://doi.org/10.7202/1013288ar. * Konstan, David. Greek Comedy and Ideology. Oxford University Press, 1995. * Munn, Mark. "The Sophists between Aristocracy and Democracy." Edited by Joshua Billings and Christopher Moore, The Cambridge Companion to the Sophists, Cambridge University Press, 2023, pp. 69-97. Cambridge Core, https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108859639.003. * Nails, Debra. "Socrates." Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Fall 2009 ed., Stanford University, 16 Sep. 2005. * Regier, James. "The March of the Muses: The Development of Higher Education in Athens from Pericles to the Paripatos." * Ruffell, I. A. "Conservative and Radical: Aristophanic Comedy and Populist Debate in Democratic Athens." Aristophanes and Politics, Brill, 2023, pp. 60-89. Brill. * Saxonhouse, Arlene W. "The Socratic Narrative: A Democratic Reading of Plato's Dialogues." Ancient Philosophy, vol. 37, no. 3, 2017, pp. 729-748. University of Michigan. * Simon, Alissa. "Socrates: A Sophist?" HMU - Harrison Middleton University Blog, 26 Oct. 2018, https://www.hmu.edu/socrates-a-sophist/. * "The Clouds." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 May 2024. * "Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War." Reddit, r/ClassicalEducation. * "Trial of Socrates." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 May 2024. * Vaughn, Vanessa E. "Analysis: Pericles' Funeral Oration." EBSCO Research Starters, 2021. * Zuckerberg, Donna. "The Clothes Make the Man: Aristophanes and the Ragged Hero in Euripides’ Helen." Classical Philology, vol. 111, no. 3, July 2016, pp. 21-34. The University of Chicago Press: Journals, https://doi.org/10.1086/687244.

Hendrik Willem Van Loon's The Story of Mankind

Embark on an epic adventure through time with a captivating audio overview of Hendrik Willem Van Loon's groundbreaking book, The Story of Mankind. Discover why this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic redefined popular history, weaving a vibrant, narrative tapestry of human civilization from prehistoric times to the modern age. We'll explore Van Loon's unique storytelling approach, his insightful (and sometimes provocative) interpretations of major historical figures and movements, and how his engaging style made history accessible to generations. Uncover the enduring charm and significance of a book that inspired countless readers to see the grand sweep of our collective past. Ideal for history enthusiasts, aspiring scholars, or anyone who loves a good story about humanity's incredible journey. Works Cited * "3 tips for writing narrative non-fiction books for kids." By Allison Tait, Allison Tait Author, 28 Sep. 2023. * "5 Classy Elements of “The Story of Mankind” (1921)." By Matt Weimann, The Captain of Class. * "57 Historical Fiction Picture Books: The Tensions Between Genre and Format." By Rachel L. Wadham, Andrew P. Garrett, & Emily N. Garrett, Journal of Culture and Values in Education, vol. 2, no. 2, 2019, pp. 57-72. * A Brief Guide to Writing the History Paper. Harvard College Writing Center, Harvard College Writing Program Faculty of Arts and Sciences. * A Child’s History of the World. By V. M. Hillyer. * "A Century of Distinguished Books for Young Readers - the John Newbery Medal Challenge." By Sara Beth West, 31 Mar. 2021. * Ansco Company. Advertisement. The Mentor, June 1923, p. 44. * "Book Review: The Story of Mankind." By Cheryl Mahoney, Tales of the Marvelous, 4 Mar. 2018. * Duffy, Cathy. "The Story of Mankind." Cathy Duffy Reviews, 1 Mar. 2016. * Dearstyne, Bruce W. "Lessons from the History Textbook Wars of the 1920s." History News Network, 20 Feb. 2022. * Domanska, Ewa. "Universal History and Postmodernism." Culturahistorica.org. * Doubleday, Page & Co. Advertisement. The Mentor, June 1923, pp. 46, 53, 56. * Dunn, Ross Edmunds. "World History Education around the World." * "From Didacticism to Entertainment: The Evolution of Children's Literature." COVE. * Funk & Wagnalls Company. Advertisement. The Mentor, June 1923, p. 48. * G.L. Miller Bond & Mortgage Company. Advertisement. The Mentor, June 1923, p. 57. * Goodreads. "The Story of Mankind (1921), By Hendrik Willem van Loon (illustrated): World history." Goodreads. * "Hendrik Willem van Loon Collection." Roosevelt Institute for American Studies. * "Hendrik Willem van Loon: An Imaginative Look at History." By Kristin Wood, Books Tell You Why, 12 Jan. 2014. * "History of Children's Literature." Steps to Success: Crossing the Bridge Between Literacy Research and Practice. * "History Students Create Children’s Books." By Aaron Brock, MiddleWeb, 21 June 2015. * Kidd, Kenneth B. "LIT 4930: The Newbery Medal Books." Course Syllabus, Fall 2003. * Lyon & Healy. Advertisement. The Mentor, June 1923, p. 59. * Minen, Cornelis A. van. Van Loon: Popular Historian, Journalist, and FDR Confidant. Palgrave Macmillan, 2005. * The Mentor Association. Advertisement. The Mentor, June 1923, p. 14. * The Ohio State University Libraries. "Hendrik Willem van Loon: Illustrations from The Story of Mankind." University Libraries' Archived Web Exhibits, 2005. * The Ohio State University Libraries. "The Ohio State University." Archive-It, Feb. 2016. * "The Role of Storytelling in Teaching History: Engaging Narratives for Kids." DKM Homeschool Resource. * Simmons. Advertisement. The Mentor, June 1923, p. 47. * "The Story of Mankind (1922)." By Barton, Barton Ranks 'Em. * UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD. Advertisement. The Mentor, June 1923, p. 45. * Van Loon, Hendrik Willem. "Witches and Witch-Finders: The Story of a Monster Superstition." The Mentor, vol. 11, no. 5, June 1923, pp. 405-412. * Witkoski, Michael. "The Story of Mankind by Hendrik Willem Van Loon." EBSCO Research Starters, 2022.

