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The Claremont Review of Books Podcast“They Forgot to Sing,” by Anthony EsolenAssociate Editor Spencer Klavan reads “They Forgot to Sing,” Anthony Esolen’s review of Poetry as Enchantment, by Dana Gioia, featured in the spring 2025 issue.2025-06-3014 min
The FORGE Truth PodcastWhy Civilization Depends on Men: A Conversation with Anthony EsolenSend us a textWhat makes a civilization thrive—and what role do men play in building and sustaining it? In this powerful conversation, Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones sit down with Dr. Anthony Esolen, Distinguished Professor of Humanities and acclaimed author of No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men. With insight drawn from decades of studying literature, culture, theology, and history, Esolen explains why male strength—both physical and moral—is foundational to the rise and survival of civilizations. Together, they unpack what’s at stake in today’s culture, the crisis facing boys...2025-05-0532 min
The Theology PugcastAnthony Esolen on Artificial Intelligence and the Desecration of the WordToday the Pugcast is pleased to welcome Anthony Esolen on the show! Tony is a prolific author and translator. Perhaps his best known work is his translation of Dante's Divine Comedy. Today the pugs ask Tony for his thoughts on Artificial Intelligence, particularly Chatbots and Large Language Models (LLMs). As you might infer from the title of the show, he is less than impressed. The conversation is free-flowing and we think Tony's thoughts are always erudite and fascinating. We hope you agree!
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The PugcastAnthony Esolen on Artificial Intelligence and the Desecration of the WordToday the Pugcast is pleased to welcome Anthony Esolen on the show! Tony is a prolific author and translator. Perhaps his best known work is his translation of Dante's Divine Comedy. Today the pugs ask Tony for his thoughts on Artificial Intelligence, particularly Chatbots and Large Language Models (LLMs). As you might infer from the title of the show, he is less than impressed. The conversation is free-flowing and we think Tony's thoughts are always erudite and fascinating. We hope you agree!
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Developing Classical ThinkersThe Western Tradition & Our Intellectual Inheritance | Anthony Esolen | Conference of Miletus 2024Today, many educators downplay the value of the Western canon. They discount any wisdom or insights one may glean from being steeped in the tradition we have inherited.In this lecture from the Conference of Miletus, Anthony Esolen presents five reasons why teachers ought to teach the great works of the Western tradition and the impact it can have on students at a classical school.Originally from northeastern Pennsylvania and the grandson of southern Italian immigrants, Dr. Anthony Esolen received his A.B. in English Literature from Princeton University and his M.A. and Ph.D...2024-07-2517 min
The Garrett Ashley Mullet ShowReviewing ‘No Apologies’ by Anthony EsolenHe was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses that Yahweh, the God of Israel, had given, and the king granted him all that he asked, for the hand of Yahweh his God was on him.
- Ezra 7:6b
This Episode’s Links and Timestamps:
00:24 – Scripture Reading
05:09 – Thoughts on the Reading
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Jadem FreitasSem Desculpas por ser Homem | Anthony EsolenLivro em análise: "Sem Desculpaspor ser Homem" de Anthony Esolen
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Reading Revisitedep. 3: Revisiting Crossing to SafetyCrossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner (RR 2024)The Inferno by Dante (translated by Anthony Esolen)The Purgatorio by Dante (translated by Anthony Esolen)The Paradiso by Dante (translated by Anthony Esolen)Angle of Repose by Wallace StegnerKristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset (RR 2020)The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis (RR 2022)Diary of a Country Priest by Georges BernanosThe Remains of the Day by Kazuo IshiguroEast of Eden by John SteinbeckAs (almost) always, thank you to...2024-06-231h 19Developing Classical ThinkersRaphael and John Singer Sargent | Anthony Esolen & "To Read a Work of Art"In this webinar, Dr. Anthony Esolen examined three seminal works art: Raphael's "The School of Athens" and two paintings from John Singer Sargent's "The Triumph of Religion" with "The Israelites Oppressed" and "The Messianic Era." The beauty we see, hear, or touch has the power to enter our minds and memories more powerfully than do philosophical or political abstractions expressed in words.As teachers, we must remember this, especially when we want to introduce our students to ways of life embodied in another culture. A painting--even the decorated hilt of a sword--can work wonders. Dr. Anthony E...2024-05-2140 min
The Right Take With Mark TapsonEp. 56 — The Lies Of Our Time (Featuring Anthony Esolen)In this episode, Mark speaks to Anthony Esolen, an author, social commentator, and the Distinguished Professor of Humanities at Thales College. Esolen's most recent book, "The Lies of Our Time", is available for purchase.
