Cleisthenes: Father of Democracy Nothing New 2023-04-07 | Cleisthenes, known as the "father of democracy," was one of the greatest lawgivers to reform the constitution of ancient Athens. By increasing the power of the assembly, and radically reorganizing the political structure to reduce the influence of the old noble families, he firmly established democracy in Athens. But before he could reform Athens, he had to defeat not just political rivals, but the last major tyrant of that period. Find out all about it in today's video!ko-fi.com/nothingnewCheck out this video by @MLaserHistory about Themistocles and Cimon, where I give a more detailed description of Athenian government!:youtu.be/DgnC7qiECbwyoutu.be/xnEXBrOWWQYyoutu.be/II9A8yKJtroSources:Sarah B. Pomeroy et al. (2018) Ancient Greece: A Political, Social, and Cultural History. Oxford UniversityCambridge University Press (2008) The World of Athens: An Introduction to Classical Athenian cultureHerodotus, HistoriesAristotle, Constitution of Athens00:00 Introduction01:01 The Pisistratids03:23 Cleisthenes v. Isagoras04:34 Cleisthenes' Reforms10:30 Persia Rising/Analysis12:56 Outro
Why Socrates Died: Anti-Democratic Thought in Athens Nothing New 2024-06-28 | Ancient Athens is famous for many things, but above all it is known for being the home of Democracy. And yet Athens most famous philosophers, Socrates, Plato, & Aristotle, seem to have had much more criticism than praise for democracy. Was this a contributing factor in the trial and death of Socrates? Find out in today's video!ko-fi.com/nothingnewyoutu.be/zqYDkBNsCyg?si=KtiBBPr3wqM5WZKCyoutu.be/5-gyTgFjuIg?si=EI6EVlqPkDV2EDKGSources:https://iep.utm.edu/socrates/Why Socrates Died by Robin Waterfieldworldhistory.org/The_Thirty_Tyrants00:00 Introduction03:17 The Socratic Problem09:03 Separating Fact from Fiction23:52 The Thirty Tyrants31:23 Social Crisis and the Revaluation of Values40:35 Conclusion
Sacred Knowledge: A Conversation with Dr. Bill Richards Nothing New 2024-05-30 | This week I had the incredible opportunity to interview one of my all time heroes, Dr. Bill Richards. A clinical psychologist with decades of experience in the field of psychedelic research, Dr. Richards was not only a pioneer during the first wave of psychedelic research in the 1960s, he was also a key figure in launching the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, which has gone on to become the leading psychedelic research institution in the U.S and is widely considered to have sparked the renewed interest in psychedelic research around the world.Music:Gendèran-Kebyar-Pandji Semeran - Gamelan Gong Sekar Anjar and Gendèr Wajang QuartetLagu Délem - Gamelan Gong Sekar Anjar and Gendèr Wajang Quartet00:00 Preview01:13 A Career in Psychedelic Research12:05 A Transcendent Trip16:55 Growing Up & College25:14 Once You See, You Can't Unsee28:14 Perennial Philosophy34:42 Many Paths up the Mountain41:33 Famous Mentors & Friends51:45 The Mystical Experience56:55 What Kind of God Don't You Believe In?1:01:02 The Transcendental Experience1:02:48 Science & Faith1:07:18 Safety & Risks1:15:31 Jumping in the Serpent's Mouth1:18:55 A Bad Way to Escape1:26:02 Accessing the Inner Healing Intelligence1:31:49 No Magic Bullets & Medicine Today1:39:48 Suffering is Part of the Meaning of Life1:44:51 Man Does Not Live by Bread Alone1:52:07 Theologians may Quarrel, Saints all Agree1:54:24 The Hero's Journey
The Cynic Philosophers: Diogenes to Jesus Nothing New 2024-01-25 | Unless you've been living in a jar, you've probably heard of the famously eccentric philosopher Diogenes, one of the founders of the Cynical school of philosophy. He took the teachings of Socrates to the absolute extreme, living like a dog which has neither possessions nor any intention to follow social norms. But he was not the first philosopher to champion the Cynic lifestyle, and certainly not the last.ko-fi.com/nothingnewEpicureanism, It's Not Just Hedonism!: youtu.be/1rdXi47hFTs The Evolution of the Afterlife, Orphism to Christianity: youtu.be/eML5mFVE6ZUAncient Biography, Fact or Fiction?: youtu.be/GGOMdxmaadwSources:https://iep.utm.edu/cynics/https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ethics-ancient/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chreiaworldhistory.org/Crates_of_Thebeshttps://iep.utm.edu/antisthenes/https://www.academia.edu/35317849/B_Lang_Jesus_among_the_Philosophers_The_Cynic_Connection_Explored_and_Affirmed_with_a_Note_on_Philos_Jewish_Cynic_Philosophy_In_Anders_K_Petersen_et_al_eds_Religio_Philosophical_Discourses_in_the_Mediterranean_World_Leiden_Brill_2017_187_218The History of Philosophy by A.C. Grayling00:00 Introduction02:36 Hellenistic Philosophy05:51 Antisthenes10:49 Diogenes17:34 Crates & Hipparchia21:42 The Influence of Cynicism22:32 Comparing Jesus and the Cynics32:15 Hellenistic Judaism35:19 Jesus & Hellenism37:39 St Paul & The Early Church Fathers