Søren Kierkegaard's Either/Or: Aesthetics, Ethics, and the Search for Meaning

Uncover the life and thought of Søren Kierkegaard, a pivotal figure often called the "father of existentialism". This episode delves into Kierkegaard's unique "Indirect Communication", where he used pseudonyms like Victor Eremita for works such as Either/Or (1843), exploring the tension between aesthetic and ethical modes of life. We'll trace his journey from his early prolific output, including Fear and Trembling (1843) and The Concept of Anxiety (1844), to his later, signed religious works and his "Attack upon Official Christianity" (1854-1855), particularly against Bishop Martensen. Discover his profound insights into subjectivity, faith, and despair, concepts that underpin his challenge to societal conformity and his pursuit of the "single individual". Learn how Kierkegaard became a laughingstock during "The Corsair Affair" (beginning December 1845) yet continued to write, shaping existentialist thought and influencing figures like Sartre and Heidegger. Works Cited * Carreira, Jeff. "Romanticism and Existential Philosophy." Philosophy is Not a Luxury, 12 Aug. 2010. * Cross, Andrew. "Neither either nor or." The Cambridge Companion to Kierkegaard, edited by Alastair Hannay and Gordon Daniel Marino, Cambridge UP, 1997, pp. 125-53. * Davenport, John. "The Meaning of Kierkegaard's Choice Between the Aesthetic and the Ethical." Southwest Philosophy Review, vol. 13, 1997, pp. 69-91. * Evans, C. Stephen. "Kierkegaard on Human Spirituality." The Table, Biola University Center for Christian Thought, 10 May 2014. * Goodman, Daniel. "Kierkegaard's Attack on Cultural Christianity." Plough Quarterly. * Goodman, Daniel. "Beyond Romanticism: Kierkegaard, Irony, and the Modern Self." Ad Fontes Journal, 10 July 2024. * Gosetti-Ferencei, Jennifer Anna. On Being and Becoming: An Existentialist Approach to Life. Oxford UP, 2021. * Kierkegaard, Søren. Either/Or. Translated by Howard V. Hong and Edna H. Hong, Princeton UP, 1987-88. * Kierkegaard, Søren. Fear and Trembling and The Sickness Unto Death. Translated by Walter Lowrie, Princeton UP, 1941. * Kierkegaard, Søren. Søren Kierkegaard's Journals and Papers. Edited by Howard V. Hong and Edna H. Hong, Indiana UP, 1967-78. * Krishek, Sharon. "Kierkegaard's Existential Lover." IAI News, 12 Feb. 2018. * Lowrie, Walter. A Short Life of Kierkegaard. Princeton UP, 1942. * Perkins, Robert L., editor. International Kierkegaard Commentary. Mercer UP. * "Soren Kierkegaard — The Father of Existentialism." The Living Philosophy. * Storm, D. Anthony. "Journals and Papers." D. Anthony Storm's Commentary on Kierkegaard. * Stewart, Jon, editor. Kierkegaard and Existentialism. Ashgate Publishing, 2011. * Reddit. * "Søren Kierkegaard." Wikipedia. * "Either/Or (Kierkegaard book)." Wikipedia.