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Federalist Radio HourPoet Anthony Esolen Exposes ‘The Lies of Our Time’Anthony Esolen, an author and distinguished professor of humanities at Thales College, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to break down pervasive lies about history, beauty, and literature in our culture. You can find Esolen's latest book, "The Lies of Our Time," here. If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continues to inflict devastating damage, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism that America needs.2024-02-2333 min
A True Good Beautiful LifeDiscovering Dante & The Tool of NarrationON THIS EPISODE Hell. What do you think of when you hear the word "Hell?" A place full of gnashing of teeth? A pit deep in the center of the earth? A black hole? A realm filled with shades of Greek heroes and the god of the Underworld, Hades? And what about Heaven? What images and phrases flash in your mind? These places, Heaven and Hell, are important elements of Christian theolog. On today's episode, I have the honor of talking with Kristen Rudd, a fellow teacher who is an authority on the Classics and teaches various s...2024-02-231h 03Developing Classical ThinkersAnthony Esolen and "Masterpiece Christmas: To Read a Work of Art"In this webinar, just in time for the 2023-Christmas season, Dr. Anthony Esolen walked viewers through four seminal pieces of art including: "The Nativity" by Giotto (1314-1315), "The Presentation of the Holy Family" by Mantegna (1455), "Christ among the Doctors" by Dirck van Baburen (1622), and "The Holy Family" by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1650).The beauty we see, hear, or touch has the power to enter our minds and memories more powerfully than do philosophical or political abstractions expressed in words. As teachers, we must remember this, especially when we want to introduce our students to ways of life embodied in a...2023-12-1256 minDeveloping Classical ThinkersAnthony Esoleon and "To Read a Painting, to Enter Another World"How can you learn about, or teach about, the Renaissance or any great period of human civilization, from dwelling upon the art that the masters produced? If the beauty we see or hear or touch enters our minds and memories more powerfully than do ideas expressed in words, isn't it advisable for the teacher to show how the ideas of a culture are embodied in art? What experience does the student have, for example, when he is taught to "read" two very different paintings of the same subject, one from the early Renaissance and one from the time near its...2023-11-2148 min
Conversations with ConsequencesEp. 238 Anthony Esolen Talks Dante and Word and Song!World-renowned author, speaker, and professor, Anthony Esolen joins Dr. Grazie Christie wading into Dante's Divine Comedy and delving into his newest venture Word and Song, a project that he and he wife are immersed in with the high hopes of ‘reclaiming the realm of the imagination for the good, the true and the beautiful.' Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!2023-11-1054 min
The Catholic Culture PodcastHighlights: Esolen in the Wild West, Thomas More’s conscience, and moreLooking back at highlights from past episodes of the Catholic Culture Podcast and Criteria: The Catholic Film Podcast. Full episodes below: Catholic Culture Podcast Ep. 65—Reason with Stories, Philosophize with Your Life (Vision of the Soul Pt. III)—James Matthew Wilson https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/ep-64-reason-with-stories-philosophize-with-your-life-vision-soul-pt-iii-james-matthew-wilson/ Ep. 73—St. John Henry Newman’s Aesthetics—Fr. Guy Nicholls, Cong. Orat. https://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/ep-73-st-john-henry-newmans-aesthetics-fr-guy-nicholls-cong-orat/ Criteria: The Catholic Film Podcast Robert Bolt’s Man for All Seasons: Christian saint or “hero of selfhood”? https://www.catholicculture.or...2023-10-171h 18
Kresta in the AfternoonIn the Beginning was the Word: Understanding John’s Gospel - Anthony Esolen(30 August 2023)Although all the Gospels are rich in theology, it is the Gospel of John that stands out in making the point that Christ is not just the last of the Prophets; He is the Creator of Earth and Heaven. So much can be gleaned from the first 18 verses alone. Anthony Esolen is our guest.
