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Developing Classical ThinkersThe Virtue of Prudence with Anthony EsolenAnthony Esolen, distinguished professor of the humanities at Thales College, addresses the virtue of prudence. Dr. Anthony Esolen received his A.B. in English Literature from Princeton University and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Renaissance English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Esolen has been a professor of literature and humanities for 35 years and is the author or translator of more than 30 books, which include a range of English translations, analyses of culture, literary and Biblical criticisms, meditations on modern education, meditations on the Christian life, and original poetry. Dr. Esolen se...
2025-07-2614 min
The Close Read 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit claremontinstitute.substack.com
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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2025-02-031h 01
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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2025-02-031h 01
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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57:36 – Biden faced a low bar in his first post...
2024-07-112h 13
Jadem FreitasSem Desculpas por ser Homem | Anthony EsolenLivro em análise: "Sem Desculpaspor ser Homem" de Anthony Esolen
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2024-07-0125 minDeveloping 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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2024-02-2948 min
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 minDeveloping 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 min
The Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation#363: Must-Watch Christmas Movies—Anthony EsolenThis week: Magdalen College Professor Anthony Esolen is not only an eminent man of literature, he is also a walking encyclopedia of cinema. That definitely included movies set against or directly about, Christmas. In this free-wheeling conversation featuring brushes with fame and interconnectivity of actors who worked with the same directors, we hit many favorites and also some lesser-known Christmas movie nuggets. In this episode, you will learn Reasonable criteria for what makes a Christmas movie a Christmas movie How everybody seems to miss the non-stop blasphemous swearing in Die Hard (1988) The culture degradation as manifest...
2023-12-061h 13The Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation#363: Must-Watch Christmas Movies—Anthony EsolenThis week: Magdalen College Professor Anthony Esolen is not only an eminent man of literature, he is also a walking encyclopedia of cinema. That definitely included movies set against or directly about, Christmas. In this free-wheeling conversation featuring brushes with fame and interconnectivity of actors who worked with the same directors, we hit many favorites and also some lesser-known Christmas movie nuggets. In this episode, you will learn Reasonable criteria for what makes a Christmas movie a Christmas movie How everybody seems to miss the non-stop blasphemous swearing in Die Hard (1988) The culture degradation as manifest...
2023-12-061h 13
Conversations with ConsequencesDr. Anthony EsolenDr. Anthony Esolen joins the show to discuss his new online venture, Word and Song!
2023-11-1154 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
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.
2023-08-3027 minThe Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation#322: Culture Rot vs The Strength of Men—Anthony EsolenSUPPORT MY WORK https://www.patrickcoffin.media/donate, or Support me by joining the Coffin Nation Community: www.coffinnation.com FOLLOW ME Telegram: https://t.me/patrickcoffinmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realpatrickcoffin/ BitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/1NpgZJSoZaLJ/ Gab: https://gab.com/PatrickCoffin Brighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/patrickcoffin SUPPORT SPONSORS 👉My Pillow: Support true patriot Mike Lindell by getting some of his incredible US-made products here: https://www.mypillow.com/patrick 👉Z Stack protocol for early Covid treatment and...
2023-02-071h 05The Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation#322: Culture Rot vs The Strength of Men—Anthony EsolenSUPPORT MY WORK https://www.patrickcoffin.media/donate, or Support me by joining the Coffin Nation Community: www.coffinnation.com FOLLOW ME Telegram: https://t.me/patrickcoffinmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realpatrickcoffin/ BitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/1NpgZJSoZaLJ/ Gab: https://gab.com/PatrickCoffin Brighteon: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/patrickcoffin SUPPORT SPONSORS 👉My Pillow: Support true patriot Mike Lindell by getting some of his incredible US-made products here: https://www.mypillow.com/patrick 👉Z Stack protocol for early Covid treatment and...
2023-02-071h 05
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 min
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 25
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 41
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 04
The 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
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 min
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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2022-01-091h 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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2021-06-0951 minMagnus Podcast: Conversations from the Catacombs of Liberal EducationEp. 033 - The Thirty-Third Canto with Anthony Esolen.This is the final lecture from Senior Fellow Anthony Esolen’s course for the Magnus Fellowship: Into the World Beyond with Dante. Complete course recordings from this and every course in the Magnus Fellowship are now available to all AMI Fellows. Become one today at MagnusInstitute.org.
