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The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 128·Jun 17, 2026

Politics, Essays, and Dictionaries: Edmund Burke and Samuel Johnson

Two of the most important figures in late eighteenth-century Britain were Edmund Burke and Samuel Johnson. As we learn about their points of agreement and contention, we’ll touch on the following questions:

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