Showing results by publisher "The Great Courses" in Politics & Social Sciences
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Philosophy and Religion in the West
- By: Phillip Cary, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Phillip Cary
- Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins
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Professor Cary explores thousands of years of deep reflection and brilliant debate over the nature of God, the human self, and the world in these 32 lectures. It's a debate that serves as a vivid introduction to the rich and complex history shared by the West's central religious and philosophical traditions. Whether you're a believer, a seeker, or both, you'll find much to spark your deepest ponderings in these talks on the long and rich interplay between faith and reason.
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Biased in favour of Judaism, anti-Christian
- By Chris on 19-07-2017
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Philosophy and Religion in the West
- Narrated by: Phillip Cary
- Series: The Great Courses: Christianity
- Length: 16 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Skeptics and Believers: Religious Debate in the Western Intellectual Tradition
- By: Tyler Roberts, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Tyler Roberts
- Length: 18 hrs and 32 mins
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Beginning in the 16th century, the Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution began to erode the position of authority. As a result, new philosophers began constructing a universal rationality independent of faith. This schism fundamentally changed the course of Western civilization, and it has had consequences that remain with us to this day. This 36-lecture journey will help you understand exactly what the debate has been and will continue to be about.
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Huge range of information presented unbiased
- By Daniel A. on 20-09-2017
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Skeptics and Believers: Religious Debate in the Western Intellectual Tradition
- Narrated by: Tyler Roberts
- Series: The Great Courses: Medieval & Religious Philosophy
- Length: 18 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Biological Anthropology: An Evolutionary Perspective
- By: Barbara J. King
- Narrated by: Barbara J. King
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
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In this series of 24 captivating lectures, an award-winning teacher and acclaimed scholar delves into the story of how, why, where, and when we became human. You'll gain a fresh understanding of the forces that have shaped our species, as Professor King synthesizes the best that more than a century of scientific scholarship has to offer across a variety of disciplines to gain the insights offered by fossils, ancient skeletal remains, and lifestyle information like cave art and stone tools.
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Loved it
- By Anonymous User on 07-08-2017
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Biological Anthropology: An Evolutionary Perspective
- Narrated by: Barbara J. King
- Series: The Great Courses: Biology
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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The Age of Benjamin Franklin
- By: The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Robert J. Allison PhD Harvard University
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
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Why is Benjamin Franklin so compelling? What made him so successful in his day? And why has he continued to influence generations of Americans? Tackle these questions and more in The Age of Benjamin Franklin, a thorough - and sometimes surprising - course that presents a full portrait of a personality that defies easy definition.
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The Age of Benjamin Franklin
- Narrated by: Professor Robert J. Allison PhD Harvard University
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 02-03-2018
- Language: English
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Peoples and Cultures of the World
- By: Edward Fischer, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Edward Fischer
- Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins
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As the "science of humanity," anthropology can help us understand virtually anything about ourselves, from our political and economic systems, to why we get married, to how we decide to buy a particular bottle of wine. This 24-lecture course reveals the extraordinary power of anthropology - and its subspecialty, cultural anthropology - as a tool to understand the world's varied human societies, including our own.
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Fascinating
- By GeoffW on 18-08-2023
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Peoples and Cultures of the World
- Narrated by: Edward Fischer
- Series: The Great Courses: Civilization & Culture
- Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Science and Religion
- By: Lawrence M. Principe, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Lawrence M. Principe
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
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What is the nature of the relationship between science and religion? When do they conflict? And how do they influence each other in the pursuit of knowledge and truth? While conventional wisdom says that science and theology must perpetually clash, they have actually been partners in an age-old adventure.
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A must read
- By Omar on 10-01-2018
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Science and Religion
- Narrated by: Lawrence M. Principe
- Series: The Great Courses: Christianity
- Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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How the World Learns
- Comparative Educational Systems
- By: The Great Courses, Alexander W. Wiseman
- Narrated by: Alexander W. Wiseman
- Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
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America's blueprint for mass education has been followed across the globe - yet international student assessments show that achievement varies sharply, with the US and much of Europe typically scoring average at best. Not surprisingly, this state of affairs has sparked anxieties about an educational crisis. The problem, if there is one, is highly complex, and in these 24 thought-provoking lectures led by an associate professor of comparative and international education, you'll take a meaningful look at education around the world to understand why.
