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The Peripatetics

What does it take to become a true walker? In this episode of The Peripatetics, we explore Thoreau’s assertion that walkers are born, not made, and reflect on all that can be solved by walking.

Transcripts of all episodes are available here.

About The Show

Inspired by the ancient tradition of walking philosophers — from Aristotle and his followers to Nietzsche and Thoreau — who walked as a way to engage deeply with their thoughts and ideas, The Peripatetics wanders through the thoughts of great thinkers in nature, art, literature, and philosophy as they intersect with the simple, transformative act of walking.

In season 1, we are discussing Henry David Thoreau’s definitive essay on the subject of walking, connecting it with wisdom from a wide swath of philosophic tradtions which share his devotion to achieving clarity and peace through movement.

Whether you’re a fellow walker, someone looking for a bit of tranquility, or just curious about how a good walk can change your perspective, you’re in the right place.

May your path be smooth and your pace steady.

About The Host

Trey Hill is a filmmaker who cut his teeth as a photographer and one-man-band storyteller for non-profits and NGOs, work which carried him around the world as he sought to expose the inner light present in some of the planet’s most overlooked people. He also spent 10 seasons in the NHL as team photographer for the Dallas Stars and has, for the better part of the last decade, directed TV commercials for global brands, working with household names, musicians, sports heroes, and politicians. In 2019, his feature-length debut, the documentary LOUD KRAZY LOVE about Korn’s Brian “Head” Welch, premiered on Showtime.