"Samuel Johnson: A Window to His Life with Will Durant"
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- Опубликовано: 22 май 2015
- Step into the world of 18th-century England and immerse yourself in the life and contributions of Samuel Johnson, the renowned English writer, lexicographer, and literary critic. In this engaging video, our host delves into the fascinating life of Dr. Johnson, his literary achievements, and his lasting impact on the English language and literature.
📖 Explore the following key aspects in this enlightening exploration:
Samuel Johnson's early years and upbringing in 18th-century England
His literary career, including the creation of "A Dictionary of the English Language"
The influential literary works, essays, and contributions to English literature
Johnson's role as a literary critic and the formation of his famous literary club
His interactions with other notable figures of his time, such as James Boswell
The enduring legacy of Samuel Johnson's writings and his profound influence on the English language
Re-listened to the podcast primarily because it is eminently re-listenable. Amor vincit omnia. Will Durant and Ariel loved whatever they undertook. Philosophy, biography, history. The aroma defines the flower more than the colour or the corolla.
Will Durant's estimable scholarship always shines. But ponder the intellectual vastness of Johnson's undertaking as the compiler of the first great English dictionary. I've skimmed the abridged version; it crackles with wit and originality and makes for a rewarding read, even in the present day.
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“He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man…”
This evening I have listened to two of his expositions. The first on Edward Gibbon (Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire) and just now the life of Samuel Johnson. In both cases Will Durant, whoever he may be, has told us the essence of the life and works of these two great figures. I know quite a bit about both of them, and he has really understood and encapsulated them in a profound way. So, hats off to Will Durant.
I'll do what you suggest. I'd like to know more about this brilliant expositor of ideas and philosophy.
@@bobbechtel4187 No doubt passé? Not at all. They're still very valuable and useful works loaded with tons of still historically accurate information.
Not only will but his lifetime wife whom worked diligently with him throughout all his work..
Will Durant at his best. Comprehensive portraiture of a formidable genius who, despite penury, sneaked out to buy oysters for the stray cat, a refugee in his cluttered house. No afflictions, not foibles, no eccentricities prevented him from qualifying for the preeminent honorific of The Great Cham of English Literature.
Once again, I find myself tempted to agree with you wholeheartedly - but I don't know what a "Great Cham" is ... !
Oh! I spoke too soon - Mr Durant explains it ... !
Well put indeed Sir.
"Remarking upon his cat Hodge, he said 'I have had cats that I liked better.' But then, as if perceiving Hodge to be out of countenance, added, 'Oh, but it is a very GOOD cat! A VERY good cat, indeed!'" ~ Boswell, "Life"...if memory serves!
His face screams. . . "Bro, are u serious?"
I was shocked to recognize him as the guy from the meme. 😂
Thank you for posting these audios of Will Durant, via I was only able to get one paperback by him the Story of philosophy. I have a question for you somewhat related to this one, Did Durant write anything about Edmund Burke? Positive or negative? If so, which book? Any info you have would be much appreciated.
Love that you posted these plus the Erasmus video especially. I wasn't able to afford other titles by Durant, so you posting these videos is greatly appreciated, especially Durant on China, listening to his words on Laotzu and Confucius, epic, cannot thank you enough.
This is a good listen! Lot's of Definition's
Ye’s, there are ton’s of word’s that John’son define’s.
Refused to meet Hume" lmao
@@DurantandFriends ??? Greatest philosopher to ever write in English.
Why was Hume a charlatan?
Rocky C I think you’re confusing Hume with Berkeley
thanks for sharing
Well read. Thank you
Absolutely fascinating
Quite brilliant this. I assume it was taken from his "Story of Civilization"? Who was the reader? Excellent work.
"In the 1990s, an unabridged audiobook production of all 11 volumes [ History of Civilization] was produced by Books On Tape and it was read by Alexander Adams (Grover Gardner)." [Will Durant. Wikipedia]
thank you
great
Nice dialog!
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Sir Samuel Johnson had too have extreme intellectual intelligence or a superior 👨🏫 Educator.
He had a great soul to. Toasted an insurrection in enslaved West Indies.
@@ruskinyruskiny1611 I see what does that mean ?
@@AkeemRWRoss When he was at Oxford University he drank a toast to the latest slave insurrection in the West Indies, this illustrates his sympathy for the very poor, there are many instances of him helping the very poor all through his life. This I call having a good Soul. John Steinbeck was very much like him. 👍
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Very well done. Quite interesting. I am assuming that the Will Durant quoted as the author was the famous philosopher? I had no knowledge that he wrote such a long piece on Sam.
This was taken from Will Durant's history of Civilization - Rousseau and Revolution
Excellent ❤
See 17:38 for some good old fashioned 18th century banter. What a lad.
One of the all time great put-downs!!
Banter implies a back and forth.
My Great Great Great Grandfather
My Great Grandfather
Who?
Mine too
A multilayered son of a bitch. In a word, tough.
Does anyone know which of Durant's books this is from?
"He was thin and tall", the painter's portrait is not accurate.
He had a burly build. Look at all his other portraits and drawings. He's never portrayed as being thin.
He was painted and drawn with a burly build, however, that it has been written by those who knew him that he had a lean appearance.
Having a burly build was associated with wealth, health, and prosperity, since many wealthy individuals made complete pigs of themselves, minding no care to their internal health.
The artists painted him burly because he was a reputable lexicographer, whose dictionary was on the local shop shelves. He was considered a man of great honor and wealth.
People change in life.
He was what is contemporarily referred to as a “fat fuck.” 🤣
The portrait is from twenty or thirty years later.
well read! it is actually "listenable." who did it?
It's will durant...dont u know!
@@edsapp6678 personally, Durant Himself here, as “narrator” ?
Will Durant or Won't Durant? Only time will tell.
Earnest Prole tf lolol 😹
Wit Durant, Sir!
Where there's a Will.....
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you have spelt his name wrong in the preview image.
Thank you so much for that. I am updating it right now.
@@DurantandFriends no problem. Keep up the great work!
The learned institutions and wealthy patrons didn't even stump up a quill or bottle of ink towards his dictionary endeavours. Published with a terse 'dedication' , ha.
22:05
Samuel Johnson had a debilitated- Venus in his birth chart in Virgo (ocd and health hypochondria, tourettes) in the 9th house (highest beliefs)...with the Sun, and Mercury, giving intelligence and love of intelligence.
He actually did inherit his morose & melancholy traits from his father. The Sun is significant of the father, and sits with a debilitated- Venus.
Venus in Virgo is in a painful place, and he can't love anything. So this energy was forced and transmuted into books, writing dictionaries, encyclopedias, volumes etc.
A very painful life...but a worthwhile one- if you ask me.
48:05 to 48:42
I would just like to write that I got this far until our overlords in the ivory tower took over the channel. Rest In Peace original owner of the channel.
@@DurantandFriends How exactly were you allowed to do this and maintain a strange Profile Picture?
I’ve come realize Durant knows very little. Doesn’t have a particularly good voice, born ahead of his time or rather born ahead of RUclips’s time.