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The Modern Scholar: Lore of the Stars
- The Mythological Narrative of the Night Sky
- Narrated by: Professor Timothy B. Shutt
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
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One of Kenyon College’s most honored professors, Timothy B. Shutt is widely renowned as a gifted polymath and lecturer. The night sky was the ancient world’s cinema, and storytellers have used this panorama to weave fascinating tales since the earliest days of mankind. This captivating series of lectures explores the mythological sagas found in the night sky and the history behind the names of the great constellations.
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One of the Modern Scholar's most popular lecturers, Professor Timothy B. Shutt of Kenyon College examines the contributions of the peoples of northern Europe through their vibrant literary legacy. As Professor Shutt's textual analysis reveals, Celtic and Germanic values shine through these works, exhibiting such characteristics as courage, self-control, and respect for women. As listeners will find, the legacy of the European Northlands formed a cultural pattern that continues to this day.
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Great Source of Information and Engaging Lecturer
- By Kate on 03-23-17
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The Modern Scholar: Odyssey of the West II: A Classic Education through the Great Books: From Athens to Rome and the Gospels
- By: Prof. Timothy Shutt, Prof. Kim J. Hartswick, Prof. Joel F. Richeimer, and others
- Narrated by: Professor Timothy B. Shutt, Professor Kim J. Hartswick, Professor Joel F. Richeimer, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins
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The lectures address-in chronological sequence-a series of major works that have shaped the ongoing development of Western thought both in their own right and in cultural dialogue with other traditions. In the process, the course engages many of the most perennial and far-reaching questions that we face in our daily lives.
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Not bad
- By Alberto Dominguez on 07-29-11
By: Prof. Timothy Shutt, and others
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The Modern Scholar
- Heavens Above: Stars, Constellations, and the Sky
- By: Professor James Kaler
- Narrated by: James Kaler
- Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
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This course guides listeners through the sights of the naked- eye sky, wherein we directly witness the effects of the turning and revolving of the Earth, the artistry painted by the human mind using the sky and stars, and how the view changes with time and with our place on the planet.
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Not as Good as Professors Kaler's Other Lectures
- By Patrick on 07-19-09
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Modern Scholar: How to Think
- The Liberal Arts and Their Enduring Value
- By: Professor Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Narrated by: Professor Professor Michael D. C. Drout
- Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins
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In How to Think: The Liberal Arts and Their Enduring Value, Professor Michael D. C. Drout gives an impassioned defense and celebration of the value of the liberal arts. Charting the evolution of the liberal arts from their roots in the educational system of Ancient Rome through the Middle Ages and to the present day, Drout shows how the liberal arts have consistently been "the tools to rule", essential to the education of the leaders of society. Offering a reasoned defense of their continuing value, Drout also provides suggestions for improving the state of the liberal arts in contemporary society.
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A defense of the Liberal Arts
- By Steve and/or Jodene on 10-19-13
What listeners say about The Modern Scholar: Lore of the Stars
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- EmilyK
- 03-22-24
Fascinating topic, charming lecturer
This magical audio is created by the combination of one of the best professors on Audible, and a topic that has fascinated many of us (including the lecturer) since childhood. I learned a lot and found it one of the best listens I've had from Audible. It was delightful while winding down in the evening. I think it would be wonderful for a homeschooler. I now want the clouds to clear so I can apply what I have learned!
So highly recommended.
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- Scott M. Nash
- 06-25-23
Great topic, great lecturer
Been listening to various of these lectures for twenty years and have always enjoyed them. Shutt has always been my favorite. This marries two of my great loves, astronomy and mythology.
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- Jeffrey L. Smith, PE
- 07-07-14
Intro to the Mythology
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Really good intro to cover what the constellations and their connection to ancient mythology is. I was looking for a book like this and I found it! I've been getting into naked-eye astronomy and wanted to understand what the stories were that caused the Greeks and Romans to put these figures in the sky.
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- Melissa
- 02-24-16
Must read for those interested in the stars!
This book was super interesting! Great background into the stars and constellations. Good length and well read, 5 out of 5!
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