Why are mystery novels so popular? Maybe it's because, unlike real life, they promise to explain everything!

Why are mystery novels so popular? Maybe it's because, unlike real life, they promise to explain everything!

Why are mystery novels so popular? Maybe it's because, unlike real life, they promise to explain everything!&nbsp;

The Allure of Mystery Novels

In this podcast we explore great works of philosophy and literature and art, and try to pull out of them what’s most interesting and inspiring! Whether they come from the works of Plato, or Dostoevsky or Picasso, here we explore ideas that move mountains and rock the soul! So, come join us, won’t you? Come worship at the alter of ideas, and come celebrate the dancing of thought. Welcome to the Wisdom Of!&nbsp;

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In this podcast we explore great works of philosophy and literature and art, and try to pull out of them what’s most interesting and inspiring! Whether they come from the works of Plato, or Dostoevsky or Picasso, here we explore ideas that move mountains and rock the soul! So, come join us, won’t you? Come worship at the alter of ideas, and come celebrate the dancing of thought. Welcome to the Wisdom Of! 

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