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Read This Today

Manchoon Samchoon

Many great books hold wisdom that feels more relevant than ever, yet they can often be overlooked. "Read This Today" is dedicated to restoring these vital conversations. In each episode, we select a book that matters, unpack its crucial insights, and explore its urgent relevance in the 21st century. If you"re seeking to understand the present through the lens of the past, find clarity amidst chaos, or simply engage with ideas that can reshape your perspective, this podcast is for you. Let"s uncover

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00:38:18

Romeo and Juliet: Love Against the World

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2025/06/20

Forbidden passion ignites in "Romeo and Juliet," a tale of two young lovers caught in the crossfire of ancient hatred. We'll explore the intoxicating intensity of first love, the devastating impact of senseless conflict, and the enduring hope for harmony amidst division. A timeless story of hearts tragically intertwined.Works Cited"A Plague o' Both Your Houses!" Wikipedia."A Rose by Any Other Name Would Smell as Sweet." Wikipedia.Alchin, Linda. "Elizabethan

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00:30:27

Othello: The Green-Eyed Monster

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2025/06/20

Trust betrayed, love poisoned, and a web of lies spun by a master manipulator. "Othello" is a searing tragedy of jealousy, prejudice, and the fragility of human relationships. We confront the insidious nature of suspicion and the devastating cost of believing the worst, even in those we cherish most.Works CitedAdelman, Janet. "Iago’s Alter Ego: Race as Projection in Othello." Critical Essays on Shakespeare's Othello, edited by Anthony Gerard Barthelemy, G.K. Hall, 1994, pp

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00:38:25

Macbeth: Ambition's Dark Path

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2025/06/20

Prophecy, daggers, and a hunger for the crown. In "Macbeth," we witness a valiant soldier consumed by unchecked ambition, spiraling into tyranny and guilt. Explore the psychological toll of power and the chilling consequences of a corrupted moral compass. This is a story of darkness, destiny, and the whispers that lead us astray.Works CitedAntoine, M. "Understanding Literary Motifs In Macbeth." EminentEdit, 9 Dec. 2024."Ambition and Guilt: Driving Forces in Macbeth."

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00:36:51

King Lear: When Everything Falls Apart

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2025/06/20

What happens when a king divides his kingdom based on flattery, not love? "King Lear" is a devastating exploration of power, betrayal, and the raw vulnerability of human suffering. We'll delve into Lear's descent into madness and the transformative power of empathy found amidst the storm.Works CitedAnderson, Susan. "Rethinking Madness in King Lear: A Disability Perspective on Shakespeare and the Mind." American Shakespeare Center, 13 May 2025.Aithor. "The Exploration

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00:31:17

Hamlet: The Prince of Indecision

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2025/06/20

A ghost, a murder, and a mind unraveling. Join us as we journey into the heart of Shakespeare's masterpiece, "Hamlet." We'll unpack the Prince's agonizing dilemmas, the profound questions of life and death, and how revenge can twist even the noblest soul. Discover why this tragedy still speaks to our deepest fears and our eternal search for purpose.Works CitedAlou, Yacoubou. "The Relationship between Kyd's The Spanish Tragedy and Shakespeare's Hamlet and Titus

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00:34:53

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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2025/06/15

Uncover Prisoner of Azkaban's secrets: Lupin's dual nature, Sirius's redemption, Peter's betrayal, the Marauder's Map, and time travel. Plus, the complex character of Snape and the series' nuanced good vs. evil.Works Cited"About the Books: transcript of JK Rowling's live interview on Scholastic.com." Accio Quote!Chang, Yuxuan. "An Analysis of the Secondary World in Harry Porter Series From the Perspective of Fantasy Theory." Studies in Literature and

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00:30:33

Rousseau's Discourse on Inequality

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2025/06/15

Explore Rousseau's Discourse on Inequality. Dive into his "state of nature," the origins of moral inequality, and the impact of civil society on human freedom. Discover how property and social comparison transform humanity from independent beings to those chained by societal constructs. A critical look at an Enlightenment cornerstone.Works CitedChristian, William. "Judith N. Shklar, Men and Citizens: A Study of Rousseau's Social Theory." Canadian Journal of Political

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00:38:59

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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2025/06/15

Unpack Chamber of Secrets: Tom Riddle's manipulation of Ginny, the terrifying Basilisk, and Rowling's powerful critique of blood purity and prejudice. Discover how Harry confronts these dark forces at Hogwarts.Works Cited:"Basilisk." Official Harry Potter Encyclopedia - Wizarding World.."Basilisk." Wikipedia.."The basilisk turned out to be Voldemort's biggest weakness." Reddit, r/harrypotter.."Can Anyone Explain Exactly How Tom Riddle is Possessing Ginny?" Reddit, r/HarryPotterBooks.."Concealment as

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00:38:46

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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2025/06/15

Journey into Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Explore how Rowling crafted Harry's origins, friends, and Hogwarts, laying the series' foundation. Delve into themes of self-discovery, identity, and the enduring battle of good vs. evil in this global phenomenon. Discover the magic that captivated millions from its 1997 debut.Works CitedAshfacesmashface. "Is Dumbledore lying at the end of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone?" Reddit, n.d., r/harrypotter.Bártová, Andrea

