Vital Remnants

Vital Remnants

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  • 3. The Last Days of Socrates | The Crito

    Summary

    In the third episode of Season 3 of Vital Remnants, McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary L. Gregg II discusses "The Crito" the third of Plato's dialogues in The Last Days of Socrates collection. In "The Crito," we find Socrates in prison, awaiting his execution. Faced with an opportunity to escape, he considers what factors should influence his decision. This dialogue raises questions about justice, public opinion, and democratic rule.

    Corresponding Reading

    "The Crito" pages 66-81 of Plato, The Last Days of Socrates: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo. Translated with Introductions and Notes by Christopher Rowe (New York, Penguin Books, 2010)

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    Contributors

    Intro: Natalie Smith, McConnell Center Civic Education Coordinator

    Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director

    Producer: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator

    54 min
  • 2. The Last Days of Socrates | The Apology

    Summary

    In this second episode of Season 3 of Vital Remnants, McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary L. Gregg II discusses "The Apology," the second of Plato's dialogues in The Last Days of Socrates collection. "The Apology" details the trial of Socrates, one of the most important moments in the history of democracy, philosophy and human rights.

    Corresponding Reading

    "The Apology" pages 32-62 of Plato, The Last Days of Socrates: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo. Translated with Introductions and Notes by Christopher Rowe (New York, Penguin Books, 2010)

    Important Links

    • Download Dr. Gregg's Guide to The Last Days of Socrates here
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    This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at:

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    Contributors

    Intro: Natalie Smith, McConnell Center Civic Education Coordinator

    Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director

    Producer: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator

    1 hr 6 min
  • 1. The Last Days of Socrates | Euthyphro

    Summary

    In Season 3 of Vital Remnants, McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary L. Gregg II will guide listeners through The Last Days of Socrates, a collection of four of Plato's dialogues. This first episode introduces the series and discusses "Euthyphro" in detail.

    Corresponding Reading

    "Euthyphro," pages 6-26 of Plato, The Last Days of Socrates: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Phaedo. Translated with Introductions and Notes by Christopher Rowe (New York, Penguin Books, 2010)

    Important Links

    • Download Dr. Gregg's Guide to The Last Days of Socrates here
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    This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at:

    Facebook: @mcconnellcenter

    Instagram: @ulmcenter

    Twitter: @ULmCenter

    Contributors

    Intro: Natalie Smith, McConnell Center Civic Education Coordinator

    Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director

    Producer: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator

    35 min
  • BONUS: The Gift of Solitude and Time with Dr. Gary L. Gregg II

    Episode Summary

    McConnell Center Director Dr. Gary L. Gregg II offers his thoughts on how to make the most of our time during this crisis.

    Links Mentioned

    • Dr. Gregg's op-ed pieces, including "The Gift of Solitude and Time" can be found here: https://www.theepochtimes.com/author-gary-l-gregg

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    This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. Views expressed in this show are those of the participants and not necessarily those of the McConnell Center.

    29 min
  • 9. Machiavelli's The Prince | Better to be Aggressive than Cautious

    In this episode of Vital Remnants, Dr. Gary Gregg reveals his final great leadership lesson of Machiavelli's The Prince. We hope you have enjoyed this series and are looking forward to next season!

    Target 9 Reading: Chapters 24-26 pp. 96-105 of Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince, Second Edition, Translated and with an Introduction by Harvey C. Mansfield (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1998)

    Download Dr. Gregg's Guide to The Prince here

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    Intro: Natalie Smith, McConnell Center Civic Education Coordinator

    Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director

    Producer: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator

    21 min
  • 8. Machiavelli's The Prince | On Advisors & Assistants

    In this episode of Vital Remnants, Dr. Gary Gregg shares the next five great leadership lessons of Machiavelli's The Prince. These lessons include how to strategically approach conflict, manage those under your supervision, and select trusted advisors.

    Target 8 Reading: Chapters 21-23, pp. 87-95 of Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince, Second Edition, Translated and with an Introduction by Harvey C. Mansfield (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1998)

    Download Dr. Gregg's Guide to The Prince here

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    This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at:

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    Intro: Natalie Smith, McConnell Center Civic Education Coordinator

    Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director

    Producer: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator

    27 min
  • 7. Machiavelli's The Prince | The Bearer of Bad News

    How does one become great? Should a leader be the bearer of bad news to his/her people? Dr. Gary Gregg, McConnell Center Director, shares Machiavelli's answers to these questions and more as he presents the next four great lessons of The Prince.

