The Cause - Rob Pirie
Please join me in embarking on the Harvard Classics Series by Dr. Charles Elliot. This series dates back to around 1910 and is a collection of literature that I believe needs to be revived and rediscovered. I look forward to reading and discussing all 50 volumes with you as we learn about the great ideas of those who came before us. In this series, we will dive into Greek and Roman history, the American Founders, works from Francis Bacon, John Milton, and many more. We will cover Shakespeare and Chaucer and also some fictional works like Don Quixote which are all included in the Harvard Classics.
We will also review other books on this podcast that fit the classical education theme.
This series is being created for those passionate about classical education and as a supplement to homeschool curriculums. I truly hope these classical works of literature bring you as much joy as they do me.
Feel free to reach out with any questions as I would love to hear from you!
Rob Pirie
Episodes
63 episodes
WHEN BOOKS BREAK YOU | The Dark Side of Reading
Has a book ever reshaped how you view the world? Sometimes books can hold the power to do just that. Deep reading can lead you down an Odyssey that you might not be ready for. But you will grow in the process, just like Odysseus. I hope you enj...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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Why I Quit My Coffee Business! - Updates and Future Plans
I have put the coffee business on hold for now. It has been a truly educational experience, but it is time to refocus on the family and plan out the next phase for the channel. My goals of creating a community around great coffee and excellent ...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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We Were Warned — Hayek Saw This Coming | The Road To Serfdom
You are in for a treat!The Road to Serfdom is a marvelous book that helps explain the impacts of collectivism and individualism colliding. The results are often division, conflict, and war. Have we followed any of Friedrich Hayek's advi...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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How to Find Time to Read — You’re Not Too Busy, You’re Just Distracted
Most people say they don’t have time to read, but the truth is, they’re just distracted. In this video, I provide four helpful tips on how to reclaim your time, build a daily reading habit, and reconnect with the discipline that fosters greatne...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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The Breaking of the Western Mind - Why Our Civilization Is Collapsing
Western Civilization was once the center of faith, philosophy, and freedom, which it inherited from its ancient neighbors. From the cathedrals of Europe to the wisdom of Greece and Rome, Western civilization gave the world meaning, order, and h...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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The Fall Of Samson | Milton’s Tragic Hero Who Lost Everything
John Milton’s "Samson Agonistes" is one of the most powerful tragic poems ever written. The story of Samson, blinded, betrayed, and enslaved, reflects Milton’s own struggles after the English Revolution. He would also be blind at the time of cr...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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Why Men Don’t Read Anymore - And Why It’s Destroying Us
Men are reading less than ever, and it's not just a problem of attention. It's a crisis of thought, discipline, and direction. In this video, we explore why reading matters now more than ever, what we're losing without it, and how reclaiming bo...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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Why Are We Cowards? - Obedience and the RISE of Authoritarianism | Discourse on Voluntary Servitude
Why Do People Give Up Their Freedom So Easily? | "Discourse On Voluntary Servitude" - BoetieHEY!!! Welcome back, everyone! Étienne de La Boétie's Discourse on Voluntary Servitude is a powerful political essay that explores ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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The Classical Reformation - Reviving Traditional Education And Reclaiming Truth
Welcome to coffee break Tuesday! So, you're interested in a classical or liberal education and don't know where to start. I have been there. In this video, I share my experience with the classical reformation, as I call it, and provide the reso...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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Unshaken, Unashamed, and Unafraid - Jesus Conquers The Wilderness - Paradise Regained (Books 3 & 4)
Paradise Regained by John Milton is an epic poem that recounts Jesus's temptation in the wilderness by Satan. This video covers books 3 and 4 of Paradise Regained, as there are four books total. Join us as we witness the battle between good and...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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When Men No Longer Exist | "The Abolition Of Man" by C.S. Lewis
Hey! Do not let this book intimidate you. Read it slowly and contemplate the ideas. It is a marvelous book indeed.Objective Values vs. Moral Relativism:Lewis critiques the idea that all value judgments are merely subjecti...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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Paradise Regained By John Milton - A Journey Through The Wilderness With Jesus (Books 1 & 2)
"Paradise Regained By John Milton - A Journey Through The Wilderness With Jesus (Books 1 & 2)"Paradise Regained by John Milton is an epic poem about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness by Satan. This video covers books 1 and 2 of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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I Finally Quit My Job - Here's What Happened - Moving To Virginia
Glad to have you back again as we chow down on a little humble pie! In June of 2024, I quit my day job and ventured into the world of entrepreneurship and family connection. I roasted coffee, drank coffee, and hung out with the family more duri...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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5:40
Inside Beautiful RALSTON COLLEGE - A New Vision for Higher Education! Come Join The Fellowship!
