• The Melian Dialogue

  • By: James
  • Podcast

The Melian Dialogue

By: James
  • Summary

  • A project exploring the literature of war from antiquity to modernity focusing on how individuals and societies have understood conflict over time.
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Episodes
  • Iliad Books IX to XI
    Mar 23 2023
    What differentiates war crimes from regular acts of war? Is it worth dying in battle when you can live a long life in peace? Can Clio name one single pop culture reference?
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    40 mins
  • Iliad Books VI to VIII
    Jan 27 2023

    The nature of Justice in war, and the struggle between Justice and Duty. Actually a mostly serious conversation for once. I'm just as surprised this has made it to 5 episodes as you are, trust me.

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    47 mins
  • The Iliad Books III-V
    Jan 20 2023

    The first combat of The Iliad, a discussion of the agency of Helen in the Trojan War, and how Athena was a feminist.

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    36 mins

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