    Target 7 Reading: Chapters 19-20, pp. 71-87 of Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince, Second Edition, Translated and with an Introduction by Harvey C. Mansfield (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1998)

    Download Dr. Gregg's Guide to The Prince here

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    This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at:

    Facebook: @mcconnellcenter

    Instagram: @ulmcenter

    Twitter: @ULmCenter

    Intro: Natalie Smith, McConnell Center Civic Education Coordinator

    Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director

    Producer: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator

    29 min
  • 6. Machiavelli's The Prince | To be Feared or Loved?

    In today's episode, Dr. Gregg pulls out six great lessons of leadership from the text, including one of Machiavelli's most famous assertions: "It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both."

    Target 6 Reading: Chapters 16-18, pp. 62-71 of Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince, Second Edition, Translated and with an Introduction by Harvey C. Mansfield (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1998)

    Download Dr. Gregg's Guide to The Prince here

    Subscribe to our newsletter and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox

    Please share any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns with us via email at [email protected]

    This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at:

    Facebook: @mcconnellcenter

    Instagram: @ulmcenter

    Twitter: @ULmCenter

    Intro: Natalie Smith, McConnell Center Civic Education Coordinator

    Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director

    Producer: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator

    30 min
  • 5. Machiavelli's The Prince | On War, Money, & Reputation

    In today's episode, Dr. Gary Gregg covers the next five great leadership lessons of Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince. These lessons include the following: money alone will not incentivize men to make great sacrifices; leaders should care only for war (prepare for war during peace in order to be ready when future troubles arise); leaders should learn how not to be good; it is impossible to obtain a perfect reputation, but one must avoid dangerous epitaphs; and the importance of controlling wealth while still building a reputation of generosity.

    Target 5 Reading: Chapters 11-15, pp. 45-62 of Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince, Second Edition, Translated and with an Introduction by Harvey C. Mansfield (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1998)

    Download Dr. Gregg's Guide to The Prince here

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    This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at:

    Facebook: @mcconnellcenter

    Instagram: @ulmcenter

    Twitter: @ULmCenter

    Intro: Natalie Smith, McConnell Center Civic Education Coordinator

    Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director

    Producer: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator

    26 min
  • 4. Machiavelli's The Prince | Peace, Loyalty, and Managing Expectations

    In today's episode, Dr. Gary Gregg distills four great leadership lessons from chapters 9-10 of Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince. Dr. Gregg's lessons include the following: leaders find great benefit in doing good when their followers expect evil; leaders must make themselves indispensable; peace is achieved through strength; and the loyalty of the people relies as much on what they give, as what is given them.

    Target 4 Reading: Chapters 9-10, pp. 38-44 of Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince, Second Edition, Translated and with an Introduction by Harvey C. Mansfield (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1998)

    Download Dr. Gregg's Guide to The Prince here

    Subscribe to our newsletter and receive McConnell Center updates directly in your mailbox

    Please share any thoughts, questions, comments, or concerns with us via email at [email protected]

    This podcast is a production of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville. For more information, including upcoming events, please visit us online at mcconnellcenter.org or on social media at:

    Facebook: @mcconnellcenter

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    Twitter: @ULmCenter

    Intro: Natalie Smith, McConnell Center Civic Education Coordinator

    Host: Dr. Gary L. Gregg II, McConnell Center Director

    Producer: Connor Tracy, McConnell Center SBS Coordinator

    24 min

About Vital Remnants

From the publisher's feed

20 years after the publication of Vital Remnants: America's Founding and the Western Tradition, a book that set out to help America remember her vital roots in the western tradition, Dr. Gary L. Gregg II takes up the title of Vital Remnants once more to continue the mission of serving the future by remembering, thinking about, and learning from the great thinkers of the past. Join Dr. Gregg as he guides listeners through some of the most important texts in human history. Whether you are looking for help in reaching a long abandoned reading goal and continuing your life-long learning, or looking for leadership and life lessons from something deeper than the latest self-help book, Gregg brings a quarter of a century's worth of experience teaching leadership to help you along the way. Vital Remnants from our shared past await to inspire, encourage, and teach us today just as they changed the world we have inherited.