No discussion of Ancient Greece is complete without talking about its influence in the worlds of art and architecture. Today, we’ll address the following questions:

1. How does Greek sculpture try to depict human nature?
2. Why are Greek columns so compelling that they have been consistent in the world of architecture for thousands of years?
3. Why did Jews accept and adopt Greek architecture?

To Aristotle, moderation is the key to happiness, both for the individual and in the political arena. As we explore Aristotle’s Politics, Rabbi Rocklin will answer the following questions:

1. What was Aristotle’s goal in studying different forms of government?
2. To Aristotle, what was the mutual need that grounded the relationship between master and slave?
3. How does Aristotle explain the gods of the Greek myths?

Recommended Reading: Aristotle. Politics. Translated by T.A. Sinclair and T.J. Saunders. New York: Penguin, 1992.

The next great thinker in the world of philosophy was Plato’s greatest student, Aristotle. On today’s episode, we’ll explore the following questions:

1. What are the differences between Plato’s and Aristotle’s philosophical schools of thought, and why are both important to western philosophy?
2. If Aristotle’s scientific discoveries have been overturned by modern science, why is he still important to that field?
3. How did Aristotelian philosophy become the barometer for religion in later periods?