Arthur Schopenhauer's The World as Will and Representation: Life as Suffering

Delve into the mind of Arthur Schopenhauer, the "philosopher of pessimism". This episode explores his influential thought, which challenged the value of existence and greatly impacted figures like Nietzsche and Wittgenstein. Discover his uniquely clear and elegant prose, a stark contrast to his German idealist contemporaries like Fichte and Hegel, whom he often accused of deliberate obfuscation. Learn about his foundational work, On the Fourfold Root of the Principle of Sufficient Reason, which simplified Kant's cognitive framework, and his magnum opus, The World as Will and Representation, which he meticulously refined throughout his life. We'll also examine his profound engagement with Eastern thought, particularly Buddhism and Hinduism, which he considered the most truthful religions for acknowledging suffering and the vanity of earthly existence. Despite his philosophical outlook, Schopenhauer also explored practical wisdom, offering a "eudaimonology" on living a good life. Works Cited App, Urs. "Schopenhauer's Initial Encounter with Indian Thought."Baptista, Trino. "Psychotherapists: Should we meet Arthur Schopenhauer?" Redalyc.Collinson, Diané. "Book Reviews." Rev. of The Philosophy of Schopenhauer, by Bryan Magee. The Philosophical Quarterly, vol. 34, no. 137, Oct. 1984, p. 510. Oxford Academic. Oxford University Press.Cross, Stephen. Schopenhauer's Encounter with Indian Thought (Representation and Will and Their Indian Parallels). Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 2014.Dhoot, Randeep. "Hegelian Idealism: An Overview." International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations, vol. 6, no. 4, Oct.-Dec. 2018, pp. 596-99. Research Publish Journals.Foa Dienstag, Joshua. "Schopenhauer and Hegel's feud was metaphysical: a pessimist who recognised the unchangeable essence of the world and an optimist who saw human history as perpetual growth could never get along." Reddit, 2023.Hutton, Kenneth. "Ethics in Schopenhauer and Buddhism." PhD thesis, University of Glasgow, 30 Sep. 2008. Enlighten Theses.Inductivo, Ivan Brian L. "Schopenhauer's Ethics: A Metaphysics in Action." Scientia - The International Journal on the Liberal Arts.James, Peter. "Schopenhauer’s Nagging Mother." Diary Of A Failed Comedian, 30 Apr. 2024.Janaway, Christopher. "Introduction." The Cambridge Companion to Schopenhauer, edited by Christopher Janaway, Cambridge University Press, 28 May 2006, pp. 1-17.Ketcham, Christopher. "Schopenhauer and Buddhism: Soulless Continuity." Journal of Animal Ethics, vol. 8, no. 1, 1 Apr. 2018, pp. 12-25.Koßler, Matthias, and Arati Barua, editors. Understanding Schopenhauer through the Prism of Indian Culture: Philosophy, Religion and Sanskrit Literature. De Gruyter, 2013."'Life Without Pain Has No Meaning': Arthur Schopenhauer." Yale Books Blog. Yale University Press London, 10 Apr. 2025.Mammadova, Chinara. "Arthur Schopenhauer and East: Compassion as the Basis of Ethics." The Asian Conference on Ethics, Religion and Philosophy 2015 Official Conference Proceedings. Baku State University, Azerbaijan."Nietzsche and Eastern Philosophy (Buddhism)." Eternalised. Eternalised - Philosophy."On the Buddha Posture in Heart of Darkness." Atlantis Press."Schopenhauer's Concept of Suffering and Aesthetics." Talisik, vol. 4, no. 1.Singer, Adam. "Exploring Schopenhauer's contempt for Hegel." Hot Takes. 2025.Stangroom, Jeremy. "The Genesis of a Philosophical Myth." Heristical, 2025.Troxell, Mary. "Arthur Schopenhauer (1788—1860)." Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy."Understanding Schopenhauer through the Prism of Indian Culture." University of Hawaiʻi Press.Woods, David Bather. "The best books on Arthur Schopenhauer." Interview by Nigel Warburton. Five Books, 17 July 2020.Wicks, Robert. "Arthur Schopenhauer." Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2015."'When relationships tire you out, try Schopenhauer.'" The Korea Herald.Young, Julian. Schopenhauer. Routledge, 2005.