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The Catholic CurrentRescuing Culture From the Academics (Dr. Anthony Esolen) 11/28/22We welcome back author and scholar Dr. Anthony Esolen to discuss how we can rebuild culture thought his web magazine, Word and Song. How can music, poetry, and positive media end the addiction to the cult of the expert? The Temptations of the Intellectual Word & Song Magazine: Reclaiming the Good, the Beautiful, and the True Restoring the Rules of a Healthy Society Real Philosophy for Real People: Tools for Truthful Living The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord My Christmas with Belloc and Chesterton Questions? Comments? Feedback...2022-11-2852 minKresta in the AfternoonIn the Beginning was the Word: Understanding John’s Gospel - Anthony Esolen(18 October 2022)Although all the Gospels are rich in theology, it is the Gospel of John that stands out in making the point that Christ is not just the last of the Prophets; He is the Creator of Earth and Heaven. So much can be gleaned from the first 18 verses alone. Anthony Esolen is our guest.
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Life on TargetEp. 49 | Why Masculine Strength Matters with Dr. Anthony EsolenDr. Anthony Esolen is the author of twenty-eight books and over 1,000 articles in both scholarly and general interest journals. A senior editor of Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity, Dr. Esolen is known for his elegant essays on the faith...2022-10-071h 25Kresta in the AfternoonWithout Real Men, Civilization Dies - Anthony Esolen(23 September 2022)There’s a popular phrase from the feminist movement of the mid-20th Century: “A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle!” Both sexes suffer when the functions, values, and truths about one of them are put down. When men are not allowed to be men, then women are not allowed to be women—and neither can flourish. Anthony Esolen joins us.
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Conversations with ConsequencesEp. 177 Dr. Anthony Esolen on Dante & Dr. Donna Harrison Talks Conscience RightsDr. Grazie Christie discusses Dante and the eternal truths of the Divine Comedy with lauded translator Dr. Anthony Esolen. He also speaks about his new weekly magazine, Word and Song inviting us all to elevate our minds to the good, true, and beautiful by reflecting on poetry and prose. Pro-life physician Dr. Donna Harrison also joins discussing the latest assault on pro-life doctors and nurses--and how Catholics can make their voices heard in the public square, Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on...2022-09-0954 min
The Simple TruthNo Apologies (Dr. Anthony Esolen) - 8/29/228/29/22 - Dr. Anthony Esolen is the author of 27 books and over 1,000 articles in both scholarly and general interest journals. A senior editor of Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity, Dr. Esolen is known for his elegant essays on the faith and for his clear social commentaries. His articles appear regularly in Touchstone, Crisis, First Things, Inside the Vatican, Public Discourse, The Catholic Thing, Magnificat, and Chronicles. His latest books are No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends upon the Strength of Men, and The Hundredfold – his first book of original contemplative poetry.2022-08-2950 minThe Catholic CurrentDo We Need Catholic Poetry? (Dr. Anthony Esolen) 8/25/22We welcome back Dr. Anthony Esolen of Magdalen College for a special podcast-extended episode. Dr. Esolen and Father McTeigue discuss culture, worship, and recite selections of poetry, including works from Dr. Esolen's book The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord, and from his online magazine Word & Song. Word & Song Magazine: Reclaiming the Good, the Beautiful, and the True The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord I Am a Restorationist The Agony - George Herbert Poems Every Catholic Should Know - Joseph Pearce Looking for Jesus at the Philadelphia Museum of...2022-08-251h 41Kresta in the AfternoonIn the Beginning was the Word: Understanding John’s Gospel - Anthony Esolen(10 August 2022)Although all the Gospels are rich in theology, it is the Gospel of John that stands out in making the point that Christ is not just the last of the Prophets; He is the Creator of Earth and Heaven. So much can be gleaned from the first 18 verses alone. Anthony Esolen is our guest.