3.37- The Republic of Virtue

<p>Promoting a fundraising drive spearheaded by Scott Chesworth at the Ancient World podcast to help preseve Syria's massively important cultural treasures.</p> <p>Link to <a href="http://ancientworldpodcast.blogspot.com/2015/06/help-me-help-syria.html">The Ancient World for all ... Show More

The events of 9 Thermidor II brought Act I of the French Revolution to a gruesome end. 

After the events of 9 Thermidor, the Revolution began to swing back to the right. 

The symphony of virtues.  

The monarchy had been overthrown and the Roman Republic was now established. Despite the appearance of a free democratic republic, the Romans were beset with economic and political divisions that threatened the unity of the young State. 

A recording of the 2010 Hancock Lecture and was recorded by TVO. Dr Peterson discusses virtue from a contemporary perspective that both encompasses and extends beyond moral and religious contexts. Through compelling stories and research, Dr Peterson illustrates the necessity of v ... Show More

Some legacies blossom out of fear. Today’s quote centers the fear of a revolutionary figure, which he used as a catalyst for a life full of impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

In the face of violence, hatred and loss, how do we handle the reactivity we feel? Our own anger, hatred and fear? These two talks offer guidance and practice in letting our own vulnerability be a portal to responding - to ourselves, each other and our world - with courageous, wi ... Show More

In 1791, France adopted a new constitution, placing power in the hands of the people. Robespierre’s job was done... or so he thought. War was coming, and with it, the growing threat of enemies both internal and external. In his quest to squash the counter-revolution, Robespierre ... Show More

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the history of virtue. When Socrates asked the question ‘How should man live?’ Plato and Aristotle answered that man should live a life of virtue. Plato claimed there were four great virtues - Temperance, Justice, Prudence and Courage and the Chris ... Show More

In the face of violence, hatred and loss, how do we handle the reactivity we feel? Our own anger, hatred and fear? These two talks offer guidance and practice in letting our own vulnerability be a portal to responding—to ourselves, each other and our world-- with courageous, wise ... Show More