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8 Books You Should Read To Save Society - Before It's To Late...
This new-themed 8-book reading series is going to cover the demise of education and how that leads to a lack of morals and eventually the road to totalitarianism and serfdom.
What happens when we move away from a classical education? What happens to society when morals are lost? These are some of the issues we will be covering in this reading series and we will also go over how society has been corrected and fixed in the past. These books below are not all-inclusive of the problems society faces and surely not the sole fix. Reading books and reading important books has never been more important than now. We must do our duty to safeguard the liberty we still exercise and push back against all the external forces closing in. No single person can stop the demise, but if we all educate ourselves and stand as a union again, we will at least have a chance. I hope you enjoy this reading series and I would love it if you would join me along this journey. The books are listed below in the order I will cover them.
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@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee Месяц назад

Coffee in one hand, freedom in the other, let’s read some books! Also, most issues can be solved over coffee. Just saying!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Tell that King George the third! Haha

@chrisw6164 Месяц назад

I loved reading Hayek and various other authors on individual liberty back in the 90s. I devoured those books and they are great for exercising logical thinking. Sowell is probably the most well known among contemporary authors in that sphere.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I love listening to Sowell. I may try and incorporate his works into a future series. Truly appreciate you watching my friend and stay blessed!

@zacbarnes2187 Месяц назад

Bought "A Defence of Classical Education" thanks to your recommendation. I had just finished "The Well-Educated Mind" and I am finding the beauty of the classics. I'm hoping to develop my character and thinking more through this journey and then to share it with my newborn twins.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

That’s so awesome!! Newborn twins have to be amazing. Starting now will pay dividends when they get to the age to start learning to read. You are embarking on a very rewarding journey though. Hope you enjoy and stay blessed my friend!

@readlikeaman Месяц назад

Rob!! So glad RU-vid just randomly pushed me this video brother! I absolutely love this idea and everything it looks like you’re doing with this channel. Between the camo hat and the Harvard classic bookshelf in the background, I was on board in the first 10 seconds! Can’t wait to see all this vids man, and personally my vote for the next series would be American/French revolution - that has been a topic that has deeply interested me and I’d love to hear your take! Keep up the great work my man!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

haha yes indeed! I am glad we bumped into each other in this virtual world as well. I truly appreciate you stopping by and the kind words mean a lot. I think the most of the comments have supported an American/French Revolution theme next so that will be fun to learn about. I see you have a channel so when I get home I will have to check it out! Thanks so much for watching my friend and stay blessed!

@jonashasageremtkjrjensen Месяц назад

Looking forward to the series! I think it is a good thing that you are reading these books and articulating/communicating their contents to a wider audience.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Yes indeed! I am hoping everyone gets some value from it. I am looking forward to seeing what I can pull from this time through. Truly appreciate you watching and stay blessed!

@zetetimm Месяц назад

Hey Rob! I found you a couple days ago through your "How to Read a Book" by Adler video- I myself am currently starting a multi-year project of reading through The Great Books of the Western World series. I, too, believe the West has fallen. Although I am Canadian, I can see the need for our countries to start promoting Western values once more. We need a just, principled, and honourable leadership to be brought back into power by the people of our respective governments. Our reading materials reflect just how far we have fallen- the general populace has forgotten where we've come from and the lessons learned over the past 26 centuries. I'm looking forward to your content immensely !

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I agree with you whole heartedly. A force has crept in that has completely changed the West's trajectory and I am not even quite certain if I can put my finger on what the force actually is. I guess it is an amalgamation of things/ideas. I think the Great Books are a wonderful series and I can not wait to venture down them one day as well. It is nice to see the spark in others who value the same ideas. I do not know what the fix is but I know we would be closer to solving it if more people chose to read through that set. I truly appreciate you watching my friend and wish you the best on your journey that Adler went on. Stay blessed my friend!

@zetetimm Месяц назад

@@The_Cause There is something to be said for the weak men creating hard times line of thinking but it feels like more. There have always been cycles throughout history but this feels different , as you have pointed out. I have a feeling it has something to do with the globalization of cultures over the past 50 years. During the last 20 especially. The instant communication of the internet and smart devices are the double edged sword; you and I can connect and share our budding knowledge and wisdom or we can watch shock pranks and performative outrage... This has increased the speed of decline to the point where people like you and I can actually feel it whereas the people of the past could not. It would take them decades, or even centuries, to see the decline we have seen IMO. I know the past has answers for us and we need them now. People like you broadcasting this type of knowledge and value may not aid in slowing the decline but will allow those who pay attention a choice cut guide for the best cuts of the beast that was the West to start anew. Well done. Looking forward to learning more from you; our modern day Enkidu (couldn't help it given your beard lol)

@Kvell55 Месяц назад

Rob, great to see your video again. Sadly I haven’t been getting notifications of your content on RU-vid so I went into my subscriptions to find you again. Your new series sounds wonderful. I’m staring to get into On Liberty by John Stuart Mill and the Second Treatise of Government by John Locke. Not sure if you might be touching on these two classics in the future.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Locke and Mills are both in the Harvard Classics but only On Liberty is included for some reason. I will definitely cover it but it is in volume 25 so it will be awhile before I get there. Glad you were able to find my channel again and I look forward to having you along! Thanks so much for watching and stay blessed my friend.

