Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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An introduction to the great books and the great conversation. In this episode, I (Christian Poole) also cover questions like: Why read the great books? What makes a great book? Why focus on the great books of the West and not the East? Also covered is the Great Books of the Western World set, which I use extensively in this podcast and channel.

ABOUT THE PODCAST
The ThinkingWest: Great Books Explored podcast revives the “Great Conversation” in our digital age through exploring the great books of the western world. We dive deep into the most influential books of all time, read short essays and letters from the greatest thinkers, and discuss timeless ideas that continue to shape our culture today.

ABOUT THINKINGWEST
ThinkingWest aims to revive the “Great Conversation” in our digital age through promoting the study of the great books of the western world, classical approaches to education, and through thoughtful commentary on current events, history, philosophy, culture, education, and religion.

LINKS
Website: thinkingwest.com
Donate to support this work: thinkingwest.com/donate
List of the Great Books of the Western World: thinkingwest.com/encyclopedia-britannicas-great-books-of-the-western-world

Music composed and produced by Adam Drakos. Check out his channel here for more of his work: youtube.com/channel/UC_FCM3xVckCuT-BYKBat8WA

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