The Evolution of the Afterlife: Orphism to Christianity Nothing New 2023-07-11 | What happens after we die? It's one of humanity's oldest questions, and one we may never answer, but of course that didn't stop ancient cultures from imagining what may be waiting for us on the other side. Ancient Greek myths around the afterlife have proven to be highly influential on the imagination of Christian Europe, and scholars throughout history have traced Christian ideas about the soul and afterlife back to not just Plato, but mythical figures like Orpheus. But as we'll see, there are many issues with the traditional understanding of Orphism which we'll have to untangle first if we want to get an authentic picture of this mysterious ancient cult. ko-fi.com/nothingnewyoutu.be/IxUTx97b1lQyoutu.be/YwCmvTLgHY4youtu.be/Ghle0RAGyrcyoutu.be/1rdXi47hFTsSources:worldhistory.org/Orpheusworldhistory.org/Zagreusencyclopedia.com/literature-and-arts/art-and-architecture/european-art-1600-present/orphismhttps://repository.brynmawr.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1111&context=classics_pubsbrill.com/view/journals/mnem/73/1/article-p36_3.xml?language=enRedefining Ancient Orphism by Radcliffe G Edmonds IIIGreek Religion by Walter BurkertHeaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife by Bart D Ehrman00:00:00 Introduction00:03:21 The Web of Penelope00:06:10 The Myth of Orpheus00:12:16 The Orphic Tradition00:26:57 The Homeric Afterlife00:34:32 Immortal Souls & Reincarnation00:40:20 Orphism in Antiquity & Beyond00:49:17 What the Hell is Orphism all about?01:02:55 Redefining Orphism01:09:14 The Evolution of the Afterlife1:19:19 Outro
Soul Dualism: Ancient Theories of Soul Nothing New 2023-06-04 | The idea of a soul, or an immaterial spiritual essence at the core of every person, is one of the central ideas of many world religions and systems of philosophy. This video explores how different ancient cultures thought about the soul, and how ideas about the soul developed overtime and how they still influence modern society.ko-fi.com/nothingnewCheck out this video for a more in-depth discussion on the Homeric conception of soul: youtu.be/9_h6wd-DxY4youtu.be/1rdXi47hFTsyoutu.be/fmgBcnsu33cyoutu.be/YwCmvTLgHY4youtu.be/1JwXfKHk42gyoutu.be/BZ5Xj4LjkY4Sources:worldhistory.org/article/1023/the-soul-in-ancient-egyptclassicalwisdom.com/people/poets/homer-soulhttps://plato.stanford.edu/entries/ancient-soul/The Early Greek Concept of the Soul by Jan BremmerHeaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife by Bart D. EhrmanThe Origins of Philosophy in Ancient Greece and Ancient India by Richard SeafordBehave: The Biology of Humans at our Best and Worst by Robert M. SapolskyReligion and Magic in Ancient Egypt by Rosalie David00:00 Introduction03:02 Soul Dualism07:36 Ancient Egyptian Views on Soul11:46 The Psychē in the 5th Century18:37 The Psychē in Homer20:35 Individualism & the Soul24:14 Transcending the Self with Nondualism29:22 Behavioral Biology and the Problem of Individual Responsibility34:09 Dividualism and Cultural Relativism37:46 Outro
Gorgias the Nihilist: Paradox & Persuasion Nothing New 2023-05-05 | Scholars of Ancient Greece consider the Sophist, Gorgias of Leontini, to be one of the most innovative orators of his time. He gained great wealth and fame as a teacher of rhetoric, and made many innovations in the field, like using paradox in his arguments and generally contributing to the spread of the Attic Greek dialect. This video explores not just his persuasive skills, but also how his ideas touched on some of the timeless questions of philosophy, and foreshadowed the thought of later thinkers.ko-fi.com/nothingnewyoutu.be/Ghle0RAGyrc00:00 Introduction02:57 Rhetoric and Persuasion05:42 The Power of Logos07:44 On Non-Existence08:35 Kant & Phenomenology 09:47 Gestalt Psychology11:03 Eastern Philosophy12:25 Empiricism vs. Rationalism14:06 Outro