@opensourcepm Месяц назад

I just added the books to my reading list! Looking forward to this series.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Nice! I think it is going to be a fun and rewarding experience. I truly appreciate you joining along. Thanks for watching my friend and stay blessed!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Please let me what you think or would like to see! I would love to tailor the ideas to this audience and go over the topics I feel we all need to be discussing. All recommendations, ideas, or critique is welcome. Have a blessed day! Go read a book!!

@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee Месяц назад

My first recommendation is to pour a cup of coffee and then open the book. No good book gets read without coffee being consumed beforehand!

@atterberrypm Месяц назад

As an American living in France, I'd like to see a comparison of the two revolutions

@The_Cause Месяц назад

@atterberrypm I think that is the consensus. I am glad because I am really looking forward to learning more about that as well. Should be a good time! Thanks so much for watching my friend and stay blessed!

@ybrueckner5589 Месяц назад

Lovely knowing a man dressed like you forging ahead on this kind of thing. So glad the cover didn’t throw me off. We are indeed in the dying embers

@The_Cause Месяц назад

haha, well I am glad my attire did not deter you. I truly appreciate you watching and agree. I have hope that we can keep it alive in small communities hopefully but we shall see. Stay blessed my friend!

@asdisskagen6487 Месяц назад

Thrilled to see a themed series coming out. I would be interested to see if these themed series get more traction on RU-vid, since it seems videos about working through the HC/GBWW series only have niche interest. Good luck and best wishes!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I am curious if they will as well. I branched out with Adler's book and it did really well. I love the Harvard Classics but I realized I had to create an opportunity to read more than just those books. Should help my sanity as well. Going to take a few years to get through that set but it will be worth it once complete! Thanks so much for watching and stay blessed my friend!

@dottiebowles Месяц назад

I'm very excited for this series! The other 8-book series mentioned both sound fascinating as well! I'm looking forward to a deeper understanding of these topics, thank you for the wonderful content you provide. 😀

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Well I truly appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching! I am looking forward to learning through these as well. Stay blessed my friend!

@mikecook_author Месяц назад

I like where you are going with this topic. Anyone can complain about what is wrong but very few seek to find solutions. Looking forward to these videos.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Yes indeed. Hopefully we can uncover something! I truly appreciate you watching my friend and as always, stay blessed!

@shedactivist Месяц назад

Your curriculum gets better and better. I'm currently reading Thomas Paine's Rights of Man so the series comparing the French and American revolutions is tantalizing.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I want to learn more about that as well. Judging by the comments I think that is the route we will go. I truly appreciate the support and Thomas Paine would be a good one to add to that series. Thanks for watching and stay blessed my friend!

@klosnj11 Месяц назад

Super happy to see Hayek on the list. I haven't read Road to Serfdom yet, but I read is famous Pretense of Knowledge speech. He seems as weighty as John Stuart Mill is to read (which, by the way, I was sad that On Liberty didnt make the list. Its my all time favorite).

@The_Cause Месяц назад

On liberty is part of the Harvard Classics so I will eventually get to it. I am trying not to cover any books in the Harvard classics before I get to them in order… which is becoming increasingly hard to do. lol

@Durufle68 Месяц назад

I find this exciting! Love your Harvard Classics Series too.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Glad to hear my friend! I truly appreciate you following along and hope you enjoy the series. Stay blessed buddy!

@klosnj11 Месяц назад

Yes!! Discourse on Voluntary Servitude is awesome! My 15 year old son is reading it now. He said it reminds him of Bastiat (he read The Law last year). Fantastic addition to the list.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

The fact that your 15 year old son is reading these types of books gives me hope. I hope mine are interested in this type of reading at that age. Good on you!

@keydenplanas Месяц назад

Keep pushin! Good stuff you're putting out there.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Thanks so much! I truly appreciate hearing that. I enjoy making this stuff so we are definitely going to keep pushing! Thanks for watching and stay blessed my friend!

@sys11076 Месяц назад

Excellent idea and books. I just ordered the 1st book. I am looking forward to reading along with you.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Nice! Thanks so much for joining the series. I think it is going to be a good time. Hopefully we can all learn something! Thanks for watching and stay blessed my friend!

@Reevay762 Месяц назад

New subscriber here. Will definately be reading these 8 books! Just finished Hitchens Arguably Essay, Mortality and Orwell's 1984. Will start with Weapons of Mass Instruction. 😊 📚

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Nice! 1984 is a great book. The more I look around at society the more Winston's I see. Hopefully we do not prove old George anymore right than we already have. I truly appreciate you following along and hope you enjoy. Thanks for watching and stay blessed!

@dylanoshell93 Месяц назад

I'd love to hear your series on Christianity and Islam! Sounds fascinating. Love the videos man.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I am looking forward to that one as well. I really want to try and approach it from book to book as I am on the side of that religion. Anxious to see what I can pull from it and it is a topic I want to learn more about. Especially in this day and age. Thanks for watching my friend and stay blessed!

@petemcsorley Месяц назад

I will join you on this journey ☕️

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Nice! Glad to have you along my friend. Should be a fun time. Thanks for watching and stay blessed!