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How the World Learns
- Comparative Educational Systems
- Narrated by: Alexander W. Wiseman
- Series: The Great Courses: Professional
- Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 24-07-2015
- Language: English
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The Rights of Man: Great Thinkers and Great Movements
- By: Paul Gordon Lauren, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Paul Gordon Lauren
- Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." These stirring words from the Declaration of Independence are a powerful statement of the importance of human rights in Western civilization. But many of the freedoms we enjoy today were not so "self-evident" to lawmakers throughout much of our history.
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Highly recommended
- By Hiro on 11-05-2020
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The Rights of Man: Great Thinkers and Great Movements
- Narrated by: Paul Gordon Lauren
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern Philosophy
- Length: 12 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Cycles of American Political Thought
- By: Joseph F. Kobylka, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Joseph F. Kobylka
- Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins
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American history is often presented as a tale of dynamic movers and shakers who subdued an untamed wilderness on the way to forging a great nation-all the while leaving philosophy for their European counterparts.But this history neglects the philosophical underpinnings of America. As these 36 lectures demonstrate, America has borne the imprint of influential thinkers from its earliest days, from the Reformation theology of John Calvin to the Enlightenment philosophy of John Locke.
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Cycles of American Political Thought
- Narrated by: Joseph F. Kobylka
- Series: The Great Courses: Intellectual History
- Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Understanding the US Government
- By: Jennifer Nicoll Victor, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Jennifer Nicoll Victor
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
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In these 24 refreshingly balanced lectures, Professor Victor presents a comprehensive examination of American politics in which she demystifies its many puzzles and offers a nonpartisan look at the outcomes it produces.
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Understanding the US Government
- Narrated by: Professor Jennifer Nicoll Victor
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 11-09-2020
- Language: English
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Representing Justice: Stories of Law and Literature
- By: Susan Sage Heinzelman, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Susan Sage Heinzelman
- Length: 12 hrs
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What is the dynamic relationship between our culture's written and unwritten laws and its literature? How is that relationship evolving? How do law and literature influence or reflect one other? And what lessons might we draw from their symbiotic relationship?
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Representing Justice: Stories of Law and Literature
- Narrated by: Susan Sage Heinzelman
- Series: The Great Courses: English Literature
- Length: 12 hrs
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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The First Amendment and You: What Everyone Should Know
- By: John E. Finn, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: John E. Finn
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
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A mere 45 words, the First Amendment to the Constitution stands as a pillar of our democracy and has had an incalculable influence on the development of human freedom in the United States and the Western world. To study the First Amendment is to learn something about the meaning of America and who "We the People" are - and to see the significant and far-reaching cultural implications of this fundamental constitutional provisions. These 12 practical lectures offer a guide to understanding the protections and limitations implied by the First Amendment.
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The First Amendment and You: What Everyone Should Know
- Narrated by: John E. Finn
- Series: The Great Courses: Better Living
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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The Soul and the City: Art, Literature, and Urban Living
- By: Arnold Weinstein, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Arnold Weinstein
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
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These eight lectures are a celebration of humanity and the rich texture of human experience. They are a fascinating focus on the complex artistic representations of city life from the 18th to the 20th century. Join Professor Weinstein as he reveals the portraits of humanity that came from several of the period's greatest artists, writers, and thinkers.
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The Soul and the City: Art, Literature, and Urban Living
- Narrated by: Arnold Weinstein
- Series: The Great Courses: Intellectual History
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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The US Constitution Through History
- By: Eric Berger, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Eric Berger
- Length: 14 hrs and 14 mins
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The history of the Constitution is therefore a history of ideas that define our country and our national identity—and it’s a fascinating and revealing story. The US Constitution Through History gives you the opportunity to explore the story of this powerful document, as well as the way our interpretation of it has evolved. In 24 riveting lectures, Professor Eric Berger of the University of Nebraska takes you on a journey through America’s constitutional history. He takes you inside the minds of the Framers and unpacks the ideas that led to the break from England.
