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Beginning with the witch hunts of the early 15th century, Professor Jennifer McNabb takes you on an eye-opening exploration of witchcraft and superstition in Witchcraft in the Western Tradition. In these 10 lectures, you will better understand where many of our most indelible images of witchcraft come from and how the religious pursuit of witches across Europe and into the Americas in the early modern period spread fear and violence like a contagion, for generations.

What exactly is the Western literary canon? Why does it contain certain works and not others? And what do particular works in the Western canon tell us about the development of literature and civilization? Explore these and other thought-provoking lectures with a thorough investigation of more than 30 key works of the Western canon and the critical roles they played-and continue to play-in the development of Western literature.

Western civilization is under attack. At universities and in the media, professors and pundits decry Western civilization as exploitative, destructive, and without value. But fear not: coming to its defense is this "P.I." guide to Western civilization.

A Short History of Western Thought outlines the 2,500-year history of European ideas from the philosophers of classical antiquity to the thinkers of today; no major representative of any significant strand of Western thought escapes Trombley's attention. Included are the Christian Scholastic theologians of the Middle Ages, the German idealists from Kant to Hegel, and the four shapers-in-chief of our modern world: Karl Marx, Charles Darwin, Sigmund Freud, and Albert Einstein.

Beginning with the Renaissance, the culture of the West exploded. Over the next 600 years, rapid innovations in philosophy, technology, economics, military affairs, and politics allowed what had once been a cultural backwater left by the collapse of the Roman Empire to dominate the world. This comprehensive series of 48 lectures by an award-winning teacher and captivating lecturer will show you how - and why - this extraordinary transformation took place.

Far too often, public discussion of science is carried out by journalists, voters, and politicians who have received their science secondhand. The Story of Western Science shows us the joy and importance of reading groundbreaking science writing for ourselves and guides us back to the masterpieces that have changed the way we think about our world, our cosmos, and ourselves.

From Heraclitus’ fragments on change to Hannah Arendt’s reflections on responsibility, this series traces the story of Western moral thought. Each episode introduces the life, context, and ideas of the philosophers who shaped how we think about right and wrong, freedom and duty, justice and power. Designed for newcomers yet rich enough for curious thinkers, it offers a guided journey through the great debates that still shape our world today.What does it mean to be human?Western Moral Philosophy for Beginners and Selenius Media takes you on a guided journey through the minds that shaped ...

Discover the books that have already changed the lives of millions. This unabridged guide to the literature of the spirit surveys fifty of the all-time classics, giving you their key ideas, insights, and applications—everything you need to know to start benefiting from these legendary works...

Bloomsbury presents The House of Wisdom: How the Arabs Transformed Western Civilization by Jonathan Lyons, read by Nezar Alerazi. For centuries following the fall of Rome, Western Europe was a benighted backwater, a world of subsistence farming, minimal literacy, and violent conflict. Meanwhile...

Bennett's served in many capacities in the WWI war effort. After a visit to the Western Front he wrote this 1915 collection of essays about his impressions. He declined being awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) at the end of the war. - Summary by David Wales

This sharp commentary on the rise and current decline of Western Civilization touches on historical moments - including the building of early universities in the Middle Ages and the American Revolution - and figures - including Augustine, Acquinas, Edmund Burke, and Adam Smith - that exemplify the faith-reason synthesis at the heart of Western Civilization, as well as the modern villains that threaten to destroy it.

As the United States marks its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, we explore the people and places that helped weave Western Massachusetts into the fabric of our country.

Originally published in 1841, Moltke’s essay The Western Boundary delves into the intricate tapestry of Franco-German relations, tracing their evolution from the fall of the Roman Empire to the contemporary political landscape, all while challenging prevailing French narratives. This compelling examination follows the backdrop of Adolphe Thiers 1840 calls for the annexation of the left bank of the Rhine, which emerged after Frances capitulation to Britain and Russia over the Oriental question. Additionally, the collection includes Holland and Belgium in their Mutual Relations, a ...

The Scottish historian, Robert Balmain Mowat writes, “When this period opens one of the finest epochs in German history had just closed, and a time of confusion begun.” With the death of the Emperor Frederick II, Germany’s many feudal territories became practically hereditary sovereignties, her Free Imperial Cities almost independent states. But within the walls of these city-states, as in their Italian counterparts, commercial life flourished. During this period the Great Schism divided Christendom and was with infinite difficulty resolved. This was the age of Dante, Boccaccio, and ...

Removing bias and sensationalism from the news of Alberta, BC, and Canada. Providing the context and information needed to put you on the right side of the news.

Exploring the historic people, places, and events of Western Massachusetts

Dive into the thrilling adventures of an English lad who embarks on a quest for employment as a cowboy on a bustling cattle ranch. His journey through a gripping roundup showcases the hard work and exhilarating escapades of cowboy life. From the trials of ranching to the dramatic perils faced during an Indian raid, filled with pillage, capture, and daring rescues, this story is brimming with lively adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

A Welsh Mythology Saga in Story and Song The great dragon will return. In the youth of the world, when God called for builders to shape a home for His children, he answered first. These hills rose at his command. He labored long, thinking all was for his own kind. But the vineyard was always intended for the children of Adam. For fragile creatures who would receive what the mightiest of beasts could not possess. In that betrayal, his purpose turned to poison, and now he returns to unmake his creation. For a thousand generations a guardian kept watch where rain drives against ancient stone and ...

Western Civilisation applies to the rich traditions of European cultures and histories that have come to dominate global civilisation. We are going to look at Western Civilisation; all within twelve short podcasts. I hope to show you some interesting things, confound some of your ideals and leave you wanting to explore this topic further. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.