The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man

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Joseph Conrad’s novella is the story of a man named Marlow traveling up the Congo River in the heart of Africa. In telling the tale, Conrad compares the “savages” of Africa to the so-called “civilized” people of London. Is there really much difference? Themes of race, barbarism, colonialism, and first-world society are central. Meditationsby Marcus Aurelius The 5 Scariest Episodes of The Twilight Zone Skill of the Week: Skip a Stone Podcast #936: Zombies, Minecraft, and Dealing with Uncertainty Skill of the Week: Instantly Recognize a Quality Suit Lonesome Dove is quite possibly the greatest Western novel ever written. The story follows two long-time friends on a cattle drive from the Rio Grande to Montana. Along the way they encounter outlaws, Indians, and old flames. Be warned, this book is a beast. But reading it (and re-reading it) is definitely worth it. After you’re done, make sure to watch the mini-series and listen to our podcast interview about the book. After Virtueby Alasdair MacIntyre His thumos, or spiritedness, burned white hot, so much so that it would often overtake him while he unleashed carnage on the battlefield. I think of myself as a “good guy.” I’m naturally inclined to be kind and friendly towards others. And like Hector, I’m a family man.Written in the early 1500s, this is the classic guide on how to acquire and maintain political power (even if those methods are sometimes unsavory) — a so-called “primer for princes.” Its precepts are direct, if not disturbingly cold in their formulaic pragmatism. It asks the classic question: “Do the ends justify the means?” A worthy read for any man wishing to better understand the motivations and actions that tend to rule modern politics. Band of Brothersby Stephen Ambrose Between paying for range time and ammo, firearm training and shooting can get very expensive. While airsoft used to be something only kids played with, today’s marketplace sees near-exact replicas of almost every firearm on the market. If police and military use airsoft for their training, you can too. You can have fun and improve your tactical skills all at once by connecting with the airsoft community online and finding simulations and competitions — almost like paintball, but even more realistic. Woodburning The Greek word for “learn” is didaskein and English professor David Mikics astutely notes that didaskein is never used anywhere else in The Iliad to describe learning about bravery or manliness. Just in this instance. Homer is clearly setting up a contrast between Hector and his instinctively fierce rival, Achilles. Also, we’d really appreciate if you’d give the podcast a review in iTunes, Stitcher, or Spotify. It’s a big help in getting more people to discover the show!