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An interesting analysis of how and why we work.

Revisado: 03-04-20

This was an interesting listen. In it Barry Schwartz links such disparate authors and ideas as Aristotle, Adam Smith, and the advent of modern technology such as the cell phone into a cohesive narrative about what moves us, and why we work.

He pulls back the layers of our assumptions inherited from our understandings of democracy and free market economics, to examine how and why we work as well as how that has changed over time. In a world where many are unfulfilled in their jobs/careers, Barry Schwartz offers an interesting take on why we are so unhappy, what makes us happy, and how we can change.

This program balances (balance itself being a key concept in the course) theory and abstract principles with concrete and pragmatic examples that enliven the discussion.

I would recommend this course to most people as most people have a vested interest in their own happiness and fulfillment, both work-related and personal. This program could be important for workers looking for greater satisfaction from life and work, as well as for employers looking to better morale within the workforce.

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A near perfect introduction for the layman

Revisado: 02-26-20

I would recommend this course to anyone interesting in Jewish history specifically, or world history in general.

I've listened to another series by Prof. Howard Lupovitch, and as before he is excellent. He combines a seemingly limitless knowledge of the subject matter with a charisma in his presentation that makes it enjoyable.

This course spans an astonishing 3,000 year history of the Jewish people, and yet it does not feel generic, or like it merely skims the surface. This course touches on major developmental periods within Jewish history, and the subsequent development in Jewish thought and belief. It seamlessly interweaves happenings throughout Europe the Middle East, etc. with specific events and reactions to those threads within the context of Judaism. As such, what one comes away with is not just a picture of Judaism, but a picture of Judaism vibrantly contextualized within the goings on of the rest of the world.

I did not know how much there was to know about this topic before listening to this course, and like any good introduction to a topic, I have a better grasp of topics that I could learn more about going forward.

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An interesting look at the people in the Civil War

Revisado: 02-26-20

This is an enjoyable course that I would recommend to anyone interested in the American Civil War, or American history in general.

It seems like many sources try to take in this period on the grand scale: the movements of armies, the interactions and strategies of generals, Lincoln and other politicians of the time--the movers and shakers, so to speak. While this series of lectures does cover those topics well, where I think it truly shines is in its elucidation of the common man.

The truth of the matter is that most people in the Civil war were not generals or politicians. Peter Carmichael candidly explores the experiences and perceptions of day-to-day soldiers through their own words from letters and such sources. This paints an interesting portrait of the soldiers at once familiar to the modern listener, and yet surprisingly different in their understanding of virtue, the war they fought, and the world around them.

An enjoyable presentation with plenty of food for thought.

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Excellent Treatment of a Sobering Point in History

Revisado: 02-13-20

This course is excellent. I would recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about the Holocaust, and the plight of the Jewish people during the first half of the Twentieth Century.

Professor Howard Lupovitch is the person you want to have teach you about this period. He has a clear and easy mastery of the subject matter. Furthermore, he manages to bring to light complexities and nuances within the tapestry of history in a manner that is easy to follow and digest. He has a pleasant and easy-to-listen-to voice as well.

Prior to hearing this course, I thought myself well-versed in the subject matter (at least for a layman) because I knew a bit about the Nuremburg laws, Krystalnacht, etc. I learned a great deal from this course, particularly in the way it elucidated the Holocaust's position within greater spheres of European and Jewish history, and also spoke about the situation outside of Germany and Poland.

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