https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/politics--7031688enBooksCopyright Greek and Latin Classics Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0a9de9e7c7fc42bc9c37c306db43e1f0.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/politics--7031688Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:25:00 +0000AristotleGreek and Latin Classics Genrespreaker45@podcastlibrary.orgThe Politics, by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, is one of the most influential texts in political philosophy. In it, Aristotle explores the role that the political community should play in developing the virtue of its citizens. One of his...false6c2ab7c8-4f0d-511e-b092-0936a95371a0episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sophistical-elenchi-aristotle--74471809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74471809Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:07 +0000Aristotle"Sophistical Elenchi-Aristotle" delves into Aristotle's critical examination of sophistry and the nature of logical fallacies. This work is essential for understanding the foundations of rhetoric and argumentation, as Aristotle meticulously dissects...10464falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stratagems-and-the-aqueducts-of-rome-sextus-julius-frontinus--74425597https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74425597Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:30 +0000Aristotle"Stratagems and The Aqueducts of Rome" by Sextus Julius Frontinus offers a fascinating exploration of military tactics and the engineering marvels that sustained ancient Rome. This work delves into the clever strategies employed in warfare, alongside...25515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/germania-publius-cornelius-tacitus--74345681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74345681Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:56 +0000Aristotle"Germania" by Publius Cornelius Tacitus offers a detailed account of the customs, geography, and tribes of ancient Germany as observed by the Roman historian. This work is significant for its insights into the culture and societal structures of the...4195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anabasis-xenophon--74289987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74289987Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:35 +0000Aristotle"Anabasis-Xenophon" is a classic work that chronicles the journey of Greek mercenaries as they navigate the challenges of returning home after a failed campaign in Persia. This enduring tale of resilience and leadership highlights themes of courage,...32712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alcestis-way-translation-euripides--74173541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74173541Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:21 +0000AristotleEuripides' "Alcestis" is a poignant exploration of love, sacrifice, and the human condition, encapsulated in the story of a devoted wife who offers her life for her husband. This timeless tragedy delves into themes of duty and the complexities of...4434falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/acharnians-billson-translation-aristophanes--74113950https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74113950Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:13 +0000AristotleAcharnians, translated by Billson, is a timeless comedic play by Aristophanes that explores themes of war, peace, and the absurdities of political life. Set against the backdrop of the Peloponnesian War, the protagonist seeks to secure personal peace...5752falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/social-contract-jean-jacques-rousseau--74065767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74065767Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:33 +0000Aristotle"Social Contract" by Jean-Jacques Rousseau explores the foundational principles of political philosophy and the relationship between individuals and the state. Rousseau argues that legitimate political authority relies on a social contract agreed upon...17227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/catiline-conspiracy-and-the-jugurthine-war-gaius-sallust-sallustius-crispus--74011411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74011411Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:26 +0000Aristotle"Catiline Conspiracy and the Jugurthine War" by Sallustius Crispus delves into the political intrigues and moral decay of Roman society during times of crisis. This work examines the infamous Catiline Conspiracy, where a senator's plot to overthrow...24223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heroides-publius-ovid-ovidius-naso--73955342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73955342Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:43 +0000Aristotle"Heroides-Publius" by Ovidius Naso presents a captivating exploration of love, longing, and the complexities of human emotion through the lens of mythological heroines. This collection of poetic letters showcases the voices of legendary female...18889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philoctetes-campbell-translation-sophocles--73896445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73896445Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:09:25 +0000AristotlePhiloctetes, a powerful tragedy by Sophocles, explores themes of suffering, isolation, and the complexities of human nature. The story centers on Philoctetes, a hero abandoned due to a festering wound, and his struggle between personal pain and the...5268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boys-and-girls-pliny-vol-1-pliny-the-elder-john-s-white--73783644https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73783644Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:29 +0000Aristotle"Boys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 1" presents the timeless works of Pliny the Elder, translated by John S. White, offering listeners an engaging exploration of ancient wisdom and knowledge. This audiobook serves as a window into the thoughts and...7590falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phaedrus-plato-platon--73747710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73747710Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:04:49 +0000Aristotle"Phaedrus" by Plato delves into profound themes of love, rhetoric, and the nature of the soul, exploring how these elements intertwine within the context of human relationships and communication. This dialogue not only examines the art of persuasion...12816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prometheus-bound-thoreau-translation-aeschylus--73718831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73718831Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:07 +0000Aristotle"Prometheus Bound," translated by Thoreau, is a powerful exploration of defiance and the consequences of challenging authority. This ancient Greek tragedy, attributed to Aeschylus, delves into the themes of suffering, rebellion, and the quest for...3548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ajax-campbell-translation-sophocles--73696125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73696125Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:05 +0000AristotleAjax, a powerful tragedy by Sophocles, explores themes of honor, pride, and the devastating effects of war on the human psyche. The story centers on the titular hero, Ajax, who grapples with his sense of identity and betrayal after being denied the...4849falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agamemnon-browning-translation-aeschylus--73671839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73671839Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:01:21 +0000AristotleAgamemnon, translated by Robert Browning, presents a timeless exploration of themes such as power, betrayal, and the consequences of war. The play delves into the tragic return of Agamemnon from the Trojan War, setting the stage for a gripping tale of...6292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oedipus-rex-storr-translation-sophocles--73647181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73647181Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:33:31 +0000Aristotle"Oedipus Rex," a timeless tragedy by Sophocles, explores the harrowing tale of fate, identity, and the quest for truth. This Storr translation brings to life the gripping narrative of Oedipus, a man destined to confront the dire consequences of his...5088falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/physics-aristotle--73611118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73611118Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:06:30 +0000Aristotle"Physics-Aristotle" delves into the foundational principles of Aristotle's exploration of the natural world, offering insights into his understanding of motion, causality, and the nature of reality. This work serves as a cornerstone of Western...34744falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/posterior-analytics-aristotle--73291822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73291822Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:45:56 +0000Aristotle"Posterior Analytics" by Aristotle delves into the nature of scientific knowledge and the principles of demonstration. This foundational text explores how we acquire knowledge through logical reasoning and empirical observation, establishing a...15745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/politics-aristotle--71996662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71996662Wed, 13 May 2026 22:11:44 +0000AristotleThe Politics, by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, is one of the most influential texts in political philosophy. In it, Aristotle explores the role that the political community should play in developing the virtue of its citizens. One of his...33302antiquity,aristotle,classics,community,evaluates,greek,latin,political,politics,unenlightenedfalsefull