“A liberal education frees a man from the prison-house of his class, race, time, place, background, family and even his nation.”
-Robert Maynard Hutchins
-Robert Maynard Hutchins
Episode #14: "Sohrab Ahmari on Freedom, Virtue, and the Wisdom of Tradition"
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Sohrab Ahmari joins the Western Canon Podcast to discuss his new book The Unbroken Thread: Discovering the Wisdom of Tradition in an Age of Chaos. We discuss the state of Western culture, how to live a meaningful life, how to avoid becoming a soulless elite, the classical vs. enlightenment understanding of freedom, big tech, and how to reach young people in an age of cynicism and lies. Ahmari is an Iranian-American columnist, editor, and author of nonfiction books. He is currently the op-ed editor of the New York Post, contributing editor of The Catholic Herald, and columnist for First Things Magazine. He is the author of The New Philistines (2016), From Fire, by Water (2019), and The Unbroken Thread: Discovering the Wisdom of Tradition in an Age of Chaos (2021).
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The Western Canon is a monthly podcast dedicated to examining the timeless stories, ideas, and thinkers of the Western literary tradition. Working chronologically through "the great conversation of history," each episode focuses on a distinct canonical work, set of works, or intellectual period. Featuring lively summary, literary analysis, philosophical discussion, and guest commentary, the show also tackles social and political issues related to Western civilization, the modern university, free speech, well-being, and much more. Educate your mind and feed your soul by tuning in with Jordan Alexander Hill, Gina Santiago, and special guests on the 1st of every month!