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2021-05-051h 59Magnus Podcast: Conversations from the Catacombs of Liberal EducationEp. 032 - Welcome to Paradise with Anthony Esolen.Please enjoy this introductory lecture on Dante’s Paradiso by author, professor, translator, and AMI Senior Fellow, Dr. Anthony Esolen.
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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2021-03-091h 14
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
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2021-01-1143 minThe Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation#211: Must-Watch Christmas Movies—Anthony EsolenMy podcast is entirely funded by donations from listeners. If you enjoy my work consider donating here or even better becoming a Coffin Nation subscriber (check the perks) here. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This week: Magdalen College Professor Anthony Esolen is not only an eminent man of literature, he is also a walking encyclopedia of cinema. That definitely included movies set against or directly about, Christmas. In this free-wheeling conversation featuring brushes with fame and interconnectivity of actors who worked with the same directors, we hit many favorites and also some lesser-known Christmas movie nuggets. Subscribe t...
2020-12-151h 13The Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation#211: Must-Watch Christmas Movies—Anthony EsolenMy podcast is entirely funded by donations from listeners. If you enjoy my work consider donating here or even better becoming a Coffin Nation subscriber (check the perks) here. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This week: Magdalen College Professor Anthony Esolen is not only an eminent man of literature, he is also a walking encyclopedia of cinema. That definitely included movies set against or directly about, Christmas. In this free-wheeling conversation featuring brushes with fame and interconnectivity of actors who worked with the same directors, we hit many favorites and also some lesser-known Christmas movie nuggets. Subscribe t...
2020-12-151h 13
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.com
2020-10-021h 00Criteria: The Catholic Film PodcastCommunity on the Margins: Stagecoach (1939) w/ Anthony EsolenJohn Ford's Stagecoach is a classic of the American Western that both elevated the genre and catapulted the career of its breakout star, John Wayne. Well-known Catholic writer and cultural commentator, Anthony Esolen, joins James and Thomas this week to discuss the film against the backdrop of the civil unrest incited by the death of George Floyd. Of Ford, Tony observes: "He makes movies about the way people come together to form a real society with their common good in mind, and he shows how that can fall apart because of human stupidity or selfishness — th...
2020-06-081h 04
Anthony Esolen on Magdalen College’s “From the SummitOn Teaching and Translating Dante (Anthony Esolen Episode 9)“Dante and Shakespeare divide the world. There is no third.”—T.S. EliotIn this conversation, Anthony Esolen discusses his experiences reading Dante as an undergraduate, translating the great poet, and teaching the Commedia to undergraduates in turn. What prompted him to begin translating Dante? What was the hierarchy of values that guided him in the work of translation? He also offers commentary on the great Princeton professor—a scholar of Dante and Boccaccio—Robert Hollander—and considers the translations of Singleton, Ciardi, and Pinsky. Finally, he introduces and reads his own lyrics concerning art and the Catholic Church in...
2020-03-2400 min
Magdalen College: From the Summit“On Teaching and Translating Dante” (Anthony Esolen Episode 9)“Dante and Shakespeare divide the world. There is no third.”—T.S. Eliot
In this conversation, Anthony Esolen discusses his experiences reading Dante as an undergraduate, translating the great poet, and teaching the Commedia to undergraduates in turn. What prompted him to begin translating Dante? What was the hierarchy of values that guided him in the work of translation? He also offers commentary on the great Princeton professor—a scholar of Dante and Boccaccio—Robert Hollander—and considers the translations of Singleton, Ciardi, and Pinsky. Finally, he introduces and reads his own lyrics concerning art and the Catholic Church i...
2020-03-2433 minAnthony Esolen on Magdalen College’s “From the Summit“The Power of the Powerless” (Anthony Esolen Episode 8)"The human things come first." Anthony Esolen discusses his reading and teaching of Václav Havel's Power of the Powerless (with asides on Hannah Arendt and C.S. Lewis) and the dangers of "political knitting clubs." He also considers the parallels between excellent brewing and excellent teaching while also noting how the Catholic faith and liberal education be taken up for ideological reasons. Finally, he introduces and reads his dramatic-epistolary monologue "Saint Paul to Gamaliel" from his poem The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord.Links of potential interest:Esolen's The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord
2020-03-2300 min
Magdalen College: From the Summit"The Power of the Powerless" (Anthony Esolen Episode 8)"The human things come first." Anthony Esolen discusses his reading and teaching of Václav Havel's "Power of the Powerless" (with asides on Hannah Arendt and C.S. Lewis) and the dangers of "political knitting clubs." He also considers the parallels between excellent brewing and excellent teaching while also noting how the Catholic faith and liberal education be taken up for ideological reasons. Finally, he introduces and reads his dramatic-epistolary monologue "Saint Paul to Gamaliel" from his poem The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord.
