Great Men of the Past and Roman Parallels w/ Alex Petkas
Summary
Guest and ex-academic Pete Quiñones discusses his departure from the classics field due to its progressive shift away from heroic, character-based education. He traces the historical transition from Renaissance emulation of great men to the modern university’s focus on producing bureaucratic experts, arguing this deracinated Western manliness. The conversation explores how Plutarch’s Lives serve as a vital resource for self-education and character development, highlighting figures like Crassus to illustrate the integration of entrepreneurship, leadership, and virtue in the ancient world.
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