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Lewis and Tolkien on the Necessity of Chivalry | Prof. Michael Strickland
Manage episode 438556043 series 3482343
Both C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien were inspired by time-honored medieval tales. Chivalry plays a key role in medieval English literature, yet Lewis and Tolkien seem to view it very differently – Lewis as a virtue, Tolkien as a vice. "Lewis and Tolkien on the Necessity of Chivalry" dives into essays by both men on the topic, ultimately finding common ground between them. Join Professor Strickland on this quest to explore the code of conduct that governs warfare, sport, honor, and loyalty.
156 episodes
Manage episode 438556043 series 3482343
Both C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien were inspired by time-honored medieval tales. Chivalry plays a key role in medieval English literature, yet Lewis and Tolkien seem to view it very differently – Lewis as a virtue, Tolkien as a vice. "Lewis and Tolkien on the Necessity of Chivalry" dives into essays by both men on the topic, ultimately finding common ground between them. Join Professor Strickland on this quest to explore the code of conduct that governs warfare, sport, honor, and loyalty.
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