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The New Thinkery

Sep 30, 2020

On this week's episode of The New Thinkery, the guys are kicking off a new series of episodes aimed at breaking down one of the greatest works of political philosophy ever put to paper: Plato's Symposium. In the inaugural episode, the guys focus on the historical and political context in which Plato's Symposium takes...


Sep 23, 2020

This week, the guys are joined by one of Greg's former teachers, Robert C. Bartlett, Behrakis Professor of Hellenic Political Studies at Boston College. Together, they discuss his new book of translations of and essays on Aristophanes' two earliest plays: the Acharnians and the Knights. Don't miss out on a history...


Sep 16, 2020

Join the guys this week as they break down Plato's famous book, Gorgias. They analyze the larger themes of the book with a dash of humor, while also pausing to explain some of the most important passages. Plus: what do broken arms, German elementary schoolchildren, and "cheese farms" have to do with rhetoric?  


Sep 9, 2020

In this episode of The New Thinkery, the guys interview Dr. Charles Butterworth, Emeritus Professor of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland, College Park. Ever the teacher, Dr. Butterworth covers several topics, including: his education, teaching methods, and fun stories about times in the classroom; he...


Sep 2, 2020

On this week's edition of The New Thinkery, the guys discuss how to (and not to) teach political philosophy. Alex and Greg teach political philosophy as a full-time job, so they have several key insights pinpointing where professors can go wrong. They also give concrete advice on what good professors should do to get...