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The US Constitution Through History
- Narrated by: Eric Berger
- Length: 14 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 07-10-2022
- Language: English
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Great Presidents
- By: The Great Courses, Alan J. Lichtman
- Narrated by: Allan J. Lichtman
- Length: 24 hrs and 42 mins
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The creation of the executive branch of government was one of the most audacious decisions in American history. The story of our greatest presidents create a narrative as compelling as an historical novel, and these 48 compelling lectures look at the lives, the achievements, and the legacies of those generally considered our 12 greatest presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Ronald Reagan.
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Great Presidents
- Narrated by: Allan J. Lichtman
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern History
- Length: 24 hrs and 42 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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China, India, and the United States: The Future of Economic Supremacy
- By: Peter Rodriguez, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Peter Rodriguez
- Length: 3 hrs
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Knowing what to possibly expect from the future of the global economy presents an enormous opportunity for you to better prepare yourself for the momentous challenges and possibilities of tomorrow. Now you can, with this provocative six-lecture series. Offering pointed looks at the economic past, present, and possible futures of these three powerful nations, these lectures will have you finally grasping the intricate nature of our world economy and the driving forces responsible for where it will stand in years to come.
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Macroeconomic strategy
- By Bradley on 08-12-2021
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China, India, and the United States: The Future of Economic Supremacy
- Narrated by: Peter Rodriguez
- Series: The Great Courses: Business & Economics
- Length: 3 hrs
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Tocqueville and the American Experiment
- By: William R. Cook, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: William R. Cook
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
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Participate in a spirited exploration of Alexis de Tocqueville and his unique observations of this young nation that resulted in the two volumes of Democracy in America. How is it possible that perhaps the greatest book about U.S. democracy ever written was penned by a Frenchman visiting this country 175 years ago? Why is it still relevant in today's ever-changing political landscape?
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Tocqueville and the American Experiment
- Narrated by: William R. Cook
- Series: The Great Courses: Intellectual History
- Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Abraham Lincoln: In His Own Words
- By: David Zarefsky, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: David Zarefsky
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
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Abraham Lincoln was one of America's greatest public orators. The cadence, argument and power he brought to his speeches, like those of the Gettysburg address almost every American learns in school, still stir the hearts of not only Americans, but countless millions around the world. This series of 24 lectures examines Lincoln's rhetoric - the public messages in which he evolved his views on slavery and the preservation of the Union and by which he sought to persuade others.
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Great academic approach
- By Amazon Customer on 17-04-2020
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Abraham Lincoln: In His Own Words
- Narrated by: David Zarefsky
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern History
- Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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America’s Musical Heritage
- By: Anthony Seeger, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Anthony Seeger
- Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
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Professor Seeger reveals the origins of the American music industry; the impact of instruments like the piano and the banjo; and the myriad ways music has shaped American wars, dances, elections, and public demonstrations. You’ll learn the secret histories of songs, including “The President’s March”, “Amazing Grace”, and “We Shall Overcome”, You’ll also hear informative interviews and eclectic performances from scholar-musicians, and sample original recordings that reflect the incredible richness of the American musical experience.
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America’s Musical Heritage
- Narrated by: Professor Anthony Seeger
- Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 29-11-2019
- Language: English
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English in America: A Linguistic History
- By: Natalie Schilling, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Natalie Schilling
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
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Think about this: How would you address a group of two or more people? Would you say: "you", "you all", "yous", "you lot", "y'all", "you guys", "you'uns", "yinz", or something else? Would that change depending on whom you were talking to or where you were? Your answers can provide revealing insights into who you are, where you grew up or live now, and your social, economic, and educational background. Welcome to the enthralling world of linguistics.
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English in America: A Linguistic History
- Narrated by: Natalie Schilling
- Series: The Great Courses: Linguistics
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
- Release date: 05-02-2016
- Language: English
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