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Western Culture 1-1: Greek Epics

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  1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Old Western Culture
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  2. Lesson 2: The Backdrop to the Iliad
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  3. Lesson 3: The Anger of Achilleus (Iliad I-IV)
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  4. Lesson 4: The First Critical Turning Point (Iliad V-IX)
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  5. Lesson 5: The Deception of Zeus (Iliad X-XV)
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  6. Lesson 6: The Second Critical Turning Point (Iliad XVI-XXI)
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  7. Lesson 7: The Death of Hektor (Iliad XXII-XXIV)
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  8. Lesson 8: The Telemachy (Odyssey I-IV)
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  9. Lesson 9: The Court of Alkinoös (Odyssey V-VIII)
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  10. Lesson 10: Odysseus Tells of his Wanderings (Odyssey IX-XII)
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  11. Lesson 11: The Homecoming of Odysseus & The Judgement of the Suitors (Odyssey XIII-XXIV)
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  12. Lesson 12: The Legacy of Homer in Western Civilization
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. What distinguishes great book or classic from other books? What are some books published in the last thirty years or so that you think are great books? What recently published best sellers will not be classics, and why?
  2. Why is the popular phrase “instant classic” a misnomer?
  3. Should the Bible be included in our great books lists? Why or why not?

EXTRA ASSIGNMENT:
Go through a great books series and make a list of which ones you have read. If your family does not yet have a great books collection, search online for a list of great books, such as the one compiled by Mortimer Adler, and note which of those you have read.

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