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alkresta/message2022-08-1026 minKresta in the AfternoonWithout Real Men, Civilization Dies (Anthony Esolen, 7/25/22)There’s a popular phrase from the feminist movement of the mid-20th Century: “A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle!” Both sexes suffer when the functions, values, and truths about one of them are put down. When men are not allowed to be men, then women are not allowed to be women—and neither can flourish. Anthony Esolen joins us.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alkresta/message2022-07-2626 min
The Catholic GentlemanWhy Society Depends on Strong Men (w/ Anthony Esolen)Today Sam and John are joined by an incredible Catholic man, professor, and author, Dr. Anthony Esolen. In his new book, "No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men", he gets straight to the point from history, societal development, biology, and observation. He goes to the core of masculinity to return to men the joy of their manliness. We live in distorted times and this conversation is just scratching the surface of the truth that all men must understand.🔴 Books for EverymanThe Hundredfold - https://www.amazon.com/Hundredfold-Songs-Lord-Anthony-Esolen/dp...2022-07-201h 04The Catholic Culture PodcastThe Poetics of John the Evangelist - Anthony EsolenPoet, translator and cultural critic Anthony Esolen joins the podcast to discuss his book, In the Beginning Was the Word: An Annotated Reading of the Prologue of John. 'In this extended meditation, Anthony Esolen looks, phrase by phrase, at the majestic Prologue to the Gospel of John, which with good reason he calls "the most influential paragraph in the history of man." He unfolds its theological richness by showing how the Apostle John has in mind, not only what he saw Jesus do and heard him say, but also the whole witness of Scripture before the time...2022-07-0756 min
Major Speaker ProgramThe Gift of the Self: Modern Culture's Impact on Love | Dr. Anthony EsolenAcclaimed author and professor Dr. Anthony Esolen delivered a talk entitled “The Gift of Self: Modern Culture’s Impact on Love” to the students and faculty at Christendom College on October 24. The talk examined how modern society’s understanding of human love has destroyed all sense of mystery and imagination.A professor at Providence College, Esolen explained that society has reduced love to sex, and sex to hygiene—a reduction that has occurred due to a skewed view of what it is to know something.Esolen proposed the virtue of purity as the answer to society’s...2022-05-311h 14The Catholic CurrentDo Men Need to Apologize for Masculinity? (Dr. Anthony Esolen) 5/26/22We welcome back Dr. Anthony Esolen of Magdalen College to discuss masculinity, worship, and the true complementarity of the sexes. Check out his latest book, No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men. No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men Real Music: A Guide to the Timeless Hymns of the Church Why the World and the Devil Hate Men, and What the Church Can Do About It What’s a Manly Man and How Can We Get More of Them? 2022-05-2652 min
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceNo Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men by Anthony M. EsolenPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/620336 to listen full audiobooks. Title: No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men Author: Anthony M. Esolen Narrator: John Mclain Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 59 minutes Release date: May 24, 2022 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: No more apologies for being a man! Bestselling social commentator Anthony Esolen draws on timeless wisdom to defend the masculine virtues of strength, drive, ambition, and determination in building and upholding civilization itself. It’s time to end the apology tour for traditional masculinity. A generation of young men and boys are being raised in self-loathing, taught th...2022-05-2403 min
Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceNo Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men by Anthony M. EsolenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/620336to listen full audiobooks.