Epicureanism: Its Not Just Hedonism! Nothing New 2023-04-21 | Epicurus is one of the most maligned and misunderstood philosophers in Western culture, and for most of history Epicureanism was just another word for Hedonism. But when we actually look at his thought, we'll see that while he was certainly revolutionary for the time, he's a lot more reasonable than he gets made out to be. We'll explore the wisdom of his ethics, his avant-garde atomism, and why his philosophy clashed with not just Christian philosophy but also Platonic philosophy.ko-fi.com/nothingnewyoutu.be/0e1Rg43fLJs00:00 Introduction03:50 Hellenistic Philosophy04:31 Epicurean Epistemology & Ethics07:49 Epicurus on the Gods09:03 Epicurus on the Soul and Free Will11:34 Epicurus Vs. Plato & Christianity13:43 Epicurus on Dying14:45 Outro
Pisistratus: Tyranny In Athens Nothing New 2023-04-02 | Pisistratus, along with his sons Hippias and Hipparchus, ruled as some of the earliest Tyrants in Athenian history, but surprisingly they enjoyed a fairly good reputation. In fact, some ancient writers considered the period to be a golden age, since culture and literature was patronized, but as we'll see this may have been a populist PR stunt more than anything. Either way, this was the beginning of a perennial problem for the democracy of Athens: the issue of demagogues.ko-fi.com/nothingnewCheck out these videos for more!youtu.be/Ar90Yme9degyoutu.be/BVMdTJYg9_Ayoutu.be/YwCmvTLgHY4Sources:Sarah B. Pomeroy et al. (2018) Ancient Greece: A Political, Social, and Cultural History. Oxford UniversityCambridge University Press (2008) The World of Athens: An Introduction to Classical Athenian cultureHerodotus, HistoriesAristotle, Constitution of Athens00:00 Introduction01:28 Athenian Factionalism04:21 Tricks of the Tyrant Trade08:25 The Reign of Pisistratus11:38 Hippias & Hipparchus13:38 Outro
The Council of 500 #shorts #athens #greece #law Nothing New 2023-03-05 | What was the Council of 500? Find out in this video!For more videos on ancient Greek culture, check out this playlist!youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87USource: stoa.org/demos/article_democracy_overview@page=6&greekEncoding=UnicodeC.html
The Athenian Assembly #shorts #athens #greece #law Nothing New 2023-02-28 | What was the Athenian Assembly? Find out in this video!For more videos on ancient Greek culture, check out this playlist!youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87USource: stoa.org/demos/article_assembly@page=all&greekEncoding=UnicodeC.html
Athenian Special Investigations #shorts #athens #greece #law Nothing New 2023-02-23 | How did democratic Athens investigate serious crimes like bribery and treason? Find out in this video!For more videos on ancient Greek culture, check out this playlist!youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87USource: stoa.org/demos/article_apophasis@page=all&greekEncoding=UnicodeC.html
Justice or Freedom?: Socrates in Prison (Platos Crito) Nothing New 2023-02-19 | Plato's dialogue the Crito depicts one of the final days in the life of Socrates, when his rich friend Crito attempted to help Socrates escape from prison. Amazingly, instead of going along with this plan, Socrates takes on a personification of the Laws of Athens and argues for why he should allow himself to be executed. By doing so, he gives us one of the earliest expressions of a social contract theory. A city allows its citizens to flourish under its protection, therefore its citizens should at least uphold its laws and the decisions of its courts. But like most dialogues, there are many unanswered questions. What if the law or decision of the court was unjust? Should he have tried to escape then? Let me know what you think in the comments!ko-fi.com/nothingnewThe Trial and Death of Socrates (Plato's Apology): youtu.be/5-gyTgFjuIgFor more videos on Greek culture, check out this playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=BZ5Xj4LjkY4&list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87UWant to read this dialogue? Check out this link!:http://classics.mit.edu/Plato/crito.html00:00 Introduction01:50 Preamble to the Dialogue03:11 Crito's Arguments06:31 Whose opinion should we value?07:58 Socrates personifies the Laws12:45 The legacy of this dialogue14:21 A quote16:01 Outro
How did Athens legislate? #shorts #athens #greece #law Nothing New 2023-02-17 | How did democratic Athens legislate? Find out in this video!For more videos on ancient Greek culture, check out this playlist!youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87USource: stoa.org/demos/article_legislation@page=all&greekEncoding=UnicodeC.html
