Paul Cantor June 2, 2021 (Episode 191)
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Chapter 1 : Comedy and Skepticism
Why might comedy be more akin to philosophy than tragedy? What can it teach us that tragedy might not? Paul Cantor explains.
00:15 - 13:05 -
Chapter 2 : Shakespeare and Comedy
Paul Cantor shares his perspective on Shakespeare’s comedies, and describes some of their most important features.
13:05 - 46:32 -
Chapter 3 : Love and friendship
What do Shakespeare’s comedies teach us about romantic love, friendship, nature, and convention? Cantor and Kristol discuss.
46:32 - 1:23:40