Best Scottish Review Of Books Podcasts (2024)

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Review: History of Political Philosophy (Thucydides) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey 46:31

3h ago46:31

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In this episode I revisit Thucydides as discussed by David Bolotin in the classic History of Political Philosophy edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey. I focus on Alcibiades, Nicias, and the Sicilian Expedition.By Dylan John

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The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter (1809) 22:28

1d ago22:28

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Welcome to "Sleep with Classic Books," where we journey into the tempestuous Highlands of Scotland with the captivating historical novel, "The Scottish Chiefs" by Jane Porter. How did a book from the early 19th century, born in a time of transformation, become a stronghold of storytelling might? How did Jane Porter's profound Scottish roots inspire…

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TEASER: The Last Days of Pompeii by Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1834) 5:01

3h ago5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Our newest adventure takes us to ancient roman Italy and into Edward Bulwer-Lytton's masterpiece, 'The Last …

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Review: Thucydides on Justice, Power, and Human Nature edited by Paul Woodruff 59:06

1h ago59:06

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In this episode I look at the conflict between Democracy and Oligarchy in the Peloponnesian War as described by Thucydides and translated and abridged by Paul Woodruff.By Dylan John

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Review: Social Darwinism in American Thought by Richard Hofstadter 1:08:35

2d ago1:08:35

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In this episode I look at the late 19th Century Darwinian Conservatism of Herbert Spencer, William Graham Sumner, and reactions by William James and others as described in Richard Hofstadter's Social Darwinism in American Thought.By Dylan John

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo (1831) 23:48

3h ago23:48

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Immerse yourself in a timeless tale of love, loss and the power of human spirit, set in medieval Paris. Our latest episode features "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo. This episode journeys through the cobblestone lanes of 1831, providing a radical transformation of the classic narrative into a poignant exploration of societal unconscious…

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Blake's Book Club | Drums Of Autumn: Chaptah 1 - A Hanging In Eden 14:12

13d ago14:12

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Blake begins Chaptah 1 of "Drums of Autumn," in Blake's Book Club. The first chapter is a tense dive into a scenario where Jamie and Claire face the grim reality of a public execution in America. As Gavin Hayes meets his fate, chaos erupts when another prisoner escapes, leaving Jamie and Claire to navigate loss and uncertainty in a foreign land. De…

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TEASER: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (1814) 5:01

7d ago5:01

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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Dive into the rich literary world of Jane Austen's "Mansfield Park" in this latest episode of Sleep with Cla…

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The Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper (1841) 34:34

19h ago34:34

34:34

Brace yourselves – the wilderness of 19th century North America awaits you. Our episode takes us deep into a heart-stirring saga about a society wrestling against the inevitable onset of progress, steeped in the untamed grandeur of the American wilderness. Our tale is "The Leatherstocking Tales" by James Fenimore Cooper. Feel the ceaseless brush be…

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Review: The Social Contract Theorists (Hobbes's War of All Against All) edited by Chris Morris 46:40

15d ago46:40

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In this episode I look at Gregory Kavka's 'Hobbes's War of All Against All' in The Social Contract Theorists edited by Christopher W. Morris, with a special focus on the prisoner's dilemma and nation size.By Dylan John

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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1818) 25:51

7d ago25:51

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Welcome to 'Sleep with Classic Books', the podcast that reanimates the spirit of literary giants, one classic at a time. In this enthralling episode, we delve into the very core of the gothic horror genre, exploring the electrifying masterpiece, Frankenstein. In the summer of 1816, Mary Shelley embarked on a literary journey that culminated in Fran…

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Review: History of Political Philosophy (Rousseau) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey 59:01

21d ago59:01

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In this episode I return to Strauss and Cropsey collection, History of Political Philosophy, to focus on Alan Bloom's examination of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the general will, and the potential conflict between nature and custom.By Dylan John

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Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen (1811) 23:58

1M ago23:58

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Welcome to Sleep with Classic Books, where we unravel the majestic tales that have shaped literature. In this first installment, we’ll take you into the world of Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility,' a novel that has charmed readers since 1811. But what makes this classic so enduringly popular? Is it the rich blend of romantic intrigue and social …

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Trailer: Sleep with Classic Books 0:21

17d ago0:21

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Review: The Reveries of the Solitary Walker by Jean-Jacques Rousseau 1:07:40

29d ago1:07:40

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In this episode I wander through Rousseau's final book, published posthumously, The Reveries of the Solitary Walker. I look at the difference between youth and old age, trusting yourself and others, and the nature of reverie itself.By Dylan John

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Review: The Rise and Fall of Scottish Common Sense Realism by Douglas McDermid 1:23:03

1M ago1:23:03

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In this episode I take a first look at Scottish Common Sense Philosophy as described by Douglas McDermid in The Rise and Fall of Scottish Common Sense Realism, with the aim of providing an overview of the major themes of Thomas Reid and his contemporaries.By Dylan John

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Review: A Republic, Not an Empire by Patrick Buchanan 39:58

