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Pericles' Funeral Oration | The New Thinkery Ep. 34
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56 minutes
Released:
Mar 17, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Death is always a difficult subject, and having to give a eulogy, as Greg notes, is extremely difficult. Pericles gave one of the most memorable funeral orations in history. So good, in fact, that Abraham Lincoln might've used it for inspiration. But it's not flawless, and the guys dive into Pericles' Funeral Oration to discuss its deeper meaning and themes.
Released:
Mar 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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