2014 Phi Beta Kappa Going Lecture

2014 Phi Beta Kappa Going Lecture

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Established in 1999, the annual Allen Going Lecture is presented by the UA chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Previous speakers include Martin Marty, Robert Putnam, and Diane McWhorter.

From The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences


    • Jul 6, 2015 LATEST EPISODE
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    In Defense of Ideals Transcript

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2015


    Discussion of the importance of having ideals in the course of a college career and in the course of life. Focuses on the virtues of courage (as in Achilles), contemplation (as in Socrates), and compassion (as in Jesus) as exemplary ideals.

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    In Defense of Ideals

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2014 53:48


    Professor Mark Edmundson discusses the importance of having ideals in the course of a college career and in the course of life. He focuses on the virtues of courage (as in Achilles), contemplation (as in Socrates), and compassion (as in Jesus) as exemplary ideals.

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