Common Knowledge

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  • Common Knowledge is a podcast from Liberty Common School in Fort Collins, Colorado. In each episode, guests explore topics from classical literature and musical composers to great art and groundbreaking science aiming to connect with the community through shared intellectual interests.
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Common Knowledge is a podcast from Liberty Common School in Fort Collins, Colorado. In each episode, guests explore topics from classical literature and musical composers to great art and groundbreaking science aiming to connect with the community through shared intellectual interests.
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  • The Republic in Renaissance Italy with Joel Penning | Ep 6
    2024/12/18

    In the late Middle Ages, the city-states of Italy witnessed the rebirth of an ancient form of government: the republic. These Italian republics provide the backdrop for the impressive cultural achievements of the Renaissance, and arguably made them possible. We will consider the conditions which led Italian cities to adopt republican governments, how their republican experiments managed to overcome the threat of warfare and social division, and why they ultimately fell. We will also consider the legacy of Italy’s Renaissance republics and how they might help us understand our own republic better. About Joel Penning

    Dr. Penning started teaching history at Liberty in 2018. He received his B.A. in history at Clemson University, and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Northwestern University. In addition to Colorado, he has spent time living in Kansas, South Dakota, Illinois, South Carolina, Australia, and Italy. When not in the classroom, he can usually be found with his nose in a book.


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    41 分
  • What's More Classical Than Musical Theater? with Becky Pollyea | Ep 5
    2024/12/02

    In this episode, we explore the deep classical roots of musical theater, an art form widely recognized for its collaborative nature. While today’s Broadway musicals might seem like a modern invention, they owe much to the traditions of ancient Greece, where music, poetry, dance, and dramatic storytelling first came together in public performances.

    We’ll delve into the historical origins of musical theater, beginning with the grand theatrical festivals of Athens, where playwrights competed to create the best combination of music, drama, and spectacle. We’ll also discuss how many theatrical conventions—like the chorus, special effects, and the orchestra—find their roots in Greek theater and how these ancient practices continue to influence the musicals we know and love today.


    About Becky Pollyea

    Becky is a music and theater instructor at Liberty Common School where she directs the junior-high and high-school theatrical productions. Her career in theater education spans three decades, and her focus has been on facilitating transformational learning experiences for young people through the performing arts.

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    Liberty Common School Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.libertycommon.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    35 分
  • Beyond Numbers: Why Math Matters for the Human Soul with Torgun Lovely | Ep 4
    2024/11/13

    In this episode, we dive deep into the world of mathematics as more than just numbers and equations. Our guest, a passionate math instructor, shares his journey of discovering Plato’s Republic and explores how ancient philosophy can transform our understanding of math today. Through rich discussions, he explains why math is essential to human flourishing, offering insights into its power to shape minds and nourish the soul. From the concept of zero and its unique historical roots to the role of calculus in the church and beyond, he reveals how math has always intertwined with humanity’s deepest questions. Join us as we explore why studying math can be a path to personal growth and fulfillment, and why, as Plato believed, mathematics is truly a pursuit for the human spirit. About Torgun Lovely Torgun Lovely has been with Liberty Common School for 16 years, working in various teaching and leadership capacities. He started as the school’s mathematics specialist, teaching classes while overseeing the school’s k-9 mathematics program. In 2010, as the school was expanding to offer grades 10-12, he helped orchestrate what was to become the State of Colorado’s top-performing high-school mathematics program. In 2013 he was promoted to serve as the school’s first assistant principal, and then was promoted into the high-school principal position in January of 2018. More recently he has resumed his role as a mathematics instructor and as the chair of the mathematics department. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics as well as a master's degree in business administration, both from Colorado State University. He and his lovely wife of 23 years, Kathy, have raised two lovely children, Hannah (21), and Mathias (19) – both of whom are proud graduates of LCHS. Additional Resources

    Math for English Majors by Ben Orlin

    Math with Bad Drawings by Ben Orlin

    Here's Looking at Euclid by Alex Bellos

    Mathematical Mysteries by Calvin C Clawson

    The Number Devil by Hans Magnus Enzensberger

    Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis Su

    A Most Elegant Equation by Stipp

    Euclid in the Rainforest by Joseph Mazur

    Zero by Charles Seife

    The Republic by Plato


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    33 分

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