Links of potential interest:
The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord
Eso...
2020-03-1440 min
Anthony Esolen on Magdalen College’s “From the Summit"He doesn't want our contentment but our joy and salvation" (Anthony Esolen Episode 7)Anthony Esolen discusses an upcoming essay in First Things on hymn texts and an article for Chronicles Magazine on fascist imagery in American federal art and sculpture. He also considers the Vipers' Tangle by Francois Mauriac, a book he is currently teaching in his Honors Colloquium, "The Literature of Spiritual Crisis." How might such a book shape how we see marriage and the world, directing our decisions? Finally, he introduces and reads his surprising dramatic monologue "The Demoniac from Gadara" from his poem The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord.Links of potential interest:The Hundredfold: Songs for...
2020-02-2500 minAnthony Esolen on Magdalen College’s “From the Summit"Benedict, Boethius, and Bosco" (Anthony Esolen Episode 6)Anthony Esolen discusses his recent lecture "The Boethius Option" elaborating on Boethius as a model for cultural and political engagement as well as the examples of St. Benedict and St. John Bosco. He also takes up the critical role that imagination, literature, and song play in the formation of our character and the character of our children. Finally, he introduces and reads a new hymn-poem "I shall arise, and seek my Father's house" (to be sung to the tune "Old 124th") from his poem The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord. Links of potential interest:The Hun...
2020-02-2500 min
Magdalen College: From the Summit"He doesn't want our contentment but our joy and salvation" (Anthony Esolen Episode 7)Anthony Esolen discusses an upcoming essay in First Things on hymn texts and an article for Chronicles Magazine on fascist imagery in American federal art and sculpture. He also considers the Vipers' Tangle by Francois Mauriac, a book he is currently teaching in his Honors Colloquium, "The Literature of Spiritual Crisis." How might such a book shape how we see marriage and the world, directing our decisions? Finally, he introduces and reads his surprising dramatic monologue "The Demoniac from Gadara" from his poem The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord.
Links of potential interest:
The Hundredfold: Songs for...
2020-02-2539 minMagdalen College: From the Summit"Benedict, Boethius, and Bosco" (Anthony Esolen Episode 6)Anthony Esolen discusses his recent lecture "The Boethius Option" elaborating on Boethius as a model for cultural and political engagement as well as the examples of St. Benedict and St. John Bosco. He also takes up the critical role that imagination, literature, and song play in the formation of our character and the character of our children. Finally, he introduces and reads a new hymn-poem "I shall arise, and seek my Father's house" (to be sung to the tune "Old 124th") from his poem “The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord.”
Links of potential interest:
The Hundred...
2020-02-2535 min
Issues, Etc.0481. Raising Boys – Dr. Anthony Esolen, 2/17/20Dr. Anthony Esolen, author, “Out of the Ashes” Defending Boyhood: How Building Forts, Reading Stories, Playing Ball, and Praying to God Can Change the World Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture Nostalgia: Going Home in a Homeless World
2020-02-1557 min
Get Lost In The Most Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook Today!The Roots of Western Civilization by Anthony Esolen Ph.D.Please visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/126517to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Roots of Western Civilization
Author: Anthony Esolen Ph.D.
Narrator: Anthony Esolen Ph.D.
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins
Release date: 01-23-20
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 46 ratings
Genres: Greece
Publisher's Summary:
In this course, Prof. Anthony Esolen will examine ancient Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome and Israel, seeing the disappointment and Messianic longing in the pagan Roman poet Virgil, and the fulfilled Messianic longing among the prophets and the inspired authors of the Old Testament. You will discover the ways in which the fulfillment of the person of...
2020-01-234h 16Magdalen College: From the Summit"The eyes, the eyes!" (Anthony Esolen Episode 5)
Anthony Esolen discusses a forthcoming book—Unreal City—and the stirrings of what might become a commentary on the Gospel of John. He also takes up four great novels that have been overlooked too often by too many: The Betrothed, Vipers’ Tangle, The Clown, and Barrabas. Finally, he introduces and reads the dramatic monologue “Pontius Pilate to Claudius” from his poem “The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord.”