nside Beautiful RALSTON COLLEGE - A New Vision for Higher Education! Come Join The Fellowship!RALSTON COLLEGE: Check them out here!Ralston College: https://www.ralston.ac/humanities-ma?utm_source=rptc&utm_medium=email&...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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7:31
Why You Should LISTEN To Books and How To RETAIN What you Read
Listening to books can be just as impactful and important as reading books. There are so many benefits to listening to books, such as hearing the names and places pronounced correctly and the convenience of consuming books while completing othe...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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7:42
Rousseau's Social Contract Theory Explained | How It Still Relates To Us - Book Review
I truly hope you enjoy my review of the Social Contract by Rousseau. He is a fantastic writer and very enjoyable to read, especially regarding philosophy. His work, in my opinion, is still in the process of being lived out and proven. Thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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27:28
What You Read MATTERS - Why Reading The Right Books will Change Your Life Forever!
What you choose to read matters more than you may think. In this episode, I discuss the importance of choosing books wisely to bring joy and knowledge through the love of reading. Reading books can impact your life more than you think and readi...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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5:51
We Live In The Best Of Times! My Cherished Advice From An Old Man
An old man told me that his kids have never known hunger. And that has stuck with me ever since he uttered the words. I miss you, Mr. Neal!• COFFEE Website: http://cedarotacoffee.com/
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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5:58
The HARDEST BOOK I Ever Read and ... How ANYONE Can Read It
Today we discuss the hardest book I have read, what I learned, and how anyone can read hard books. Some books are more challenging than others but that should not stop us from reading them. Paradise Lost is a book that challenges you as a...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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6:43
Write More and Scroll Less - How I Journal And Use A Commonplace Book
Often I find myself mindlessly scrolling on a phone when I could be writing or creating something of my own. I get caught up in the entertainment of others instead of using my abilities for something constructive and good. I have journaled for ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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7:27
Why You Should Take Control Of Your Education
In this video, we discuss taking ownership of your education. The quality of your life and the longevity of your freedoms depend on it. I truly hope you enjoy this Coffee Break Tuesday! Pick up a set of books and get to work self-educating over...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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4:41
Allow The Book To Change You - Read To Discover Not Validate
Do you read to discover or read to validate? This is a question I have to ask myself. If you can't open your mind to a book, then what is the purpose of reading? True knowledge can only be found when we open our minds to the idea that our ideas...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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5:07
"Some Blood More Precious Must Be Paid For Man" - Paradise Lost (Books 11 & 12) CONCLUSION
Paradise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of man on Earth. This episode covers books 11 and 12 of Paradise Lost. Join us as we witness t...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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30:28
Harvard Classics VS The Great Books Of The Western World | How Much I Paid For Each?
The Great Books of the Western World and the Harvard Classics are amazing collections of classical literature. There are many differences between the two sets, but each provides a unique experience to the reader. In this video, I cover the diff...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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8:06
ARE YOU STOIC ONLY IN NAME? | Why Learn About Stoicism If You Are Not Willing To Live It... Adjust!
I enjoy reading about Stoicism but sometimes living it out can be difficult. Thinking about the hard things in life is much easier than living them out. This video covers some quotes from Seneca's Letters and how I plan to apply the meaning to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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