What was the Areopagus? #shorts Nothing New 2023-02-11 | What role did the council of the Areopagus play in democratic Athens? Find out in this video!For more videos on ancient Greek culture, check out this playlist!youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87USource: stoa.org/demos/article_areopagus@page=all&greekEncoding=UnicodeC.html
Debt-Slavery to Democracy: The Reforms of Solon Nothing New 2023-02-03 | Solon is the most legendary lawgiver of ancient Athens, and the wisdom of his reforms would earn him a spot as one of the Seven Sages of Greece. He famously ended the inhumane practice of debt-slavery, and liberated those who had lost their freedom, along with cancelling debts and restoring lost property. But the most vivid portrait of his wisdom comes from Herodotus, and the story he tells of a legendary meeting between Solon and the richest man in antiquity: Croesus, the king of Lydia. ko-fi.com/nothingnewDraco, Athen's First Lawgiver: youtu.be/BVMdTJYg9_ASlavery in Ancient Greece: youtu.be/BZ5Xj4LjkY4For more videos on ancient Greek culture, check out this playlist!youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87UWant to learn more? Check out these links!worldhistory.org/soloncrf-usa.org/bill-of-rights-in-action/bria-22-3-a-solon-put-athens-on-the-road-to-democracyhttps://grbs.library.duke.edu/article/viewFile/12021/403700:00 Introduction02:22 Inequality in Athens05:08 Solon's Reforms09:58 Solon & Croesus (What makes a man fortunate?)17:44 Solon returns to Athens19:16 Outro
Protagoras & The Sophists: Relativism and Democracy Nothing New 2023-01-27 | Protagoras was not only the first professional Sophist, he was also one of the most important. While Plato and Aristotle had a low opinion of the Sophists, in reality he was a profound thinker and as much of a philosopher as anyone else. His famous statement that "Man is the measure of all things" has been seen as the earliest expression of Relativism, and was radically democratic. By arguing that civic virtue could be taught, and that the opinions of others are valid and should be respected, he provides the earliest theoretical foundation for a democracy based on direct participation.ko-fi.com/nothingnewThe Trial of Socrates (Plato's Apology): youtu.be/5-gyTgFjuIgThe Greek Miracle, Ancient Exceptionalism: youtu.be/05X0MeKPqKIInterested in Greek philosophy? Check out this playlist on the Presocratics!:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhvZtnnXHqZJNZlu6mtDdYRxWant to learn more? Check out these links!https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/protagoras/https://iep.utm.edu/protagor/#SH3a00:00 Introduction01:57 Who are the Sophists?04:50 Criticism of the Sophists (The Clouds)10:18 Comparing Socrates to the Sophists11:40 Protagoras19:02 Outro
The Trial of Socrates (Platos Apology) Nothing New 2023-01-18 | Plato's Apology is one of the most famous works of not just philosophy, but world literature in general. It depicts the trial of Socrates, who was charged with impiety and corrupting the young, and sentenced to death for it. Instead of begging for mercy, Socrates gives a powerful defense of his practice of philosophy, and bravely argues that we should not fear death. Why was Socrates so hated? Why did Athens kill the man who the Oracle of Delphi said was the wisest of the Greeks? And why was Socrates not afraid of death? Find out all about it in today's video!ko-fi.com/nothingnewEmpedocles & Anaxagoras: youtu.be/tB1bDirPcPIFor more videos on Greek culture, check out this playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=BZ5Xj4LjkY4&list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87UWant to learn more? Check out these links!http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/socrates/socratesaccount.htmlbritannica.com/biography/Socrates/Background-of-the-trial00:00 Introduction02:12 Socrates' Accusers05:19 Why Did Socrates Question everyone?09:20 Socrates Disputes the Charges12:41 Why We Shouldn't Fear Death15:09 Socrates' Divine Mission17:27 What Does Socrates Deserve?19:03 Closing Remarks25:17 Outro
