Tradition and Progress

In this series of lectures, classical scholar Gilbert Murray examines the ongoing tension between tradition and progress throughout history, using examples from ancient Greece to contemporary Europe. Drawing on his vast knowledge of literature, philosophy, and politics, Murray offers insights into the nature of human society and the challenges it faces.

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