HoP 015 - Socrates without Plato - the Portrayals of Aristophanes and Xenophon

HoP 015 - Socrates without Plato - the Portra...

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HoP 497 Pure and Simple: Quietism

The “Quietists” Jeanne Guyon and François Fénelon argue that self-love can be overcome by cultivating a “pure love” for God. Their reward: to be accused of heresy. 

 . 19min 10sec
HoP 496 He Unwilling, She Unwilling: Jean Racine

How the “neo-classical” tragedies of Racine explore the battle between passion and reason. 

 . 16min 51sec

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