Slavery in Ancient Greece Nothing New 2023-01-10 | The liberal democracies of the West have always looked to Ancient Greece as the cradle of many cherished ideas and ideals, so it often seems like a contradiction to modern students that Greece was also a slave-owning society. But in fact, whether it's the militarism of Sparta or the democracy of Athens, we'll see that the development of Greek culture and their self-image was tightly linked to the dichotomy of liberty and slavery. By exploring both the ancient sources and modern scholarship, this video hopes to serve as a nearly comprehensive examination of the many aspects of slavery in the ancient world.ko-fi.com/nothingnewHubris, Sin or Crime?: youtu.be/kIKW0Ave_-gDraco, Athen's First Lawgiver: youtu.be/BVMdTJYg9_AFor more videos on Greek culture, check out this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87UWant to learn more? Check out these links for more sources and reading materials!http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.04.0009%3Achapter%3D5%3Asection%3D21https://guides.tricolib.brynmawr.edu/c.php?g=921664&p=6642407https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/ancient/greek-slaves.asp0:00:00 Introduction0:02:00 Democracy and Slavery0:10:07 Where Slaves were Employed0:16:05 Slavery by the Numbers0:18:43 Construction & Mining0:19:42 Sources of Slaves0:22:24 The Scythian Archers0:24:04 Justice & Law0:27:03 Freedom & Citizenship0:31:18 The Ideology of Slave Societies 0:34:17 The Language of Slavery0:36:02 Pseudoscience and Slavery0:37:01 What did Aristotle think?0:40:11 Sophist, Stoic, and Cynic Perspectives0:42:21 What did Aristotle actually think?1:00:13 Slavery in Sparta1:09:21 Outro
The Socratic Problem: Reconstructing the Historical Socrates Nothing New 2022-12-08 | Socrates is one of the most famous philosophers in the world, so it usually surprises new students of philosophy to find out that he never wrote a single treatise. The only reason we know anything about him at all is thanks to the works of Plato, which often feature Socrates as the main character. So how do we know Plato was telling the truth about Socrates? Was he even a historical figure? Find out in today's video!ko-fi.com/nothingnewFor more videos on Ancient Greek culture, check out this playlist!youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87UWant to learn more? Check out these links!https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/socrates/#SocProWhoWasSocReahttps://iep.utm.edu/socrates/#SH1bThanks for watching, don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe!00:00 Introduction02:27 The Socratic Problem09:22 Outro
Democritus & Leucippus: The Atomists Nothing New 2022-12-01 | The Atomists, Democritus & Leucippus, were two of the earliest philosophers to put forward a theory of atomism, which is the idea that everything is made up of incredibly tiny particles. This would turn out to be one of the most influential ideas from Greek philosophy in the history of science, find out all about it in today's video!For more videos on Presocratic Philosophy, check out this playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhvZtnnXHqZJNZlu6mtDdYRxWant to learn more? Check out these links!https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/leucippus/https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/democritus/Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly content!00:00 Introduction02:04 The Atomists07:31 Outro
Draco: Athens First Lawgiver Nothing New 2022-11-25 | Draco was Athens' first lawgiver, and perhaps it's most harsh. His name has become an adjective, Draconian, which is used to describe cruel or harsh laws. His constitution would have to be revised by Solon, since he codified antiquated practices like debt slavery. Find out all about him and the beginnings of Athenian law in today's video!For more videos on Ancient Greek culture, check out this playlist!youtube.com/watch?v=05X0MeKPqKI&list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87UOstracism: Exile by the People, For the People:youtu.be/xnEXBrOWWQYWant to learn more? Check out these links!worldhistory.org/Dracos_Law_Codestoa.org/demos/article_assembly@page=2&greekEncoding=UnicodeC.htmlstoa.org/demos/article_council@page=2&greekEncoding=UnicodeC.htmlThanks for watching, don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe!00:00 Introduction01:21 Cylon & Draco07:50 The Council & Assembly09:07 Channel Update10:54 Outro