@syndicatexlibraryofleadership Месяц назад

This is so great! Few of these books I haven’t read. I’m in!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Glad to have you on board! I truly hope you enjoy the series and thanks so much for watching. Stay blessed my friend!

@Basedmagnacarta Месяц назад

My vote is on revolutions for the next topic. You should consider running a “book club” of sorts (maybe even put it behind a premium subscriber paywall?). I’d be interested in having a reason to read these books myself and discussing with likeminded folks. If you haven’t yet, you should make a video on how you read and learn as I’m sure that skill is sorely lacking these days.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

All great ideas and I am indeed leaning to the revolutions theme. My wife mentioned the book club and my only fear is committing to something and not being able to deliver 100%. I would really love to make one and go through these though. That would help me learn more about it all as well! Thanks so much for the recommendations and stay blessed my friend!

@memr5690 Месяц назад

Im always surprised to see viewers reccomend premium paywalls and the like, its seems against their own interests. But im glad, because it really does show the power small (but strong) communities have on the internet, and how they can thrive.

@MrMattirving Месяц назад

I second the idea of a book club, of sorts. This, after all, is another kind of 'great conversation' and one that will help people get a better handle on the material in the books you've suggested we read. You could look at doing online meetings where we come together to discuss the ideas. Although I come from the UK, we share many common societal and political issues -- education being a primary one. It doesn't take long for identity politics that originated in the states to infest the UK educational system, and a conversation about what to do sounds necessary and healthy.

@susieyoung-siler8441 Месяц назад

I’m down for this!!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Great to hear and welcome aboard! I hope you enjoy the series. Thanks for watching and stay blessed!

@peterjaimez1619 Месяц назад

Interesting, I might re-read the ones I know and start in the ones new for me 😀👍 .Cheers

@The_Cause Месяц назад

That would be awesome! Truly hope you enjoy the series and thanks so much for watching. Stay blessed buddy!

@w1zzk1dd Месяц назад

since I work full time (maybe over) plus study full time n try to hit gym, I don’t usually have much time for too much readings but will definitely try to read these 8 books with you how long does it take you to finish reading n uploading one book? weekly? or biweekly?

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Man like you I have a full time job, a bunch of kids and try and workout some. It takes me a good bit of time to create the videos. I have luckily read all of these books except Road to Serfdom so I will just have to go back through my notes on them. I am a slow reader as well. I would love to get to weekly or biweekly commitment but I am not sure at this point.

@w1zzk1dd Месяц назад

@The_Cause gotta respect the hussle, mhm that's fair

@jeffscott9335 Месяц назад

You hooked me in when you got to the social contract by Rousseau. Looking forward to reading all of these.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Ya that is a short but good one. I like books like that. He doesn’t add much fluff but gets right to the point. The first sentence starts out powerful. Glad to have you along and hope you enjoy it! Stay blessed!

@hawkname1234 Месяц назад

A large majority of Americans neither understand nor accept the social contract. They think they are entitled to everything and owe nothing. We are dominated by a culture of selfishness-that is, immorality.

@99balloons99 Месяц назад

I'd suggest that Hayek and his individualistic neoliberalism are the fundamental driving force in the increasing social inequality and ironically the move toward a modern serfdom. I advise John Rawls A Theory of Justice.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I will most definitely check that one out as I have not heard of John Rawls. Really looking forward to diving in to Hayek's book more and seeing what I can pull out of it. I do not tend to align well with Austrian/German writers. Truly appreciate the recommendation and thanks so much for watching. stay blessed!

@99balloons99 Месяц назад

I think you'd enjoy Rawls, I'd admit to being more left of centre but I feel Rawls has stuff for everyone and aligns with a lot more classical views of just societies. As always loving your videos, they are a constant source of motivation to expand my horizons.

@hawkname1234 Месяц назад

@@The_Cause When you study Rawls, make sure you cover the "veil of ignorance" as it is instructive when combined with the concept of the social contract if you want to think in a sophisticated way about opportunity and morality. You have a LOT of weight pulling you towards believing that Selfishness is a virtue. Hayek and his disciples (Ayn Rand) will do that. There is a large fraction of the population that want you to believe that selfishness (or greed) is good. That efficiency is more important than humanity. That wealth is more important than broad prosperity. But you'll have to decide what your values are. If you decide to embrace selfishness and self-sufficiency as a virtue, there is a whole culture waiting to welcome you, and point out the people who don't deserve to live as well as you do.

@pamherman6363 29 дней назад

Thanks for the additional recommendation.

@sarahdavis2653 Месяц назад

Yess new series sounds awesome!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Glad to hear! I love the Harvard classics but I have been longing to branch out a bit. Truly appreciate you watching and stay blessed my friend!

@BookZealots Месяц назад

Rob, what is the starting date for reading A Defense of Classical Education? I have most of the books on order and should be receiving them soon.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Shooting the video tonight. Hoping to have it ready to publish by Wednesday. So probably Thursday. lol

@BookZealots Месяц назад

@@The_Cause LOL I can relate. So we start reading the book basically the beginning of July? 😁 Looking forward to the video, the readalong, and I've recorded a quick video for your readalong. Because Lord knows we need to wake people up.

