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Nature and the Nation explores politics, philosophy, psychology, sociology and economics from a naturalistic, paleoconservative perspective, using the format of a book review.... more
FAQs about Nature and the Nation:How many episodes does Nature and the Nation have?The podcast currently has 170 episodes available.
June 20, 2026Review: History of Political Philosophy (Aquinas) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph CropseyIn this episode I look at the connections and distinctions between Aquinas and Aristotle in Ernest Fortin's essay Aquinas. I focus on the four cardinal virtues and the different between natural law and human law....more53minPlay
June 07, 2026Review: History of Political Philosophy (Augustine) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph CropseyIn this episode I look at Augustine's distinction between the city of God and the earthly city, as described in the History of Political Philosophy essay by Ernest L. Fortin. I focus on the disctinction between Pagan and Christian patriotism....more1h 12minPlay
June 07, 2026Review: History of Political Philosophy (Cicero) edited by Leo Strauss and Joseph CropseyIn this episode I return once again to the magnificent History of Political Philosophy to look at James E. Holton's essay on Cicero. I focus on the mixed regime and Cicero's conservative tendencies....more57minPlay
May 17, 2026Review: A History of Philosophy vol 1 (Epicureanism) by Frederick CoplestonIn this episode I look at the first volume of Frederick Copleston's nine volume History of Philosophy. I focus on the Epicureans, with a special focus on their proposal of pleasure as the purpose or end of life....more52minPlay
May 02, 2026Review: Stoicism by John SellarsIn this episode I look at John Sellars' Stoicism, exploring Stoicism's grappling with the eternal question of whether virtue is its own reward, or if happiness is the reward of a virtuous life....more53minPlay
April 25, 2026Review: The Republic of Plato by Allan BloomIn this episode I examine Allan Bloom's interpretative essay on Plato's Republic, focusing on Book 1 of the Republic and its attempt to define justice....more1h 38minPlay
November 17, 2025Review: Revolt Against the Modern World (Part 2) by Julius EvolaIn this episode I return to Revolt Against the Modern World, Julius Evola's most famous book about the metaphysical nature of the Traditional life and culture. I focus in this episode on Monarchy, Aristocracy, and the materialist reading of Evola's anti-materialism....more1h 30minPlay
November 08, 2025Review: A Million and One Gods by Page duBoisIn this episode I look at Page duBois' examination of polytheism in theory and practice in her book A Million and One Gods. I focus on the Greek Gods Artemis and Dionysus, and the political implications of polytheism....more1h 10minPlay
November 01, 2025Review: The Rage and the Pride by Oriana FallaciIn this episode I look at Oriana Fallaci's controversial book, The Rage and the Pride. I focus on her examination of the effects of migration of Italy and her relationship with Christianity....more53minPlay
October 25, 2025Review: Return of the Strong Gods by R. R. RenoIn this episode I look at Reno's phenomenal examination of the gods as shared loves and social values. I focus on his analysis of Popper, Hayek and Durkheim....more1h 11minPlay
FAQs about Nature and the Nation:How many episodes does Nature and the Nation have?The podcast currently has 170 episodes available.