Empedocles & Anaxagoras: The Pluralists Nothing New 2022-11-19 | The Pluralists, Empedocles & Anaxagoras, combined the philosophy of previous Presocratic thinkers in a way that would influence not just Plato and Aristotle, but also leave a lasting impact on Western philosophy and esotericism by proposing that reality is composed of the four classical elements and abstract forces like the Nous: a "cosmic mind" which has power over all living beings. Find out all about them in today's video! For more videos on Presocratic Philosophy, check out this playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhvZtnnXHqZJNZlu6mtDdYRxWhat is the Evil Eye?: youtu.be/qIO2FQ45t3YWant to learn more? Check out these links!https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/empedocles/https://iep.utm.edu/empedocles/https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/anaxagoras/https://iep.utm.edu/anaxagoras/Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly content!00:00 Introduction01:35 Empedocles07:41 Anaxagoras13:24 Outro
Ancient Mysticism: The Mysteries at Eleusis Nothing New 2022-11-14 | The yearly rites of initiation at Eleusis, also known as the Mysteries, were one of the most enduring practices of Ancient Greek spirituality, being practiced for around 2000 years. They are also one of the best kept secrets of Ancient Greece, all we know is that the Greater Mysteries at Eleusis were an unforgettable experience that had the power to be life-changing. How did the Greeks reliably produce such a mystical experience for thousands of initiates? Find out in today's video!ko-fi.com/nothingnewFor more videos on Ancient Greek culture, check out this playlist!youtube.com/watch?v=05X0MeKPqKI&list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87UWant to learn more? Check out these links!worldhistory.org/article/32/the-eleusinian-mysteries-the-rites-of-demeterhttps://www.ciis.edu/WSE/WSE%20Documents/WSE%20PDFs/07_keller.pdfncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1637017maps.org/news-letters/v23n1/v23n1_p20-23.pdfThanks for watching, don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe!00:00 Introduction03:18 Greco-Roman Mystery Religions08:51 The Eleusinian Mysteries15:37 The Kykeon19:13 Outro
Pythagoras: Mathlete or Mystic? Nothing New 2022-11-03 | Pythagoras is one of the most well known, and yet mythological of all the presocratic philosophers. While today he is known more for mathematical theorems, in antiquity he was famous for his spiritual beliefs such as the immortality and reincarnation of the soul. Find out all about it in today's video!For more videos on Presocratic Philosophy, check out this playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhvZtnnXHqZJNZlu6mtDdYRxMagic and Sacrifice in Ancient Greece: youtu.be/hM49y01HieAPythagoras & His Weird Cult: youtu.be/HgR6YrJDUR8Want to learn more? Check out these links!https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/pythagoras/https://iep.utm.edu/pythagoras/Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly content!00:00 Introduction02:13 Pythagoras07:47 Pythagoras' School12:11 Outro
Magic and Sacrifice in Ancient Greece Nothing New 2022-10-27 | Magic and sacrifice has been practiced in Ancient Greece since well before the age of Homer and Hesiod, and lasted into the Roman period. The magical practices of Hellenistic Greece in particular would go on to be a major influence on medieval alchemy and modern new age, find all about it in today's episode!For more videos on Ancient Greek culture, check out this playlist!youtube.com/watch?v=05X0MeKPqKI&list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87UWant to learn more? Check out these links!metmuseum.org/toah/hd/grlg/hd_grlg.htmlearnreligions.com/method-of-sacrifice-in-ancient-greece-4079925wondriumdaily.com/ancient-greek-gods-and-many-ways-to-appease-themThanks for watching, don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe!00:00 Introduction01:36 Passion & Madness05:20 Sacrifice09:28 Magic13:30 Outro
Parmenides: Everything is One Nothing New 2022-10-22 | The philosophy of Parmenides had a huge influence on Plato, and as a result all of Western philosophy. He has been called the father of ontology, and his philosophy of monism would have later scholars pointing out the similarities in his thought and certain Eastern philosophies such as Advaita Vedanta. Find out all about it in today’s video!For more videos on Presocratic Philosophy, check out this playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhvZtnnXHqZJNZlu6mtDdYRxFurther reading for further learning:https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/parmenides/https://iep.utm.edu/parmenid/Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly content!00:00 Introduction03:42 Parmenides09:26 Outro