@FlatlineLancer Месяц назад

I vote for a comparison of the revolutions as this has been a recent interest of mine and I would love to be sharpened by your findings. I went through A Tale of Two cities and reflections on the revolution in France and I feel like I only scratched the surface

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I believe the consensus is “Revolution”. Seems like the majority would like to see that first. Dickens is an amazing author. I remember being captivated when I read Great Expectations by him. I still think back to old Pip. He has a unique way of developing characters. I have started listening to ATOTCities about a year ago but sadly did not finish. I need to revisit that one. Thanks for lunch yesterday my friend. Now I owe you twice!

@Zeppelin0731 Месяц назад

Please do both of those series. My only request is that if you do revolutions, please include the Bolshevik revolution. If you do religion, please include history of the crusades.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I will most definitely toil with that idea as that is the one I am most unfamiliar with. Thinking about it that would be three very different revolutions and easy to compare the differences. I appreciate the feedback and truly appreciate you watching my friend. Stay blessed!

@tarquinmidwinter2056 Месяц назад

Interesting video. I haven't read any of these books, but they look interesting and relevant also to non-Americans. May I recommend Neil Postman, Jonathan Haidt, and also some of the shorter essays by George Orwell, 'Politics and the English Language' in particular. Great beard btw.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

haha thanks so much! I am going to see how long it lasts as the heat increased this summer. I will defiantly check out the books you mentioned. I will say the Orwell one you mentioned has me intrigued by the title. Thanks so much for sharing and watching and stay blessed!

@digitaldaemon74 Месяц назад

Glad you're covering Gatto. And I am interested in seeing how you'll cover The Republic.

@digitaldaemon74 Месяц назад

PS good collection

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I don’t think I am going to be all-inclusive on the republic. The topic is too wide. I am going to pull out the nuggets I need for my theme and we may have to postpone the rest to a different time. Plato covered every end of society and though in that book it seems. lol We shall see though! Thanks for watching and stay blessed!

@digitaldaemon74 Месяц назад

@@The_Cause No I would not expect that, it is way to vast. But I find the analysis of the Republic by Plato is most interesting when you look at it from the context of history and politics. Do you see any analogies from the Peloponnesian Wars to today?

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I am not too familiar with the Peloponnesian War enough to speak on. I am listening to Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire and it is very similar. I feel because of how fast-paced the world is nowadays the duration of Romes's fall was extended out by slow-moving armies and a lack of way to transport wealth and supplies. So many similarities though.

@digitaldaemon74 Месяц назад

@The_Cause Rome has so many similarities you're so right: expansive communication systems, clashing cultures, increasing centralization/authoritarianism, and changing values. Its gonna be a great series!

@JohnDoe007 Месяц назад

Looking forward to it!! 🗽🇺🇸

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Glad to hear! This should be a fun series! Stay blessed my friend!

@HelloImConnor Месяц назад

Love and respect Rob, from a fellow Louisianian

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Thanks so much! I truly appreciate the support. What part of Louisiana? I’m over here by Baton Rouge.

@HelloImConnor Месяц назад

@@The_Cause Near Jennings, so not too far! And no problem man I genuinely appreciate your curiosity and perspective. Keep up the good work!

@jimmyhill9743 Месяц назад

Keep on reading! An getting others to read!!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Will do!!

@klosnj11 Месяц назад

7:10 I would vote for the differences between the American and French Revolution and their outcomes just because I have already read Alexis De Tocquevilles Democracy in America, and I want that writing to come more into the public conciousness. That dude was a friggin genius!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

That seems to be the consensus and will most likely be what I focus on next. Democracy in America is a gem for sure. I have only listened to it but I would love to sit down and study it one day. Truly appreciate you watching my friend and stay blessed!

@jimmyhill9743 Месяц назад

Hope you can find or order these books. Your making my reading list longer

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Haha I know. I have a shelf of books I have not read and every additional book I buy the problem gets worse. But, out of all my problems, that is actually a good one. Thanks for watching and stay blessed brother!

@Buy_YT_Views_721 Месяц назад

I could listen to this all day

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I’m glad to hear. I would love if I could do this all day. I truly enjoy reading and making these. Thanks for watching and stay blessed my friend!

@c0284 Месяц назад

Thanks!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I truly appreciate your generosity! Really means a lot. It always surprises me when I realize people care as much about these old books as I do. Thanks so much for watching and as always, stay blessed!

@jimraynor7889 Месяц назад

How to read stuff like this and not just end the book flabbergasted about where and whenbwe are now. Hah. I am glad you found a book regarding where to go and it compounds on the founders and the origins of their knowledge it seems.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Yes indeed! Some books will have you with your jaw on the ground wondering how we got to this point. Thomas West’s book is dense but he really explains what the mission of the founders were when creating these documents. We have stayed off course a “tad”. Hopefully we can get back on track. Thanks so much for watching and stay blessed my friend!

@w1zzk1dd Месяц назад

6:57 ooo I like that topic haha

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I figured you would! Haha I want to learn more about it for sure.