Links of potential interest:
The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord
Manzonoi's novel The Betrothed
Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts
2019-12-1730 minMagdalen College: From the Summit“Smelling Salts in the Thurible" (Anthony Esolen Episode 4)
In this conversation, Anthony Esolen takes up that unique Biblical language known as “NAB-ish” and considers what vandals have wrought upon our classic hymns. He takes us through his teaching of “The Literature of Spiritual Crisis”—Cicero, Boethius, and Shakespeare—and renders his judgement on what he considers to be the greatest play ever written. Dr. Esolen also gives us an unforgettable reading of his dramatic monologue, “Saint Peter,” from his poem "The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord" (XIV).
Links of potential interest:
The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord by Anthony Esolen
Magdale...
2019-12-1731 min
Anthony Esolen on Magdalen College’s “From the Summit"The eyes, the eyes!" (Anthony Esolen Episode 5)Anthony Esolen discusses a forthcoming book—Unreal City—and the stirrings of what might become a commentary on the Gospel of John. He also takes up four great novels that have been overlooked too often by too many: The Betrothed, Vipers’ Tangle, The Clown, and Barrabas. Finally, he introduces and reads the dramatic monologue “Pontius Pilate to Claudius” from his poem “The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord.”Links of potential interest:The Hundredfold: Songs for the LordManzonoi's novel The BetrothedMagdalen College of the Liberal Arts
2019-12-1700 minAnthony Esolen on Magdalen College’s “From the Summit“Smelling Salts in the Thurible" (Anthony Esolen Episode 4)In this conversation, Anthony Esolen takes up that unique Biblical language known as “NAB-ish” and considers what vandals have wrought upon our classic hymns. He takes us through his teaching of “The Literature of Spiritual Crisis”—Cicero, Boethius, and Shakespeare—and renders his judgement on what he considers to be the greatest play ever written. Dr. Esolen also gives us an unforgettable reading of his dramatic monologue, “Saint Peter,” from his poem "The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord" (XIV).Links of potential interest:The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord by Anthony EsolenMagdalen College of the Libe
2019-12-1700 minMagdalen College: From the Summit"It is like the difference between filet mignon and cardboard." (Anthony Esolen Episode 3)
A conversation with Anthony Esolen about the vibrancy and life-giving power of the classroom and the hope that today's Catholic students can give us for the future of the Church and society. Dr. Esolen also discusses and reads two lyrics from his poem, "The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord" (16 and 29), considers the diversity of blessedness, and suggests New Jersey's role in inspiring Dante's great poem.
Links of potential interest:
The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord by Anthony Esolen
Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts
2019-12-1725 minMagdalen College: From the Summit“We can’t get through the day without telling a lie to ourselves.” (Anthony Esolen Episode 2)
A conversation with Anthony Esolen about Sigrid Undset and how her life and work teach us not only about the past and ourselves but also how it indicates a way forward in our current moment. He also takes up the categories of Catholic literature and overlooked authors such as Henryk Sienkiewicz. Esolen concludes by discussing and reading a dramatic monologue from his poem, "The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord" (Bartimaeus) and reflects on the forgotten purpose of poetry and art.
The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord by Anthony Esolen
Kristin Lavransdatter by Sig...
2019-12-1738 minMagdalen College: From the Summit"It is broken metrically to describe a civilization in rubble." (Anthony Esolen Episode 1)"To heck with college professors," he says halfway through. In this conversation, Anthony Esolen discusses reading and teaching Whitman and Eliot and considers the paradox of classically trained revolutionaries in the arts. Dr. Esolen also introduces and discusses his poem The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord and reads a hymn from that poem (17). Be sure not to miss his impersonation of Marlon Brando.
Links of potential interest:
The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord by Anthony Esolen
T.S. Eliot's The Wasteland
"Theology After the Revolution" by R.R. Reno
Magd...
