Episode 2: First Principles - The Prologue

Update: 2021-08-27

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Beginnings are important, and in this episode, we delve deep into the first sentence of the Histories. In it, Herodotus identifies himself, gives his reasons for writing, and lays out his topic. A close reading, however, brings out some important nuance.

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Episode 2: First Principles - The Prologue

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Episode 2: First Principles - The Prologue

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Episode 2: First Principles - The Prologue

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Episode 2: First Principles - The Prologue