Title: No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men
Author: Anthony M. Esolen
Narrator: John Mclain
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 59 minutes
Release date: May 24, 2022
Genres: Social Science
Publisher's Summary:
No more apologies for being a man! Bestselling social commentator Anthony Esolen draws on timeless wisdom to defend the masculine virtues of strength, drive, ambition, and determination in building and upholding civilization itself. It’s time to end the apology tour for traditional masculinity. A generation of young men and boys are being raised in self-loathing, taught that th...2022-05-246h 59
Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsNo Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men by Anthony M. EsolenPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/620336 to listen full audiobooks. Title: No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men Author: Anthony M. Esolen Narrator: John Mclain Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 59 minutes Release date: May 24, 2022 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: No more apologies for being a man! Bestselling social commentator Anthony Esolen draws on timeless wisdom to defend the masculine virtues of strength, drive, ambition, and determination in building and upholding civilization itself. It’s time to end the apology tour for traditional masculinity. A generation of young men and boys are being raised in se...2022-05-2403 minListen to Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsNo Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men by Anthony M. EsolenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/620336to listen full audiobooks.
Title: No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men
Author: Anthony M. Esolen
Narrator: John Mclain
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 59 minutes
Release date: May 24, 2022
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
No more apologies for being a man! Bestselling social commentator Anthony Esolen draws on timeless wisdom to defend the masculine virtues of strength, drive, ambition, and determination in building and upholding civilization itself. It’s time to end the apology tour for traditional masculinity. A generation of young men and boys are being raised in self-loathing, ta...2022-05-246h 59
Magdalen College: From the SummitDr. Anthony Esolen on Sex and the Unreal CityIn this episode Dr. Anthony Esolen discusses his book Sex and the Unreal City. When it comes to the way modern western culture approaches sex, what are the main idols that shape the moral conversation? Why is consent not enough? In what ways is it unjust to presume that men and women are equal in their physical embodiment? What should the Church do to help young people in the midst of this confusion? These are just some of the questions that Dr. Esolen addresses. Listen to find out why the Sexual Revolution has led to so much loneliness, and h...2022-05-0443 minMagdalen College: From the SummitHow the Church Has Changed the World: An Interview with Anthony EsolenSo much that we take for granted in the modern world is actually due to the Christian Church. From hospitals, to scientific discoveries, to universities, the Christian faith has made a significant contribution to the way of life we enjoy today. In this episode, Dr. Ryan Messmore interviews Dr. Anthony Esolen about a series of articles he wrote for Magnificat cataloguing How the Church Has Changed the World, especially concerning teaching and learning. They also discuss Dr. Esolen’s new private newsletter (or substack) called The Magdalenian.
2022-04-0639 min
Criteria: The Catholic Film PodcastThe comedies of Preston Sturges w/ Anthony EsolenPoet, translator and cultural commentator Anthony Esolen joins James and Thomas to discuss one of his favorite filmmakers in the genre of "screwball comedy", Preston Sturges. Sturges wrote and directed eight films between 1940 and 1945, seven of which are regarded as classics. This episode focuses on two of those films: Sullivan's Travels (1941) and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944). Sullivan's Travels is about a director of cheap comedies who decides to go on the road as a hobo so he can make a film of true social significance, making a fool of himself in the process. It d...2022-03-261h 34Magdalen College: From the SummitNever Seen Anything Like This: Anthony Esolen on Medieval Poetry and Modernist ArtIn this episode, President Messmore interviews Dr. Anthony Esolen about the literary treasures he is currently teaching at Magdalen. What makes this conversation special is Dr. Esolen's uncontainable enthusiasm for the beauty he sees in works such as the Gawain Poet's masterpiece, "Pearl". The inspiration Dr. Esolen gains and conveys from this poem–which he claims "sent him to school"–is contagious. The conversation turns to modernist art, focusing on the Coventry Cathedral and a sculpture by Rodin. You can get a sample in this episode of what students here at Magdalen receive in class each week. Click play to h...2022-03-0945 min
The Brian Holdsworth PodcastThe Kids Are Not Alright - With Dr. Anthony EsolenThis is my conversation with Dr. Anthony Esolen in which we discuss what it means to get a liberal arts education and how it produces liberty (freedom) in its pupils. We cover topics including utilitarianism, leisure, culture, university, humanities, freedom/liberty, and more.2022-02-261h 36Magdalen College: From the SummitIn the Beginning was the Word: Anthony Esolen and his new Book on the Prologue of JohnDr. Anthony Esolen calls it "the most influential paragraph in the history of man". This explains, in part, why he wrote his most recent book on the Prologue of St. John’s Gospel. In this episode, Dr. Messmore interviews Dr. Esolen about In the Beginning was the Word. Click "play" to find out why Esolen believes that this section of Scripture is and should be read at the end of Mass, what role Hebrew poetry played in its creation, how John weaves together different motifs like a braid, and much more. Most of all, learn why Dr. Esolen encourages Chris...2022-02-0245 min
Podcast CarcarásPodcast #48: Decoreba - comentários ao livro do Anthony Esolen.Neste episódio Michael Amorim tece comentários ao capítulo introdutório do livro 10 Maneiras de Destruir a Imaginação do seu Filho, do Anthony Esolen.