@w1zzk1dd Месяц назад

😎@@The_Cause

@benrex7775 Месяц назад

I won't read alongside you. I have plenty of books on my bookshelf which also wait to be read. But I still look forward to your new series. You chose another great topic. I'm curious what you want to cover when you compare Islam and Christianity. I listened a bit into the Islam Christianity debate here on RU-vid. My favorite deepdiver into that topic is TooManyMaries on the Reasoned Answers channel. She diggs through all the academic works on the historical side of Islam, especially those parts which are during the early days of Mohammed and before. When it comes to the the revolutions, we only looked at the French one at school. And we also didn't look really deep into it. For example I didn't learn that there was the cult of reason which killed thousands of priests and nuns. I heard about that only years later. I asked the teacher why we learn about the French revolution and not the English one. After all shouldn't we learn how to do it without bloodshed? He gave some non-answer. But in my opinion the reason why we learn that is because the French revolution is the founding story of the Atheists who are our intellectual rulers in academia. One book I'm currently reading is _"The First Seven Ecumenical Councils (325-787): Their History and Theology"._ I'm only at the first of all the councils. As a protestant, it is surprising to read the history of it. When I read the old testament, God gave us laws to live by, and humans failed pretty quickly. When Jesus came, he fulfilled the law and gave us a stricter one. This is the sermon on the mount. But by the time of the first council, there is such a large ruleset again, it almost looks like the Christians invented the old law again. I'm curious what the rest of the book will bring.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I completely understand about the books on a shelf yet to be read. I am about to make a rule that for every one book I buy I have to read two I already have that have not been read. lol As for the islam/christianity debate it just fasinates me how two relgions can literally be at War with one another for over a millennia. Once I realized that only about a 1/3 of Christendom was left after the conquests of Islam it really made me want to research it more. As for the revolutions I think the success of the American Revolution is unique in that nothing in history really compares to it. From what it started as to what it became in less than 200 years is insane. Comparing it to the French Revolution is important because we are much closer to the culture of France in our modern times than America in 1776. I think it will be a fun journey. Sounds like the audience would like to go in that direction. As always, I truly appreciate you watching and stay blessed!

@benrex7775 Месяц назад

@@The_Cause I'm curious in which direction you will take those two topics. But first we have to save our culture. :D

@benrex7775 Месяц назад

@@The_Cause When it comes to your fascination that two religions can be at war with each other then I have to say I understand it in case of Islam. After all the reason why Christianity was so long at war with Islam is because it didn't die even though Islam waged war with it for such a long time. I can recommend the book "The history of Jihad" to get one angle on this topic. I found the first half very depressing, because it was pure conquest without anyone managing to put a stop to it. The very same question, but between Catholics and Protestants is more curious to me. Unlike the Quran the Bible doesn't say we have to forcefully convert other people _(or in Muslim words, you have the choice between conversion, dhimmi status or death)._ The Christian theologians don't say any nation that is not Christian is per definition at war with the entire Christian world. But there was still plenty of blood shed between the Catholics and Protestants. Almost like a civil war that went on for a millennia. I recently finished Foxe's Book of Martyrs. Sure, from todays perspective that guys writing style seems to be very biased. But what he wrote is still mostly true. And there have been many Christians since long ago who were tortured, exiled, who's possession was stolen and who were killed by other Christians for not believing correctly. One reason why that may be of interest to me is that this is a somewhat recent thing from Swiss history too. For example my protestant grandparents were not allowed to play with catholic children when they were young. I think my parents generation is the first Swiss generation where this problem started to disappear. Today the sentiment ranges from _"You have some weird practices. I don't think that all of them are really Christian."_ to _"Let's do some ecumenical Sunday services together."_

@monso7871 Месяц назад

you should read anatomy of the state and on power the history of its natural growth

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I will definitely check it out. Truly appreciate you sharing and thanks so much for watching. Stay blessed my friend!

@MichalSventek Месяц назад

Lack of education leads to things like Q-Anon and Jan 6th - critical thinking is key!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I agree critical thinking is more important than ever. A break down in society across political boundaries is the most alarming thing. It’s beyond pointing at one side as the problem when all the hands are in the pot grabbing for power. I truly hope we can turn it around somehow. Thanks so much for watching and stay blessed!

@austinrucker3853 Месяц назад

Hey Rob, if you want a good companion to "The Abolition Of Man," Word on Fire has a book written by Michael Ward; it's called "After Humanity." Also, another author, I would recommend would be, G. K. Chesterton. He touches many areas that are relevant today,.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Austin! I will most definitely check it out. As far as Chesterton, I have heard a lot about him but I have yet to read anything yet. My last day of work in next Tuesday and I promise after that I am going to hit you up and we can chat. I feel horrible it has taken this long! Stay blessed brother!

@bunnygirlerika9489 Месяц назад

A good book for you that sounds like it would be up your alley is called "the rightous mind" by Jonathan Haidt

@The_Cause Месяц назад

That book is sadly one of the unfortunate ones sitting on my bookshelf.. unread. I will have to pull it down and bump it up the list. Truly appreciate you watching and stay blessed my friend!

@w1zzk1dd Месяц назад

baby wake up!! new Rob Pirie video just drop!!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Yes indeed! Truly appreciate you watching my friend and hope you enjoy!

