Welcome to Season 4 of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book. In this season, we explore the timeless wisdom of Fallen Leaves, the final and previously unpublished work of renowned philosopher and historian Will Durant.

In this first episode, we introduce the background of Fallen Leaves — a deeply personal and philosophical collection of Durant’s reflections on life, love, death, war, peace, art, and the human condition. Unlike his academic works, this book offers Durant’s own voice and convictions, shaped by a lifetime of learning, teaching, and observing the rise and fall of civilizations.

We’ll also discuss the discovery of this lost manuscript and how it serves as a reflective mirror on humanity’s eternal questions, beginning with Durant’s thoughts on childhood and the formative years.

Whether you're preparing for the CSS exam or seeking intellectual nourishment, this season will challenge you to think more deeply about ethics, society, and the self.