3M ago39:58

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In this episode I examine Buchanan's case for non-interventionism, or isolationism, as made in A Republic, Not an Empire. I take a look a the League of Nations and US policy after the Cold War.By Dylan John

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Review: Liberal Fascism by Jonah Goldberg 1:09:35

3M ago1:09:35

1:09:35

In this episode I look at Jonah Goldberg's examination of the fascist tendencies of President Woodrow Wilson in his classic book, Liberal Fascism.By Dylan John

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Review: To Make Men Free by Heather Cox Richardson 56:01

3M ago56:01

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In this episode I look at two Republican Presidents, Taft and Harding, as detailed in Heather Cox Richardson's history of the Republican Party, To Make Men Free.By Dylan John

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The Pursuit of Certainty by Shirley Robin Letwin 39:42

4M ago39:42

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In this episode I look at Letwin's collection of philosophical biographies, The Pursuit of Certainty, with a special focus on David Hume and his thoughts on virtue, prudence, and politics.By Dylan John

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Review: The True Believer by Eric Hoffer 51:21

4M ago51:21

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In this episode, I explore Eric Hoffer's description of the various types of people that constitute the leaders and followers of mass movements, as described in his classic 1951 book, The True Believer.By Dylan John

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Review: The Sophists by W. K. C. Guthrie 1:15:10

5M ago1:15:10

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In this episode I examine the competing forces of Physis (Nature) and Nomos (Custom) as detailed in the erudite examination The Sophists by W. K. C. Guthrie.By Dylan John

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Review: From Religion to Philosophy by F. M. Cornford 1:01:13

5M ago1:01:13

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In this episode I examine the connections between Nomos, Physis, and Moira in early Greek philosophy as detailed by Cornford in From Religion to Philosophy.By Dylan John

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Review: The Iliad by Homer 43:58

5M ago43:58

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In this episode I look at the violent glory of war in Homer's Iliad, as detailed in Bernard Knox's introduction to the Robert Fagles translation of this classic epic poem of war, and several choice readings of the battle for the Argive ships.By Dylan John

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Outlander Cast: Outlander 7B "Release Window" -- LISTENER REACTIONS 1:02:50

5M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

ary & Blake discuss everything YOU had to say about the Outlander season 7B "release window". In this episode, we chat the WIDE range of responses which go from "I'm just happy to get anything" to "cancel season 8". We also chat about the WGA strikes, the possibility of an Outlander movie and what that could look like, and why "Jeff Hirsch" is now …

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Review: Sailing the Wine Dark Sea by Thomas Cahill 50:35

5M ago50:35

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In this episode I look at Thomas Cahill's examination of Ancient Greece in Sailing the Wine Dark Sea: Why the Greeks Matter. I pay special attention to the first three chapter where Cahill discusses Homer and his great works, The Iliad and the Odessey.By Dylan John

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Review: History of Political Philosophy (Hume) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey 35:09

5M ago35:09

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In this episode I explore another essay in Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey's massive History of Political Philosophy 3rd Edition. This time it's David Hume and his so-called skepticism, which I call into question on account of his deference to habit and custom. This episode is the fourth of a series.By Dylan John

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Outlander Cast: Discussing STARZ's Hackjob Announcement For Outlander 7B "Release Window" 1:02:31

5M ago1:02:31

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to STARZ's announcement of Outlander Season 7B release window. We discuss the recent news that Outlander has a release window of November '24, the different versions for the delay --and the difference between the cynical version, the creative/hopeful version, and the more sinister business version, and why the s…

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Review: History of Political Philosophy (Montesquieu) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey 1:02:35

6M ago1:02:35

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In this episode I explore another essays in Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey's massive History of Political Philosophy 3rd Edition, this time looking at an essay by David Lowenthal that discusses Montesquieu and the various types of regimes, and the English synthesis of them. This episode is the third of a series.…

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Review: History of Political Philosophy (Locke) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey 1:15:57

6M ago1:15:57

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In this episode I explore another essays in Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey's massive History of Political Philosophy 3rd Edition, this time looking at an essay by Robert A. Goldwin discussing John Locke and his theories of the state of nature vs the state of war, and his thoughts on the right of rebellion. This episode is the second of a series.…

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Review: History of Political Philosophy (Hobbes) edited by Joseph Cropsey and Leo Strauss 59:34

6M ago59:34

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In this episode I examine one of the many essays in Leo Strauss and Joseph Cropsey's massive History of Political Philosophy 3rd Edition, detailing the thoughts of Thomas Hobbes. This essay by Laurence Berns discusses the weaknesses of Hobbes' conception of sovereignty. This episode is the first of a series.…

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Review: Trade Wars Against America by WIlliam Gill 53:15

7M ago53:15

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In this episode I revisit the history of trade policy in America, with Gill's book Trade Wars Against America. I look especially at the 2nd half of the 19th Century and Woodrow Wilson.By Dylan John

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Review: Pragmatism: A Reader (Part 2) edited by Louis Menand 50:25