Demosthenes & the Power of Speech Nothing New 2022-10-18 | Demosthenes is easily the most important orator from Ancient Greece, and yet he isn't talked about as much as other famous figures from that era. Learn all about his exciting life and tragic death in today's video!For more videos on Ancient Greek culture, check out this playlist!youtube.com/watch?v=05X0MeKPqKI&list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87UWant to learn more? Check out these links!greekreporter.com/2021/12/02/demosthenesHubris: Sin or Crime: youtu.be/kIKW0Ave_-gDemosthenes the Perfect Orator by Memoria Press: youtu.be/bGMmtiK57nUThanks for watching, don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe!00:00 Introduction01:01 Demosthenes07:23 Outro
Ancient Greek Athleticism: Stories From the Olympics! Nothing New 2022-10-13 | The Olympics were one of the most famous and important events in the Ancient Greek world, it was so important that even war would be put on hold so that everyone could enjoy the games. Their love of competition would go on to inspire the modern revival of the Olympics, find all about it in today's video!For more videos on Ancient Greek culture, check out this playlist!youtube.com/watch?v=05X0MeKPqKI&list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87UWant to learn more? Check out these links!olympics.com/ioc/ancient-olympic-gameshttps://www.penn.museum/sites/olympics/olympicorigins.shtmlhttp://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/Thanks for watching, don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe!00:00 Introduction01:45 The Olympics07:19 Stories of Olympic Champions12:04 Outro
The Greek Miracle: Exceptionalism in the Ancient World Nothing New 2022-10-09 | The explosion of culture in Greece during the classical period was so impressive, it's been called the "Greek Miracle", but that doesn't mean anything supernatural was going on. Find out what inspired the Greeks to be so adventurous in all aspects of life as we explore the circumstances that forced the Greeks to always be thinking of solutions to real world problems in today's episode!For more videos on Greek Culture check out this playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87UFull interview with Edith Hall:greece-is.com/news/curiosity-innovation-prof-edith-hall-roots-greek-miracleDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly content!00:00 Introduction01:32 A Scholar's Perspective03:55 Greek Culture05:15 Why People Focus on Ancient Greece08:19 Outro
Heraclitus: Philosopher of Flux & Fire Nothing New 2022-09-18 | Heraclitus is one of the most obscure, and yet influential thinkers in Presocratic philosophy. Want to know how he came to influence Plato, Stoicism, and even Christianity? Learn all about it in today's video!For more videos on Presocratic Philosophy, check out this playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhvZtnnXHqZJNZlu6mtDdYRxFurther reading for further learning:https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/heraclitus/https://iep.utm.edu/heraclit/Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly content!00:00 Introduction01:49 Heraclitus07:31 The Logos10:07 Outro
Ancient Wine Parties! (The Greek Symposium) Nothing New 2022-09-03 | Symposiums sure seemed a lot funner in Ancient Greek times, but the meaning of that word has also changed a whole bunch since then. Because when we're talking about an ancient symposium, we're talking about wine parties. Learn all about it in today's video! Check out these links to learn more!https://www.colorado.edu/classics/2018/06/18/symposium-ancient-greek-societyclassicalwisdom.com/culture/the-history-of-the-symposium-in-the-ancient-worldFor more videos on Greek culture, check out this playlist!youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87UDon't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share with your friends!00:00 Introduction00:54 History of Wine03:53 Symposiums07:46 Outro
Xenophanes: Sceptic, Pantheist, or Both? Nothing New 2022-08-26 | Xenophanes is famous for his criticism of the gods, but you may not be aware that he could in fact be one of the earliest Pantheists in Western Philosophy. Learn all about it in today's video!For more videos on Presocratic Philosophy, check out this playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhvZtnnXHqZJNZlu6mtDdYRxFurther reading for further learning:https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/xenophanes/https://iep.utm.edu/xenoph/Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly content!