@w1zzk1dd Месяц назад

@The_Cause will enjoy brother 🫡

@timetraveller6643 28 дней назад

Did Glaucon just run away from a question? I wonder how many others.

@The_Cause 28 дней назад

I am not sure exactly what you mean, although I do know who Glaucon is in the Republic. If I have missed something please let me know.

@timetraveller6643 27 дней назад

@@The_Cause -- oh, sorry. I was responding to a pm. He called me a nasty word and then dissapeared. I must'hv clicked on the wrong tab.

@The_Cause 27 дней назад

Haha no worries.

@Abuamina001 Месяц назад

I would add "Hadji Murad" by Leo Tolstoy and "Death and the Dervish" by Mese Selimovic.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I will definitely check both of these out. Thanks so much for sharing and stay blessed my friend!

@Melvelocity Месяц назад

I think looking into the education system structure, book example " The underground history of American education V1 & Dumbing us down' might be something you can explore. I enjoy your content.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I I will have to check out the underground book. Dumbing us Uown is good. Weapons of Mass Instruction is by the same author and a little longer. I think Dumbing us Down was his first book on the subject. Truly appreciate you watching my friend and stay blessed!

@jakelm4256 Месяц назад

The title of Livingstone’s book is deceiving. It’s important to note it is a defense of an education steeped in the classics - which is entirely different than a classical education. Fittingly the book has become a favorite of folks in the modern classical education movement - especially Memoria Press - which also has nothing to do with an actual classical education.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

What is your definition of a classical education beyond the trivium and quadrivium? Anxious to hear where it differs.

@jakelm4256 Месяц назад

@@The_Cause it’s essentially that simple. There’s nothing complicated about what it is since it’s a real, historical thing. A classical education was one of the seven liberal arts. It was the foundation of a student’s education before pursuing the higher learning of natural philosophy, theology, and moral philosophy.

@CheapSeats Месяц назад

Saving our republic -with… All of Us

@The_Cause Месяц назад

At least as many as we can muster! Lol Like in most cases a small few will cart the load which the multitude will benefit from. You guys know that all too well. Thanks for watching and stay blessed my friend!

@CheapSeats Месяц назад

@@The_Cause indeed. Persevere. You’re on the path…

@millamulisha Месяц назад

Pearl clutching

@The_Cause Месяц назад

In a good way or bad way? Lol

@ericb2409 Месяц назад

Legit!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Thanks! I appreciate you watching!

@EyeLean5280 Месяц назад

Philosophical Question: CAN books save society?

@benrex7775 Месяц назад

Books can't. God can. And people also do it to a degree. But if people don't read books then the people are less well equipped to save society.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I think books can save society just as well as guns and bombs can win a war. They are just tools for the brain in reality. It is up to us insane mortals to put the tools to good use. Historically we do not seem to have a good track record. lol I would say they can help save... but also help destroy. Thanks so much for watching and as always, stay blessed!

@EyeLean5280 Месяц назад

@@The_Cause that's a nuanced answer. Are you still considering starting a classics-based learning center for kids?

@The_Cause Месяц назад

@@EyeLean5280 I am planning on it. I really enjoy learning about this stuff and I feel it is needed in my little community. I still have a lot to learn. We are only in our 2nd year of homeschooling with Memoria but in the next year or so I would like to have a game plan put together and see what we can come up with.

@EyeLean5280 Месяц назад

@@The_Cause That's so wonderful. I'm going into the 10th year of the learning center I helped found in PA, and part of what I do is speak to people like yourself and help them come up with game plans. If you'd be interested in a chat, there'd be no charge.

@BookZealots Месяц назад

We've already arrived. Last month I read Inside American Education by Thomas Sowell. It does seem to be a problem that little Johnny can't read has become worse with little Johnny can't think. ie no cognitive thinking skills. People today can't even explain what a woman is, they absolutely cannot explain morality. I've read two books by Gatto when I first started homeschooling. Excellent books. This month I read Valiant Ambition. It's amazing that we won the Revolution with all of the backstabbing double crossing going on. Everyone hears about Benedict Arnold, but no one talks about John Wilkinson. Anyway, this sounds like a great project. I want to try and participate. My library doesn't have a single one of them, so I will try and get most of them through the links you provided. Thank you.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I tend to feel that way as well but truly hope there is a chance to turn it around. The fact that you mentioned Wilkinson shows me that you have indeed read. I do not know how Washington was able to put up with Wilkinson and the others like he did. Any other man would have gone after his enemies but he truly had a greater good in mind. I think this is going to be a fun series so I am looking forward to learning more about these books as I go through them again. Truly appreciate you watching and I hope all has been well. Stay blessed my friend!