Querer que o aluno em sala de aula critique tudo, sem antes absorver e memorizar o conteúdo, é matar, ali mesmo, sua imaginação e destruir sua inteligência, mas, como disse o professor Olavo: A decoreba foi a maior invenção pedagógica de todos os tempos. Leibniz já dizia que o sujeito que tivesse mais figurinhas na memória acabaria se revelando o mais inteligente. E ele foi o homem mais inte...2022-01-201h 19
The Informed CatholicTradition is No Dead Thing ( Crisis Magazine by Anthony Esolen) episode 5Article from crisis magazine tradition is no dead thing by Anthony Esolen . We examine the argument between modernism versus tradition and classical culture. Yet why marxist marginism has caused A-war in our present-day society
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ned-jabbar/message2022-01-091h 01Magdalen College: From the SummitHigher Education Today: Anthony Esolen Assesses the Modern UniversityThe origin of words can provide important insights about their meaning. Where do the words “college” and “university” come from, and how has their meaning changed over the years? What has the modern university become, and why does it so often fail to offer a truly liberating education? Magdalen Professor Anthony Esolen discusses these questions and suggests what families should look for when choosing a college. He also takes listeners inside his own process of preparing for and teaching a college class.
2021-11-2438 min
Magnus Podcast: Conversations from the Catacombs of Liberal EducationEp. 037 - Anthony Esolen on Milton’s Paradise Lost.Fellowship Q&A with AMI Senior Fellow, Dr. Anthony Esolen on the first book of Milton’s Paradise Lost. Is Milton showing off or alining himself with the great epics of the past? Does Milton characterize the will of the angels as perfect and unchanging? Is Satan’s will his own? Was Milton influenced by Descartes? What about Dante? Why does Milton have the devils use gold to build? Listen and benefit.
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2021-10-1449 minMagdalen College: From the SummitFreedom on a Mountain: Anthony Esolen with Ryan MessmoreIn this episode, Anthony Esolen, Professor and Writer-in-residence at Magdalen College is interviewed by President Ryan Messmore. They discuss Dr. Esolen's recent article in The Catholic Thing about how students find freedom on our mountain home of Mt. Kearsarge, NH. What is true freedom? How is freedom related to the notion of telos or purpose? And why is it liberating for students to study works by authors who followed Christ as well as those who didn’t?
2021-10-1341 min
Believe to SeeBonus: Anthony Esolen on "Teaching People to Open Their Eyes"To celebrate the Anselm Society’s upcoming Imagination Redeemed conference, we’re re-playing highlights from our past speakers. This second one is Anthony Esolen’s 2018 talk: “Teaching People to Open Their Eyes”2021-09-0152 minThe Catholic Culture PodcastSir Gawain and the Green Knight - Anthony EsolenToday we discuss one of the greatest Arthurian tales, told by one of the most virtuosic poets in the history of English, an anonymous priest of the 14th century. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight tells us a lot about courtesy, original sin, and grace, all bound up in an enormously entertaining story about a giant, decapitation-surviving green knight. Poet and critic Anthony Esolen joins the show to discuss the poem, its Middle English dialect, and the tradition of alliterative verse. Watch discussion on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8YKmYkklcuU Links Marie B...2021-08-021h 36
Crown and CrozierPopes, Politicians and Patriots in Dante’s “Inferno” ~ Anthony EsolenOrdained by God and gifted to man, both the Church and the Empire help human beings attain peace in this life and beatitude in the next. So argued Dante Alighieri, the great Italian poet and author of the epic The Divine Comedy.With 700 years having passed since his death in 1321, this year has been branded as l’anno di Dante – “the year of Dante.” Joining us to mark the occasion is Dr. Anthony Esolen, renowned translator of The Divine Comedy and Professor and Writer-in-Residence at Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts in Warner, New Hampshire. Our convers...2021-06-2656 min
GodsplainingGuestsplaining 007 - Anthony Esolen on Catholic PoetryGuestsplaining 007: Anthony Esolen on Catholic Poetry
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This is an excerpt from Dr. Esolen’s course in the Magnus Fellowship, “Into the World Beyond with Dante.”
