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We return to "The Restoration of Christian Culture," in which John Senior gives some concrete advice.

I talk about Chapter 2 of Senior's book, in which he lays out in more detail what he means by Christian culture, and how such a thing could be restored.

I read for you Chapter 1 of John Senior's gloriously poetic rant The Restoration of Christian Culture, and also announce the new Socrates Club I'm offering for you if you want to read the Great Books with me.

The answer is no, but yes, but only in a certain way. It's a deep and important question in the history of theology, and will prevent you from thinking you know things that you don't. Much more fun than it sounds!

I read most of the essay to you and comment about energy, technology, farming, computers, education, food, truth, beauty, and goodness. Irony: using my technology to bemoan the misuse of technology. Further irony: I mention in the episode that I will upload the video, but I forgot to press "record," so there's no video.

Is God perfect? Yes, of course. But what do we _mean_ when we say that? St. Thomas Aquinas is an exemplar of the careful thinking you need to do when you approach theological issues. Listen and find out why.

I read Robert Graves' forward to his book of The Greek Myths wherein he discusses his theories of centaurs, satyrs, Dionysus, Tlaloc, and mushrooms. It's just as fun as it sounds!

Karl explains to you younguns the proper way to keep track of websites that you like using an RSS aggregator. Then he takes you on a brief tour of his bookshelves, where he talks about learning Greek, GK Chesterton, Greg Judy, Larry Correia, and other oddities.

Aristotle deals with communism in the Politics, pointing out exactly how having everything in common is bad politics. Also, some talk about Hammurabi, Fr. Schmemann, and hints of exciting new developments at soulsteading.life.

In which Aristotle takes shots at Socrates and Plato, who argued that there was one virtue for everyone. He also takes on The Republic. It's fun when philosophers fight!

In 1920 Clyde Pharr wrote an essay on why children should be taught Homeric Greek first. Now we don't teach any Greek, but his essay is still valuable, especially if you, dear listener, would like to learn Greek. Replace "doom scrolling" with "Homer scrolling."

Will Durant and his wife wrote a very large history of the whole world through Napoleon. It's not just long, it's good! I read and comment on the introduction and some of the first bits.

Potpourri episode on 2nd and 3rd order effects, ranching, Aristotle, virtue theory, the myth of the metals, justice, and the Republic, with a tiny bit of current politics. Apologies for the audio quality--I was travelling.

A light-hearted non-political show examining the ways in which God is not. What could it mean for God to be "simple"? Listen and find out.

A continuation of my reading and commentary on Aristotle's Politics. Aristotle's thoughts on the relationship of masters and slaves, and then some talk on the acquisition of wealth.

I uploaded the wrong audio, and nobody told me. I'm sorry! This is the continuation of the talk about the Politics. Enjoy!

Neil Gaiman misquotes Chesterton at the beginning of Coraline, and I want to correct the misquote. Here's what Chesterton really said about fairy tales. This is a brief episode reading Chestorton's original essay from Tremendous Trifles to you.

A continuation of my commentary on the Politics. You can dive right in or go back and listen to the first two in this series. Lots of good stuff about the household and the relation of masters to subordinates.

Take a little time to listen to this gem of an essay about the problem of noise in a small town. I was motivated when I went to get gas and the pump started playing music and advertizements at me. Consider this to be my rebellion!

This episode was fated before the dawn of time. Some reference to the works of Gabriel Marcel, Democritus, Epictetus, and some others I've forgotten.

Ukuleles, Plato, Socrates, Aesop, talking animals, tyrants, and more! Perhaps Socrates talks about Aesop in the Phaedo because all along they were doing the same thing.

A continuation of a read-through and discussion of Benjamin Jowett's translation of Aristotle's Politics. Today we figure out if man is the political animal. I hope not! Also some complaints about wifi printers and eremetic longings.

In which I read through and comment on Aristotle's politics. Also a little Minecraft talk.

A rare theological episode on the concept of unceasing prayer, as commanded by St. Paul, found in the anonymous book "The Way of a Pilgrim."

A light-hearted variety show with space marine books that I have enjoyed. Also some theoretical considerations on what makes good pulp fiction good.

We work through carmen #5 by Catullus "Vivamus mea Lesbia, atque amemus. . ." Then a couple of Shakespeare sonnets. I hope you like.

Don't forget to go over to soulsteading.life!

I forgot to do the third proof from necessity in the previous episodes. Sorry! Also, a big announcement about a new venture, Soulsteading. Take a look!

in which we also talk about Paley's design argument, why you need arguments at all, and Immanuel Kant's objection to these sorts of proofs.

Proofs #1 and #2 from Aquinas' Summa Theologiae. Plus some Wallace Stevens poetry talk. You can find part one in Episode 9

We dive into Thomas' big book of theology for beginners, and set the groundwork to talk about his famous five proofs for the existence of God. Lots of thought grenades in this book.

How could such a strange thing as contemplation be the core meaning of happiness? Tune in and find out! Also, see where I've been for the last few weeks.

In which Karl talks about fence building, personality surveys, Sr. Miriam Joseph, the Trivium, poetry, why unmetrical poetry isn't really poetry, Shakespeare, and why you might want to start with the sonnets.

Various thoughts about podcasting and "content creation", with the help of Montaigne and Vergil. Emerson and Chesterton also make brief appearances.

Third in an Aristotle series on the Nichomachean Ethics.

Continuing on with our friend Aristotle, talking about happiness and virtues, with bonus chainsaw content.

Aristotle helps us to think about happiness, but it's probably different than what you think it is.

Reflections on the letter published with the Silmarillion by Tolkien.

The music is Scriabin Op. 11, available under Creative Commons licence https://imslp.org/wiki/24_Preludes,_Op.11_(Scriabin,_Aleksandr)

First episode! Some reflections on history, literature, Thucydides, Victor Hugo, Herodotus, Homer and the proper way to read them.