Hubris: Sin or Crime? Nothing New 2022-08-23 | Hubris has been a common tragic flaw since Ancient Greek theater, but did you know it was also a crime in Ancient Greece as well? Find out all about it in today's video!For more videos on Greek culture, check out this playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87UFurther reading for further learning:Greater Dionysia: artsedge.kennedy-center.org/interactives/greece/theater/prologueOverview.htmlDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for weekly content!
Anaximander & Anaximenes: What Is the World Made Of? Nothing New 2022-08-18 | In this video we're wrapping up our exploration of the Milesian school with the two most famous Milesian philosophers next to Thales: Anaximander and Anaximenes. Find out what they thought the world was made of in today's video!Check out my video on Thales for more context in case you missed it: youtube.com/watch?v=BqGaVMuThkAFurther reading for further learning:https://iep.utm.edu/anaximander/https://iep.utm.edu/anaximenes/Thanks for watching, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe!00:00 Introduction01:09 Anaximander04:50 Anaximenes07:28 Outro
Ostracism: Exile by the People Nothing New 2022-08-03 | If you thought middle school was bad, imagine how bad it would've been if your classmates could've voted you out of the class. Ostracism is one of the most unique and interesting features of Ancient Athenian democracy, find out why in today's video!Want more videos on Ancient Greek Culture? Check out this playlist!youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Lq-Fe9HIhtwFYnPpig1VySaAy1QM87UThanks for watching, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe.00:00 Introduction01:57 The Ostracism of Aristides the Just06:18 Ostracism in General 09:46 Outro
Thales of Miletus: Everything is Full of Gods Nothing New 2022-07-27 | Thales of Miletus has often been called the first philosopher in Ancient Greek thought, and his wisdom earned him a spot as one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Find out why in today's video!Further reading for further learning:philosophybasics.com/philosophers_thales.htmlhttps://iep.utm.edu/thales/Thanks for watching, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to help promote my content in the algorithm.
The First Philosophers: The Presocratics Nothing New 2022-07-21 | In this video, I'll introduce you to a group of thinkers that's often given the label of the first philosophers in the Western tradition, the Presocratics. We'll be covering each of these thinkers in more depth later in their own individual videos, so if you're interested and want to learn more you can look forward to those. Don't forget to to comment, like, & subscribe. If you learned something, consider sharing it with others. Thanks.
Ancient Biography: Fact or Fiction? Nothing New 2022-07-14 | In this video, I'll introduce you to two of the most important biographers of the Ancient World, who'll be appearing again and again as a source throughout these videos. Don't forget to to comment, like, & subscribe. If you learned something, consider sharing it with others. Thanks.
Who Were the Most Important People in Ancient Greece? Nothing New 2022-07-07 | This channel will eventually be a study of history through the lens of the literature and philosophy of that time, starting with the Ancient Greeks. If you're new to the subject, this video should hopefully serve as a basic primer to introduce you to some of the important names that will be coming up again and again in future videos. Please let me know what you think of the video in the comments below, and I plan on addressing any questions in future videos so don't be afraid to ask. Subscribing and liking helps the algorithm recommend my content to more people, so if you learned something please help share it so others can learn too. Thank you.