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2021-04-271h 57Magnus Podcast: Conversations from the Catacombs of Liberal EducationEp.030 - Into the World Beyond with Anthony Esolen.Grab your copy of the Divine Comedy and listen into a full class in the Magnus Fellowship taught by Dr. Anthony Esolen.
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2021-03-221h 53Magnus Podcast: Conversations from the Catacombs of Liberal EducationEp. 028 - Dante at 700 with Anthony Esolen.Season 2 of Magnus Podcast kicks off with a visit from renowned scholar, translator, author, and AMI Senior Fellow, Dr. Anthony Esolen. Listen in on his inaugural lecture for the Albertus Magnus Institute’s Fellowship as we dive deep into the life, times, and work of Dante Alighieri and read the first ten cantos of Dante’s Inferno.
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Kolbecast28: Pessimist with Hope: A Conversation with Anthony EsolenAMDG. On this very special episode of the Kolbecast, Dr. Anthony Esolen joins the crew to provide advice to families who are intrigued by but have no idea where to start with classical education. Dr. Esolen begins by explaining how the imagination is the driver of the person. From there, he preaches encouragement—don't be afraid to teach your children!—and describes how formation of the human person through classical education contrasts with the “lackadaisical utilitarianism” prevalent today. We don’t shy away from the big questions, either. Is classical education too rarefied for those on the path toward blue collar jobs, and why or w...2021-01-2744 min
Jadem FreitasDez Maneiras de Destruir a Humanidade do seu Filho | Anthony Esolenlivro em análise: "Dez Maneiras de Destruir a Humanidade do seu Filho" de Anthony Esolen
Voz e análise: Jadem Freitas2021-01-1143 min
The Homeschooling Saints PodcastEpisode 62: A Dickensian ChristmasEpisode 62: A Dickensian Christmas
What is often described as the "magic" of Christmas is something deeper and more meaningful, which can be expressed through great works of literature. Our guest today is the distinguished scholar, Anthony Esolen, to help us imagine and create a Dickensian Christmas.
Find Dr. Esolen:
At Magdalen College: https://magdalen.edu/dr-anthony-esolen-joins-the-faculty-at-magdalen-college/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyEsolen/
Through his books: https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyEsolen/
Today's Short Feature: Chantal Howard, Idea to Real
Contact: https://www.chantal-howard.com
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The Catholic Conversation10/3/20 - Anthony Esolen, Living in UnrealityAre we living in an alternate reality? Our culture has divorced reality from basic rules of logic as well as what is true, beautiful and good. Anthony Esolen joins the show today to explore this concept and talk about his book Sex and the Unreal City: the Demolition of the Western Mind. You won't want to miss it! Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com and Pediatrics http://mstarpeds.com2020-10-021h 00
Dummies on TheologyBringing Back A Lost Art With Special Guest Dr. Anthony EsolenWhere would the world be without great writing? It has been said that we have lost the gift of poetry but Dr. Esolen asserts:
"If song is for everyone, and poetry is the most exalted form of song, then poetry too is for everyone. But it must be musical. It must be what can enter the mind forever, and be gotten by heart, because like music it enters the deepest chambers of the human person. It moves us, when a chronicle of events or a philosophical discourse would leave us cold."
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