7M ago50:25

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In this episode I revisit Louis Menand's collection of Pragmatist writings, Pragmatism: A Reader, with an eye toward the more recent writers. I discuss Richard Rorty's Postmodernist Bourgeois Liberalism and Richard Bernstein's Pragmatism, Pluralism, and the Healing of Wounds.By Dylan John

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Review: Pragmatism: A Reader (Part 1) edited by Louis Menand 1:33:58

7M ago1:33:58

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In this episode I look at some of the early pragmatist writings, in particular The Will to Believe by William James, and The Ethics of Democracy by John Dewey. This episode is the first of a two part series on this book.By Dylan John

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Review: The Blind Watchmaker by Richard Dawkins 33:54

8M ago33:54

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In this episode I look at the evolutionary exposition of Richard Dawkins in his classic The Blind Watchmaker, with a closer look at how DNA replicates and evolves.By Dylan John

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Review: The Essential William James edited by John R. Shook 1:16:14

8M ago1:16:14

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In this episode I look at a few of William James' early essays What Is an Emotion? and The Function of Cognition, and I make a particular examination of his essay The Dilemma of Determinism.By Dylan John

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Review: The Creation by P. W. Atkins 53:07

8M ago53:07

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In this episode I examine the deterministic vision of the nature of the universe as described by P. W. Atkins in The Creation.By Dylan John

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Review: Essays on a Science of Mythology by C. G. Jung and C. Kerenyi 1:07:31

8M ago1:07:31

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In this episode I explore the myth of the divine child, viewed through both historical myths and the archetypes of the collective unconscious, in the collaborative book by both Carl Jung and Carl Kerenyi, Essays on a Science of Mythology.By Dylan John

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Review: Patriarchs of Time by Samuel L. Macey 1:02:23

8M ago1:02:23

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In this episode I look at the ancient Roman god of Saturn and the festival of Saturnalia, as described in Samuel Macey's Patriarchs of Time.By Dylan John

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Review: The Cry for Myth by Rollo May 49:20

9M ago49:20

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In this episode I explore the lack of myth in our modern world, as described by Rollo May in The Cry for Myth.By Dylan John

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Review: The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell 58:17

9M ago58:17

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In this episode I look at The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell, with a particular emphasis on his definitions of myth, archetype, metaphor, and transcendence.By Dylan John

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Review: Free Trade Doesn't Work by Ian Fletcher 1:04:32

9M ago1:04:32

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In this episode I look at the phenomenal book Free Trade Doesn't Work by Ian Fletcher. I focus on Fletcher's overview of trade deficits and his explanation of the theory of comparative advantage.By Dylan John

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Review: The National System of Political Economy by Friedrich List 54:18

9M ago54:18

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In this episode I look at one of the most important of protectionist treatises, The National System of Political Economy by Friedrich List, with a particular focus on Book 2: The Theory.By Dylan John

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KEEP CALM AND CROWN ON | The Crown: 6.01 - Persona Non Grata | NERDCLAN PREVIEW 1:08:47

9M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Keep Calm And Crown On Hosts Mary & Blake recap & give reaction to the season 6 premiere of The Crown - episode 6.01, "Persona Non Grata". We discuss Diana's impact on our cultural zeitgeist and why it was important to start the episode the way they did, the difference between on-the-nose dialogue and dialogue filled with subtext, and why Mary know…

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Review: The Nature of Economies by Jane Jacobs 48:52

10M ago48:52

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In this episode, I look at the connections between ecosystems and economies, as described by Jane Jacobs in The Nature of Economies.By Dylan John

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Review: Henry Clay and the American System by Maurice Baxter 40:51

10M ago40:51

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In this episode I look at Henry Clay's attempts to get tariff legislation passed in the early 19th Century, in Maurice Baxter's Henry Clay and they American System.By Dylan John

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Review: Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt 1:15:52

10M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

In this episode I look at the basic premise of economic theory as presented by Henry Hazlitt in his classic Economics in One Lesson. I look closely at his discussion of tariffs, and provide a counter-argument that examines the tax burden of tariffs and the elasticity of supply and demand.By Dylan John

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Review: The Great Betrayal by Pat Buchanan 57:06

10M ago57:06

57:06

In this episode I examine the case for protectionism and against free trade, as described by Pat Buchanan in his book The Great Betrayal.By Dylan John

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Outlander Cast | Men In Kilts: 2.04 - Last Call 43:49

10M ago43:49

43:49

Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Men In Kilts episode 2.04 - Last Call. We discuss the complications of filming during COVID, if Sam really was naked in the camper, and why Mary can't stop laughing at Graham going down Nature's Slip 'n Slide --- PLUS ANOTHER FREE GIVEAWAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUTLANDER CAST: AN OUTLANDER PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Yo…

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Review: The Republican Workers Party by F. H. Buckley 43:16

11M ago43:16

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In this episode I look at several types of American Nationalism as described by F. H. Buckley in his book The Republican Workers Party. I argue against his position on Liberal Nationalism.By Dylan John

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