Episodes

  • 05 - Introduction. Areopagitica by John Milton.

    05 - Introduction. Areopagitica by John Milton.
    Aug 3 2026
    05 - Introduction. Areopagitica by John Milton.
    "Areopagitica" by John Milton is a prose polemic published in 1644 opposing government censorship of printed works. Written during the English Civil War, this impassioned defense challenges Parliament's licensing order requiring pre-publication approval. Milton argues that free access to all ideas—even controversial ones—allows individuals to exercise reason and judgment. Drawing on biblical and classical references, he contends that truth emerges through open discussion rather than state control. This work became one of history's most influential arguments for freedom of speech and expression.
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    14 mins
  • 04 - Life of Milton. Areopagitica by John Milton.

    04 - Life of Milton. Areopagitica by John Milton.
    Aug 3 2026
    04 - Life of Milton. Areopagitica by John Milton.
    "Areopagitica" by John Milton is a prose polemic published in 1644 opposing government censorship of printed works. Written during the English Civil War, this impassioned defense challenges Parliament's licensing order requiring pre-publication approval. Milton argues that free access to all ideas—even controversial ones—allows individuals to exercise reason and judgment. Drawing on biblical and classical references, he contends that truth emerges through open discussion rather than state control. This work became one of history's most influential arguments for freedom of speech and expression.
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    30 mins
  • 03 - Part 3. Areopagitica by John Milton.

    03 - Part 3. Areopagitica by John Milton.
    Aug 3 2026
    03 - Part 3. Areopagitica by John Milton.
    "Areopagitica" by John Milton is a prose polemic published in 1644 opposing government censorship of printed works. Written during the English Civil War, this impassioned defense challenges Parliament's licensing order requiring pre-publication approval. Milton argues that free access to all ideas—even controversial ones—allows individuals to exercise reason and judgment. Drawing on biblical and classical references, he contends that truth emerges through open discussion rather than state control. This work became one of history's most influential arguments for freedom of speech and expression.
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    36 mins
  • 02 - Part 2. Areopagitica by John Milton.

    02 - Part 2. Areopagitica by John Milton.
    Aug 3 2026
    02 - Part 2. Areopagitica by John Milton.
    "Areopagitica" by John Milton is a prose polemic published in 1644 opposing government censorship of printed works. Written during the English Civil War, this impassioned defense challenges Parliament's licensing order requiring pre-publication approval. Milton argues that free access to all ideas—even controversial ones—allows individuals to exercise reason and judgment. Drawing on biblical and classical references, he contends that truth emerges through open discussion rather than state control. This work became one of history's most influential arguments for freedom of speech and expression.
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    43 mins
  • 01 - Part 1. Areopagitica by John Milton.

    01 - Part 1. Areopagitica by John Milton.
    Aug 3 2026
    01 - Part 1. Areopagitica by John Milton.
    "Areopagitica" by John Milton is a prose polemic published in 1644 opposing government censorship of printed works. Written during the English Civil War, this impassioned defense challenges Parliament's licensing order requiring pre-publication approval. Milton argues that free access to all ideas—even controversial ones—allows individuals to exercise reason and judgment. Drawing on biblical and classical references, he contends that truth emerges through open discussion rather than state control. This work became one of history's most influential arguments for freedom of speech and expression.
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    45 mins