@RanmaSyaoranSaotome Месяц назад

Hello Rob, I've been watching your videos since day one. I've enjoyed them and learned a lot from them, I even bought a copy of the five foot shelf because of them. That alone will enrich my life in ways I can't express. I'm thankful for that. But, I am beginning to dislike how your commentary is drifting from that excellent academic analysis towards becoming more inflammatory towards those who are not classically minded. I've seen this fall happen to other channels, especially among those who were offered sponsorships from Conservative think tanks and it would be a shame to see the same happen to yourself, someone who is clearly articulate, intelligent and passionate about learning and teaching. I only make this comment, because learning ultimately involves being able to look at others who demonstrate actions one disagrees with, and then have the wisdom to accept them and their many flaws with the knowledge that you too are not faultless. Your opening phrases in this video are counter to this ideology, because they aggressively rhetorical rather than balanced and logical. This is very much unlike the 'you' you've shown us before. In fact, the general tone of what you are claiming about the 'Fall of the West' is no different from those rage-baiting, far-right fear-mongering channels which aim to grift and create an 'us vs them' mentality by claiming the barbarians are at the door and you and your viewers alone can be stalwart defender of the faith. If you're consuming such content, it's likely influencing you to a degree which isn't healthy. Similarly, if you intend to produce that same content, I won't be subscribing. Despite that, you've chosen some great books for this next venture, with one exception; after reading 'Dumbing us Down' by Gatto I was very disappointed to learn he endorsed Donald Trump in 2016 (per his blog) and that work along with all his others contained neither sources nor evidence for his claims, only conspiratorial speculation on his theories. In fact, his claims of 'an elite cabal aims to teach leadership to their own, whilst the masses are taught how to follow' was lacking such little evidence that he's been widely criticised by more rigorous classical education reformers. Given that, I feel it's best to re-consider that book for review. Thanks for taking the time to read these thoughts and I hope you take some time to consider them.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I truly appreciate your comment. It really means a lot to hear from those who may disagree with me or, I with them. There is a fine line between divisive rhetoric and surviving on RU-vid. RU-vid will literally not provide any impressions of content that does not "excite" at least some. I have chosen to keep it to a minimum as best I can. As far as the "decline of the West" it is not a question of whether it has occurred. We can all see that it is in process. I understand that we may disagree with this and I do not base my views on other channels or the news. I do not have FB or IG on my phone. Experiences at work, issues with our local schools, and the breakdown in my own community that I have witnessed are alarming to me personally. I am in my mid-30s so I remember a time that was not like what I am currently experiencing. This is not even turning on the news and witnessing the two presidential candidates that I get to choose between. The West is in decline. It was most definitely not just one side or one enemy or one group or however you want to define it. When I mention the enemy, it is not a side I am referring to. It is a force in society. I am sure if we sat down and had a coffee we would most likely be on the same page. If anything I will make that more clear in my future videos. My aim is not to pit me against you. But we need to band together and solve this problem before we no longer can. Again, thanks for the civil comment and I truly appreciate you taking the time to explain your point. Stay blessed my friend!

@walktech4185 Месяц назад

Your theme seems to be: Our Republic is in "trouble" because of a decline in education and morals and here is a way to restore the republic. I'm sure people have other reasons they think is causing our republic to be less than ideal. For example: I don't think the Founders wanted a two party system, yet we have it. Would having more than two viable parties restore some of the missing republic? Certainly today's educational system and our morals are different than the nation's founding. I do not want to adopt the educational system and beliefs of the 18th century.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

The founders did not want a two party system but they were all well aware of human nature and a party system is what they would eventually get. The founders are the ones that created the parties while the government was being created with the Federalist and Antifederalist. To fix that would be to fix human nature’s tribal mentality and I do not believe the mass is capable of that, in my humble opinion. I do not want to adopt the past’s mistakes and faults either. What they had correct should be resurrected and parsed out from what we realize was a mistake or not desirable. All of these issues, I do believe, can only be solved by educating the public to think clearly and communicate ideas in such a way that we understand the needs of our current times and devote the energy necessary to solve the problems we face. I am glad you brought this up because I will try and address it the best I can in the series. But I also agree, education is not the end all be all fix. It is just one side of a many sided problem. Truly appreciate you watching and thanks so much for the feedback! Stay blessed!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Forgot to answer your question. I would be curious, as in I am not sure if it would work, to see a complete ban on parties. What if no parties or donors were allowed. I am sure our current choices would be different and much better than the two we currently will get to pick from.

@walktech4185 Месяц назад

@@The_Cause I don't think it's possible to ban political parties. It would be nice to dilute their influence, e.g. there seems too much loyalty to parties over what's best for the country as a whole. I'm not advocating for this but something like Ranked Choice voting may help. A healthy democracy must embrace compromise. Something that can be very hard to do. When people no longer compromise, a democracy breaks. Sadly, we are quickly losing our ability to compromise.

@SiderealMessage Месяц назад

Hey Rob! I wanted to say, first of all, that I greatly appreciate you for reviving some interest in the classics on RU-vid, and for your often insightful discussions of those works. However, I've noticed some really incendiary rhetoric in some of your videos (like this one), and I wanted to bring it to your attention, and share my thoughts. Sure, to some it might feel like "Western culture is being demonized", but I think it would be hard to argue that Western culture at large is experiencing demonization--perhaps particular aspects that could be associated with it, and only in certain circles. I find this sort of alarmist rhetoric to be somewhat dangerous--though of course it's very watchable--because it appeals to the assumptions of people to either get them to instinctively react positively or negatively to the content, rather than interacting with it intellectually (as the rest of your channel seems to be aiming to do). This rhetoric also drives away potential viewers (those like myself), who find themselves more to the left politically and don't believe the claims about an attack on family and moral values (at least not in the same way that you seem to). I appreciate your perspective on these issues, but I would appreciate a more nuanced, and less incendiary, way of getting this across. I love reading, philosophy, and intellectual discussion, which I found your channel to provide, but this sort of talk does worry me. Best of luck, and I'm excited to see what this series has in store!

