Martin and Dan discuss The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. The novel explores themes of beauty, morality, influence, and the consequences of living a life detached from accountability. It remains a classic example of Gothic literature and a profound meditation on the dangers of vanity and self-indulgence.

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Welcome to Dust Jacket, a premiere show from Memoria College on the background, philosophy, and ideas of great books. Join Provost Martin Cothran and Professor Dan Sheffler for an hour or so of insightful conversation and philosophical discovery.

Martin and Dan discuss The Triumph of the Therapeutic: Uses of Faith after Freud by Philip Rieff, a seminal work that examines the cultural shift in Western society from traditional moral and religious frameworks to a therapeutic ethos that prioritizes personal well-being, self-expression, and emotional health.

Memoria College exists to provide students with a broad and meaningful encounter with the Great Books and Culture of Western civilization through affordable, accessible higher education.

You can learn more and register for your first course at https://memoriacollege.org/?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=Dust+Jacket&utm_campaign=Triumph+of+the+Theraputic

Welcome to Dust Jacket, a premiere show from Memoria College on the background, philosophy, and ideas of great books. Join Provost Martin Cothran and Professor Dan Sheffler for an hour or so of insightful conversation and philosophical discovery.

In this episode of Dust Jacket, Martin and Dan explore the central narrative and core themes of A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Together, they'll explore the story and provide an overview to the core philosophies of Western Civilization as they appear in the book. Check out Memoria College at https://memoriacollege.org/