2019-12-1725 min
Anthony Esolen on Magdalen College’s “From the Summit"It is like the difference between filet mignon and cardboard." (Anthony Esolen Episode 3)A conversation with Anthony Esolen about the vibrancy and life-giving power of the classroom and the hope that today's Catholic students can give us for the future of the Church and society. Dr. Esolen also discusses and reads two lyrics from his poem, "The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord" (16 and 29), considers the diversity of blessedness, and suggests New Jersey's role in inspiring Dante's great poem.Links of potential interest:The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord by Anthony EsolenMagdalen College of the Liberal Arts
2019-12-0900 minAnthony Esolen on Magdalen College’s “From the Summit"We can't get through the day without telling a lie to ourselves." (Anthony Esolen Episode 2)A conversation with Anthony Esolen about Sigrid Undset and how her life and work teach us not only about the past and ourselves but also how it indicates a way forward in our current moment. He also takes up the categories of Catholic literature and overlooked authors such as Henryk Sienkiewicz. Esolen concludes by discussing and reading a dramatic monologue from his poem, "The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord" (Bartimaeus) and reflects on the forgotten purpose of poetry and art.The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord by Anthony EsolenKristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid UndsetQu...
2019-12-0900 minAnthony Esolen on Magdalen College’s “From the Summit"It is broken metrically to describe a civilization in rubble." (Anthony Esolen Episode 1)"To heck with college professors," he says halfway through. In this conversation, Anthony Esolen discusses reading and teaching Whitman and Eliot and considers the paradox of classically trained revolutionaries in the arts. Dr. Esolen also introduces and discusses his poem The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord and reads a hymn from that poem (17). Be sure not to miss his impersonation of Marlon Brando.Links of potential interest:The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord by Anthony EsolenT.S. Eliot's The Wasteland"Theology After the Revolution" by R.R. RenoMagd...
2019-12-0900 minThe Catholic Culture PodcastThe Hundredfold - Anthony EsolenHaving honed his skills translating Dante, Tasso and Lucretius, well-known Catholic cultural commentator Anthony Esolen has now published his first book of original poetry. The book-length poem The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord is centered around twelve dramatic monologues set during and shortly after the time of Christ, complemented and illuminated by dozens of lyric poems and hymns. Links Buy The Hundredfold: Songs for the Lord https://www.ignatius.com/The-Hundredfold-P3358.aspx Books recommended by Anthony Esolen: Understanding Poetry by Cleanth Brooks https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Poetry-Cleanth-Brooks/dp/0030769809 Doorways t...
2019-11-1958 minThe Catholic Conversation10/19/19 - Dr. Anthony Esolen, Defending BoyhoodBoys will be boys... and they should be. Our culture needs men who will fight for what is right, defend the weak, protect others and pray to God. Men learn this in boyhood. Dr. Anthony Esolen explores ways parents can cultivate virtue in their sons by letting them be boys. Today's broadcast is brought to you in part by Solidarity Healthshare www.solidarityhealthshare.org/
2019-10-181h 00
The Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation126: The Attack on Boyhood—Dr. Anthony Esolen Early-Bird registration for Oberammergau ends TODAY. Call 313.565.8888 x 4170. For more shows go to: www.patrickcoffin.media If you enjoy this podcast please help us keep it free. www.patrickcoffin.media/donate ****************************************************** Who cares about boys? Almost….nobody! Our culture focuses on feminist concerns, the wage gap myth, girls’ health, and so on. Boys and boyhood are simply not interesting or valuable enough for the elites to talk about. Dr. Anthony Esolen had enough. So he wrote a f...
2019-04-301h 26The Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation126: The Attack on Boyhood—Dr. Anthony Esolen Early-Bird registration for Oberammergau ends TODAY. Call 313.565.8888 x 4170. For more shows go to: www.patrickcoffin.media If you enjoy this podcast please help us keep it free. www.patrickcoffin.media/donate ****************************************************** Who cares about boys? Almost….nobody! Our culture focuses on feminist concerns, the wage gap myth, girls’ health, and so on. Boys and boyhood are simply not interesting or valuable enough for the elites to talk about. Dr. Anthony Esolen had enough. So he wrote a f...
2019-04-301h 26
Feel Into A Sensational Full Audiobook Before Bedtime.Dante's Paradise by Anthony Esolen PhDPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/35182to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dante's Paradise
Series: The Divine Comedy, Book 3
Author: Anthony Esolen PhD
Narrator: Anthony Esolen PhD
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins
Release date: 01-31-19
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 99 ratings
Genres: Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature
Publisher's Summary:
Professor Esolen who has served as your guide through both the Inferno and Purgatory will guide you through the profound and elevated poetry of Paradise. An expert who has taught Dante to college students for more than 20 years, Professor Esolen is also the preeminent modern translator of the entire Divine Comedy from...
