Free Men and Natural Slaves in Homer’s ‘Iliad’ and Aristotle’s ‘Politics’
This lecture suggested that Achilles' choices in the Iliad can be better understood through the lens of Aristotle’s analysis of the polis in Politics.
Wired Wisdom: How to Age Better Online
A surprising window into the online lives of people sixty and over—offering essential insights, no matter your age.
A Christian Mystic Reads Homer: Simone Weil on ‘The Iliad’
This lecture examined Weil’s understanding of force as the epic’s true protagonist and the surprising connection she draws between The Iliad and the Gospels.
The Art and Science of Thriving in Life’s Second Half: A Conversation with Dr. Kerry Burnight
Dr. Kerry Burnight, gerontologist and former faculty member at UC Irvine School of Medicine, joined us for a conversation about her new book ‘Joyspan’.
The Science of Longevity: A Conversation with Coleen T. Murphy
Professor Coleen T. Murphy from Princeton University joined us for an illuminating discussion on her book 'How We Age: The Science of Longevity', exploring groundbreaking research on aging.
The Third Act: A Conversation with Anthony Brooks
Watch our fireside conversation with veteran journalist Anthony Brooks.
Radical Evil from Kant to Nuclearism with Amy Thomas ElderÂ
What does it mean to call nuclear annihilation not just catastrophic or criminal, but evil? In this First Friday lecture, Amy Thomas Elder works through the philosophical and theological history of radical evil, from Augustine and Aquinas through Kant and Arendt to Jonathan Schell’s landmark account of the nuclear age, asking whether our current situation…...
Inventing the Renaissance: A Book Discussion with Ada Palmer
In this conversation we discussed Ada Palmer's new book Inventing the Renaissance.
History as a Guide: Doris Kearns Goodwin Stirs Reflection at Bowe-Stewart Series Launch
Goodwin opens Bowe-Stewart Lecture Series with conversation on democracy, leadership, and the power of community.
Understanding World Poetry with Sascha Ebeling
In this conversation Sascha Ebeling introduced the rich tapestry of global poetry, spanning from classical eras to contemporary times.
Nietzsche, Nihilism, and the Death of God
This lecture examined Nietzsche’s complex and captivating body of thought, and how it is seen by those who celebrate and those who lament the death of God.
The Art of Exhibition: A Conversation with Gloria Groom
In this conversation we discussed the principles of successful art exhibition.