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Online Great Books Podcast


Mar 24, 2022

Scott and Karl finish their two-part discussion of Robert Maynard Hutchins' 1952 essay "The Great Conversation: Substance of a Liberal Education."

The Great Conversation is the ongoing process of the best writers and thinkers of Western Civilization referencing, building on, and refining the work of their predecessors. According to Hutchins, "The tradition of the West is embodied in the Great Conversation that began in the dawn of history and that continues to the present day."

Tune in to hear Scott and Karl's hot takes surrounding this essay. Brought to you by onlinegreatbooks.com.