Pericles' Funeral Oration | The New Thinkery Ep. 34
Mar 17, 2021•56 min•Ep. 34
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Episode description
Death is always a difficult subject, and having to give a eulogy, as Greg notes, is extremely difficult. Pericles gave one of the most memorable funeral orations in history. So good, in fact, that Abraham Lincoln might've used it for inspiration. But it's not flawless, and the guys dive into Pericles' Funeral Oration to discuss its deeper meaning and themes.
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