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00:37:24

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's Monadology

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2025/06/14

Unpack Leibniz's groundbreaking metaphysics: monads, pre-established harmony, and his vision of God. Discover how he countered Spinoza's monism and Locke's empiricism, shaping mind-body debates and influencing modern thought on perception and rational decision.Works CitedAnfray, Jean-Pascal. "Leibniz and Descartes." The Oxford Handbook of Descartes and Cartesianism, edited by Steven Nadler et al., Oxford Academic, 2019, pp. 721–37. DOI.org, doi:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780198796909.013.45.Blank, Andreas

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00:30:43

Baruch Spinoza's Ethics

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2025/06/14

Dive into the radical world of Baruch Spinoza, the 17th-century philosopher excommunicated for equating God with Nature. Explore his geometrically proven Ethics, his profound insights into human psychology and emotions, and his pursuit of true freedom and blessedness despite widespread censorship and controversy.Works Cited"A Critique of Spinoza's Concept of Freewill and Determinism: A Philosophical Analysis." OCHENDO: An African Journal of Innovative Studies, vol. 5, no. 1, 2024, p. 17."Baruch

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00:38:06

Boethius's The Consolation of Philosophy

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2025/06/14

Imprisoned, Boethius penned The Consolation of Philosophy, a unique blend of prose and verse exploring divine knowledge, free will, and the problem of evil. Discover its timeless influence on medieval thought.Works CitedBasik, Nathan. "The Guilt of Boethius." 2000. Bell, Jack Harding. Chaucer and the Disconsolations of Philosophy: Boethius, Agency, and Literary Form in Late Medieval Literature. PhD diss., Duke University, 2016. DukeSpace. Binder, Marnie. "What Were the Consolations of

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00:38:15

Epictetus's Discourses and Selected Writings

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2025/06/14

Explore Epictetus's Discourses and Selected Writings. We compare his "tough" philosophy with Seneca & Marcus Aurelius, and its ties to Cynicism & Epicureanism. Works CitedBraicovich, Rodrigo Sebastián. "Freedom and Determinism in Epictetus' Discourses." The Classical Quarterly, vol. 60, no. 1, Cambridge University Press, May 2010, pp. 202-220."Cynicism (philosophy)." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 9 May 2024,

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00:40:37

Lucretius's De Rerum Natura

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2025/06/14

Lucretius's De Rerum Natura: a poetic journey into Epicurean atomism. Discover how "honeyed verse" unveils nature's truths, dispelling fear of gods and death. Essential ancient wisdom for a serene life.Works CitedArtemi, Eirini. "Embracing Greek Philosophical Thinking in the Fathers of the 2nd - 5th Centuries." Biblioteka Nauki, n.d.Berryman, Sylvia. "Ancient Atomism." Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2022.Campbell, G. "Lucretius and the Transformation

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00:54:08

Kant's Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals

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2025/06/13

Dive into Kant's Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals: Categorical Imperative, duty, and autonomy. Unpack universal moral laws, perfect and imperfect duties. Discover pure practical reason's non-consequentialist core. A concise guide to Kantian morality.Works Cited PageAlexander, Larry, and Michael Moore. "Deontological Ethics." Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 8 Aug. 2023, plato.stanford.edu/archives/spr2024/entries/deontological-ethics/. Accessed 13 June 2025.“I'm a

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00:35:45

Kant's Critique of Pure Reason

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2025/06/13

Unlock Kant's Critique of Pure Reason: a philosophical landmark bridging rationalism & empiricism. This work establishes metaphysics as a science, defining reason's limits to allow for faith. Explore its complex structure (Aesthetic, Analytic, Dialectic). Essential for understanding knowledge and morality. Featuring insights from Guyer & Wood.Works CitedAllison, Henry E. Kant's Transcendental Idealism: An Interpretation and Defense. Expanded ed., Yale UP, 2004.Ameriks, Karl

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00:50:59

David Hume's Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding

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2025/06/13

Explore David Hume's Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding! Discover its relation to his Treatise, his unique empiricism, profound skepticism, and the enduring critiques of his philosophy on knowledge, religion, and morality. A concise dive into Hume's intellectual journey.Works Cited Page"A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge Summary and Study Guide." SuperSummary, 2025."Chapter Seven Critique of Hume's Metaphysical Nihilism."

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00:43:29

David Hume's Treatise of Human Nature

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2025/06/13

Dive into David Hume's Treatise of Human Nature, his ambitious attempt to apply the experimental method to human nature. Explore its foundational ideas on understanding, passions, and morals, and Hume's later reflections on this 'juvenile' but seminal work that aimed to revolutionize the sciences. Discover its impact and enduring philosophical principles.Works CitedA Treatise of Human Nature, Volume 2: Editorial Material. Edited by David Fate Norton and Mary J. Norton, Clarendon

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01:02:00

John Locke's An Essay Concerning Human Understanding

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2025/06/13

Explore John Locke's An Essay Concerning Human Understanding! Dive into the origins and limits of human knowledge, ideas, and perception. A foundational text in empiricism that shaped modern thought.Works Cited Page (MLA Format):Anonym. "The Epistemology of Descartes and Locke. A Comparative Analysis of the Fundamentals of the Theories." GRIN Verlag, 2020. GRIN, www.grin.com/document/946804."An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 28 Jan

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00:49:10

Aristotle's Politics

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2025/06/13

Explore Aristotle's Politics: its core ideas on justice, governance, and ideal cities. We examine his critiques of Plato, delve into key philosophical concepts, and discuss the broader evolution of comparative political thought.Works CitedAnnas, Julia. Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press, 2000.Aristotle. Aristotle's Politics. Translated by Benjamin Jowett, Forgotten Books, 2018.---. Aristotle’s Politics. Translated and with an introduction, notes, and

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