2019-01-314h 04Discover The Full Audiobook That Keeps Thriller Fans Hooked.Dante's Paradise by Anthony Esolen PhDPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/35182to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Dante's Paradise
Series: The Divine Comedy, Book 3
Author: Anthony Esolen PhD
Narrator: Anthony Esolen PhD
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins
Release date: 01-31-19
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 99 ratings
Genres: Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature
Publisher's Summary:
Professor Esolen who has served as your guide through both the Inferno and Purgatory will guide you through the profound and elevated poetry of Paradise. An expert who has taught Dante to college students for more than 20 years, Professor Esolen is also the preeminent modern translator of the entire Divine Comedy from...
2019-01-314h 04
The Van Maren ShowEpisode 1: The Sexual Revolution with Dr. Anthony EsolenIn this the inaugural episode of The Van Maren Show, Canadian pro-life activist Jonathan Van Maren sits down with Anthony Esolen, accomplished writer, speaker, and teaching fellow at Thomas More College in New Hampshire. Dr. Esolen has authored more than 15 books on a wide range of topics, including literature, the humanities, and the family. Some of Professor Esolen’s most well-known works include The Politically Incorrect Guide to Western Civilization, Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child, and Out of the Ashes: Restoring American Culture, which he and Van Maren talk about, at length, in this episode.
2019-01-221h 02
Saint Benedict InstituteAnthony Esolen - Liberal Arts and the Christian College in a Post-Christian WorldOn November 6, 2014, Anthony Esolen delivered, "Liberal Arts and the Christian College in a Post-Christian World" at Hope College as part of the Saint Benedict Institute's Catholic Speaker Series.
2018-08-061h 16
Believe to SeeAnthony Esolen - Teaching People To Open Their EyesAnthony Esolen - Teaching People To Open Their Eyes by Anselm Society
2018-05-0955 min
The Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation54: Restoring Christian Culture—Dr. Anthony EsolenTony Esolen is both a sage and a survivor of the culture war. He knows there’s a war over which camp gets to determine the default setting narrative, and he knows the cost of warfare. He also knows it’s not a military war (at least not yet) but a war of ideas and moral stances. Esolen suffered a bumpy and very public exit from Providence College last year, where he taught English and classics since 1990 -- their youngest full tenured professor ever. But the diversity demon took hold and Esolen fought back manfully. In the end...
2017-12-1950 minThe Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation54: Restoring Christian Culture—Dr. Anthony EsolenTony Esolen is both a sage and a survivor of the culture war. He knows there’s a war over which camp gets to determine the default setting narrative, and he knows the cost of warfare. He also knows it’s not a military war (at least not yet) but a war of ideas and moral stances. Esolen suffered a bumpy and very public exit from Providence College last year, where he taught English and classics since 1990 -- their youngest full tenured professor ever. But the diversity demon took hold and Esolen fought back manfully. In the end...
2017-12-1950 minThe Catholic Conversation10/17/17 - Dr. Anthony Esolen, Decline of the CultureDr. Anthony Esolen, author, professor at St. Thomas More College discusses the decline of Western Civilization and its attack on young minds. Today's show is brought to you by our friends at Morning Star OB/GYN: http://www.morningstarobgyn.com
2017-10-1858 min
History Unplugged PodcastAnthony Esolen on Translating Dante’s Divine Comedy and Dan Brown’s Supercilious Stupidity‘Dante and Shakespeare divide the modern world between them: there is no third’ —T.S Elliot The most towering epic poem in Western literature, save perhaps the works of Homer, is Dante's Divine Comedy. In this episode we are going to talk about the history of the poem, how it was understood across the centuries, and what it has to say to 21st man today. And our guest is perhaps the most qualified person on the planet to do so. Anthony Esolen is a literature professor and Dante scholar who released an acclaimed translation of Inferno, Purgatory, and Paradise. He has be...
2017-10-0957 min
Free Audiobook: Where Stories Come to LifeDefending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity Audiobook by Anthony EsolenListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 307116
Title: Defending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity
Author: Anthony Esolen
Narrator: Kevin F. Spalding
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:23:35
Language: English
Release date: 10-05-17
Publisher: Authors Republic
Genres: Politics, Political Ideologies
Summary:
Defending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity is a rousing, compelling defense of traditional, natural marriage.
Here, Anthony Esolen, professor at Providence College and a prolific writer, uses moral, theological, and cultural arguments to defend this holy and ancient institution, the bedrock of society - and to illuminate the threats it faces from modern revolutions in law, public...
