The Magna Aurea Podcast Episode 9: What is Stoicism? | Marcus Aurelius with William Stephens Ph.D. We discuss stoicism and some of the major sources of the philosophy such as Zeno, Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius. We also discuss the med

Episode 8: The Ring of Gyges | Human Nature with Emrys Westacott, Ph.D.

Apr 13th, 2021 45m 41s

The Magna Aurea Podcast Episode 8: The Ring of Gyges | Human Nature with Emrys Westacott, Ph.D. from Alfred University. We discuss the Ring of Gyges story, human nature, and his book The Wisdom of Frugality.Emrys Westacott is Professor of Philo

Episode 7: A Case for Reading the New Testament with Brian Shelton, Ph.D.

Apr 6th, 2021 32m 14s

The Magna Aurea Podcast Episode 7: A Case for Reading the New Testament with Brian Shelton, Ph.D. from Asbury University . We discuss the New Testament in terms of its influence on culture, literature, religion, philosophy, and science.Brian Sh

Episode 6: What is the Social Contract with Gary Steiner, Ph.D.

Mar 30th, 2021 55m 37s

The Magna Aurea Podcast Episode 6: What is social contract theory with Gary Steiner, Ph.D. We discuss social contract theory and some of the major social contract theorists such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Rosseau, and John Rawls. Professor S

Episode 5: Homer's Iliad Book I with Christopher Blackwell, Ph.D.

Mar 22nd, 2021 1h 4m

The Magna Aurea Podcast Episode 5: Homer's Iliad Book I with Christopher Blackwell, Ph.D. We discuss Book 1 of Homer's Iliad, the Greek sense of honor, the theme of rage, and implications of mortality. Christopher Blackwell is the Louis G. Forg

Episode 4: Who was Thomas Aquinas with Gregory Reichberg, Ph.D.

Mar 16th, 2021 1h 4m

The Magna Aurea Podcast Episode 4: Who was Thomas Aquinas | The Summa with Gregory Reichberg, Ph.D. We discuss Thomas Aquinas’s life, his philosophy & theology, and some of his thoughts on God's existence.Gregory M. Reichberg is Research Profes

Episode 3: Why Read Homer | The Iliad with Daniel Strait, Ph.D.

Mar 8th, 2021 59m 15s

The Magna Aurea Podcast Episode 3: Why Read Homer | The Iliad with Daniel Strait, Ph.D. from Asbury University. We discuss the Homeric question, The Iliad, and the relevance of reading Homer today.Daniel Strait is Professor of English and Assoc

Episode 2: Who was Kafka? | The Metamorphosis with Esther Bauer, Ph.D.

Mar 8th, 2021 44m 37s

The Magna Aurea Podcast Episode 2: Who was Kafka? | The Metamorphosis with Esther Bauer, Ph.D. We discuss Kafka's life, his novella The Metamorphosis, and the context in which it was written.Esther Bauer is an Associate Professor of German in t

Episode 1: A History of Ideas | Limits of Western Thought with Michael Baur, Ph.D.

Mar 8th, 2021 50m 45s

The Magna Aurea Podcast Episode 1: A History of Ideas | Limits of Western Thought with Michael Baur, Ph.D. from Fordham University . We will discuss the concept of great ideas, western thought, as well as some notable authors and works througho

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Episode 0: Podcast Welcome & Introduction

Feb 19th, 2021 1m 45s

Welcome to The Magna Aurea Podcast! This episode is a short trailer going over what will be covered in the podcast.Audible Free Trial: http://www.audibletrial.com/magnapodcastABOUT THE PODCASTThe Magna Aurea Podcast airs weekly discussions with

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