Classical Wisdom Speaks

In today's confusing world with its conflicting reports, how do we know what is true? How can we seek it and what should we do when we hear ideas we DON'T agree with? Is there a need for controversy, debate and finding value in the opposition's ideas? In this Classical Wisdom Speaks Episode, Anya Leonard and Alex Barrientos explore what is Truth, whether can we know it and how shoul...

Anya Leonard and Donald Robertson discuss Stoicism: How it can help during the pandemic, its rise in popularity, its influence in parenting and whether or not the philosophy is too deterministic. Listen for practical techniques for dealing with isolation, anxiety and depression... For more information about Classical Wisdom's Podcast Classical Wisdom Speaks, please check out our website at: h...

Aaron Smith, Fellow at the Ayn Rand Institute, talks about Aristotle, his impact on Rand, why she called him the 'cultural barometer of western history' - as well as 'the forgotten man of philosophy'. What did Rand love about Aristotle... and what did she hate? For more information about Classical Wisdom's Podcast Classical Wisdom Speaks, please check out our website at: h...

The ancient philosophy of Stoicism has been enjoying a rise in popularity of late... but does it live up the hype? Is it philosophically sound? And does it really help? In this Classical Wisdom Speaks Episode, Anya Leonard and Alex Barrientos explore the nature of Stoicism and its application here and now. To Learn more about Classical Wisdom Speaks, a podcast dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom...

James S. Romm, James H. Ottaway Jr. Professor, Director of the Classical Studies Program at Bard College, Annandale, NY discusses dying every day, the ancient philosophy of Seneca and how we learn how to die.  For more information about Classical Wisdom's Podcasts with Professors, please check out our website at: http://classicalwisdom.com You can purchase Dr. James S. Romm's book, &quot...

Did Rome commit suicide? Or was it Murdered? Barry Strauss, Professor of History and Classics, Cornell University, discusses the Fall of the Roman Empire, Roman women in power and the role of Immigration in Ancient Rome. Anya Leonard, Founder of Classical Wisdom (http://classicalwisdom.com) presents...Classical Wisdom Speaks: A Podcasts dedicated to bringing Ancient Wisdom to Modern Minds. This po...

In honor of the Ides of March, April 15, Anya Leonard and Alex Barrientos discuss whether Brutus was the Patriot or Traitor... and whether it's moral to kill the Tyrant? To Learn more about Classical Wisdom Speaks, a podcast dedicated to bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds, check out:   https://classicalwisdom.com/podcast-classical-wisdom-speaks/