2017-10-056h 23
Experience Into A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook While Cooking.Defending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity by Anthony EsolenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/307116to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Defending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity
Author: Anthony Esolen
Narrator: Kevin F. Spalding
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 23 minutes
Release date: October 5, 2017
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
Defending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity is a rousing, compelling defense of traditional, natural marriage. Here, Anthony Esolen, professor at Providence College and a prolific writer, uses moral, theological, and cultural arguments to defend this holy and ancient institution, the bedrock of society - and to illuminate the threats it faces from modern revolutions in law, public policy, and sexual...
2017-10-056h 23
Stream Popular Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsDefending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity by Anthony EsolenPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/307116 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Defending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity Author: Anthony Esolen Narrator: Kevin F. Spalding Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 23 minutes Release date: October 5, 2017 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Defending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity is a rousing, compelling defense of traditional, natural marriage. Here, Anthony Esolen, professor at Providence College and a prolific writer, uses moral, theological, and cultural arguments to defend this holy and ancient institution, the bedrock of society - and to illuminate the threats it faces from modern revolutions in law, public policy, and...
2017-10-0505 minStream Popular Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsDefending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity by Anthony EsolenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/307116to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Defending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity
Author: Anthony Esolen
Narrator: Kevin F. Spalding
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 23 minutes
Release date: October 5, 2017
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
Defending Marriage: Twelve Arguments for Sanity is a rousing, compelling defense of traditional, natural marriage. Here, Anthony Esolen, professor at Providence College and a prolific writer, uses moral, theological, and cultural arguments to defend this holy and ancient institution, the bedrock of society - and to illuminate the threats it faces from modern revolutions in law, public policy, and sexual...
2017-10-056h 23
Culture Wars with Jonathon Van MarenRebuilding Our Culture: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony EsolenAnthony Esolen's book "Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture" is essential reading for any Christian wanting to know how to fight back against the secular tidal wave. He joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss how we got here, how we can leave, and what we can do right now in our homes, schools, and churches.
Jonathon's review of "Out of the Ashes" can be found here:
https://thebridgehead.ca/2017/06/12/in-out-of-the-ashes-anthony-esolen-calls-christians-to-rebuild-and-reload-not-retreat/
2017-07-1444 min
The BridgeheadRebuilding Our Culture: A Conversation with Dr. Anthony EsolenAnthony Esolen's book "Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture" is essential reading for any Christian wanting to know how to fight back against the secular tidal wave. He joined Jonathon Van Maren to discuss how we got here, how we can leave, and what we can do right now in our homes, schools, and churches.Jonathon's review of "Out of the Ashes" can be found here:https://thebridgehead.ca/2017/06/12/in-out-of-the-ashes-anthony-esolen-calls-christians-to-rebuild-and-reload-not-retreat/
2017-07-1444 min
The Pit of CultureS2 E12: Ordinary Human Things (Interview w/ Dr. Anthony Esolen)Dr. Anthony Esolen joined the podcast this week to discuss his great new book, Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture. Also, Dr. Esolen may or may not have gotten Clarke a date. Buy this book! Support the Podcast: patreon.com/mtncatholic Find us on Twitter: @wherevershegoes @MatthewJSewell @MtnCatholic
2017-06-021h 03
Everyday EducatorL@L: Anthony Esolen (2013)Enjoy some of our older archived podcasts where Leigh Bortins interviews different guests. In this episode Leigh interviews author Anthony Esolen. The episode is from 2013.
2016-03-0344 minEveryday EducatorL@L: Anthony Esolen (2013)Enjoy some of our older archived podcasts where Leigh Bortins interviews different guests. In this episode Leigh interviews author Anthony Esolen. The episode is from 2013.
2016-03-0344 min
How to Grab Audiobook in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityReclaiming Catholic Social Teaching by Anthony Esolen | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Reclaiming Catholic Social Teaching
Author: Anthony Esolen
Narrator: John Haynes Walker
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
Language: English
Release date: 02-26-15
Publisher: Catholic Audio
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
Summary:
Many claim that Catholic Social Teaching implies the existence of a vast welfare state. In these pages, Anthony Esolen pulls back the curtain on these false philosophers, showing how they've undermined the authentic social teachings of the Church in order to neutralize the biggest threat to their plans for secularization the Catholic Church.
With the voluminous writings of...
2015-02-265h 56