
Welcome to the Books of Titans Podcast where I (Erik Rostad) seek truth & beauty in the Immortal Books. My goal is to read the Great Books written by 200 authors over the next 15 years and share what I’m learning. I’ll talk a bit about each book, tie ideas together from a variety of genres, and share the one thing I always hope to remember from each of the Immortal Books. www.booksoftitans.com
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 319 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooksSelf-ImprovementEducation | |||

The goal of this dialogue is the definition of a statesman. Can Plato show us the essence or nature of the statesman? This dialogue is a sequel to Sophist. In each dialogue, an attempt at a definition is sought through the method of division. For exa... more
I finished reading Man’s Search for Meaning as the fireworks announced the start of 2018. I was closing out my first year of this reading project with my final book of the year and was trying to finish it before the clock struck 12. I didn’t make it,... more
How do we know what we know? That’s the question Socrates presents to Theaetetus in this dialogue by Plato. I was actually intrigued with the some of the side discussions about learning and memory and how that connects to knowledge. In this podcast e... more
So far, this is my favorite dialogue by Plato. I’ve only read 5 of them, so I have a ways to go, but this one covers the origin of language and the correctness of names. It answers this question - is there a reason behind the name of a thing or is it... more
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We only have so much time in our life, and Erik recognizes this. He has chosen to read the great books, the books, that have influenced people for thousand of years. Allowed people to form new ideas on many subject matters. To read the current books that have not stood the test of time can be a poor use of time. Time is our enemy and he grew to understand this and focused on the great books. A task we all would grow a lot from. The progressions he makes in his thinking has been deeply valua... more
I am a woman, and I love this podcast!
Erik talks about himself and his family, and if you can relate to that, then you will probably also enjoy the books he reviews favorably. I have read some books based on his recommendations and enjoyed them all.
And the music is fire!
Highly variable in quality
I enjoy listening and learning from these podcasts as I go on walks or mow the lawn. He reviews books that I otherwise would not read and I glean insight and wisdom from the reviews. Very nuanced and enjoyable for me. Thanks for doing these.
At first I did not like this podcast but came back and listened to more recent episodes including the most recent about Trumps book end enjoyed these episodes much more. If you don’t enjoy the early episodes skip ahead and give it another try. Looking forward to the Biden episode and whatever follows.
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Content emphasizes a deep exploration of classic literature, focusing on what are termed 'Immortal Books' and their relevance in contemporary discussions about truth, beauty, and wisdom. The host provides thoughtful analyses of significant works by various authors, blending literary insight with personal anecdotes and philosophical reflections. Recurring themes include the importance of piety, ethics in literature, and the literary device of storytelling, showcasing an ambitious project to cover a vast array of classic texts while encouraging listeners to engage deeply with the material. Unique to this content is the blend of personal development through literature along with community engagement, inviting listeners to share their experienc... more
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