Episode 34
Pericles' Funeral Oration | The New Thinkery Ep. 34
The New Thinkery · The New Thinkery
March 17, 202156m 15s
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Show Notes
Death is always a difficult subject, and having to give a eulogy, as Greg notes, is extremely difficult. Pericles gave one of the most memorable funeral orations in history. So good, in fact, that Abraham Lincoln might've used it for inspiration. But it's not flawless, and the guys dive into Pericles' Funeral Oration to discuss its deeper meaning and themes.