@RanmaSyaoranSaotome Месяц назад

Agreed. I hope the man isn't going to go down the political, rage-grifting route, especially as Adler warned his readers about falling afoul of or using such divisive rhetoric.

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I appreciate you bringing up the matter in a civil way. Usually RU-vid comments do not trend in that direction. I agree with you that my rhetoric may be changing. That change is based on what I am experiencing. A wise man said “different men often see the same subject in different lights”. I see things differently. I look at the landscape of our country and I realize that it is broken and family is not at the heart of concern. How do we bring up the issues that many feel passionately about without offending? I don’t have the answers I admit. I read these old books to find them. I will do my best to dial back the incendiary aspects as much as possible as I do not want that to dominate the message. My goal is to just get people interested in a classical education and to explore the idea of reeducating themselves. It is becoming harder to go through life idle and not speak up about issues. I’m listening to the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Gibbons and maybe that has me over thinking things right now. It’s a process I have to explore and go down. I will ponder on this comment for sure as I appreciate critique no matter good or bad. As long as I am growing and improving that is the focus. Thanks so much for watching and stay blessed my friend!

@CheapSeats Месяц назад

@@The_Cause persevere Rob. These comments are likely AI and/or activists clearly revealing their slants. If people cannot see the open attack on nuclear families, Christian values, and general morality in todays society than I pray for them. Sincerely.

@RanmaSyaoranSaotome Месяц назад

@@The_Cause Thank you for the reply. I enjoyed Gibbon's work and it caused me to enter into a period of deep introspection too. My follow-up question would be: is the landscape you see in your day to day life changing, or is the artificial landscape painted for you by the mass media suggesting that life is changing? If it's the former, then life is likely safe and sound. If it's the latter, then tune away from the TV, vox pops and social commentators, because your attention would be far better invested in your classic works which have stood the test of time, rather than a modern soundbite which will be forgotten tomorrow. George Gerbner, coined the phrase 'mean world syndrome' which suggested that the more news one consumes, the more they feel society is failing. There's an excellent Wikipedia page on that topic which is well worth reading.

@Max-qt5lb Месяц назад

@@CheapSeats As Rob pointed out, this comment was civil. Rob doesn’t need to “persevere” against adversity because he wasn’t attacked. Do you view a polite expression of a differing viewpoint as an attack? Why? Maybe give that some thought. Seems overly sensitive. When someone introduces a viewpoint that you find challenging or uncomfortable, and your first instinct is to dismiss it as AI, that’s a bright red warning sign that you do not have an open mind and you are not willing to engage with ideas in good faith. Having an open mind is one of the pillars of this channel’s content. By classifying people as “activists with a slant,” especially THIS particular person who left a very tame, thoughtful, and polite comment, you are revealing your own rather extreme slant. Rob also just quoted “different men often see the same subject in different lights.” You don’t accept this, either? You can’t imagine how some of us might approach society’s problems from a different perspective? Reading these books with Rob as our guide is an intellectual exercise, among other things. So exercise your intellect.

@JoshuaBSunderland Месяц назад

This channel has a lot of potential. In the modern day, there is a view that if you are conservative then you're a bigoted idiot who only wants to stay in power. Those people exist, to be sure, but that sweeping generalization doesn't recognize that there is a long line of economists, historians, philosophers, writers, politicians, and theologians who have spent centuries building frameworks that are well-founded and stand the test of time. I'm happy you're continuing with the Harvard collection because I'll start reading it soon myself. It's a huge set, so completing a youtube series on it would be quite the achievement. Similar channels have tried and not finished, but I think you have a certain determination and mission which they didn't. As the Latin phrase from Augustine's life goes, "Tolle lege!" Take up and read!

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I agree on the view of conservatives for sure but when I look around at the leadership that encompasses the conservative ideas I can't help but cringe. We have no leadership that actually represents what most of us want. I guess we lack leadership in general though. I am mid 30's and there is not a single president where I have been excited to vote for and truly believe in. But, life is good and I can not complain too much. As for finishing the Harvard Classics as long as the Lord provides enough years and... I do not have another kid... I will most definitely get through them all. I truly appreciate you watching and I really like that phrase! I might still it from you and Augustine if you do not mind. Stay blessed!

@jakelm4256 Месяц назад

The Social Contract is worth reading if only to understand Rousseau’s analysis of a state of nature as compared to Locke and Hobbes. And also to learn where the modern depopulation movement’s ideas originated. But it is a poorly premised, poorly argued essay, and is antithetical to a free society

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Sounds like we need to read them all! Looking forward to getting to Locke and Hobbes as well. I have noticed most people either think Rousseau a genius or an idiot. I am not educated enough on the subject to determine just yet. Thanks for watching and stay blessed my friend!

@Kampfwageneer Месяц назад

These people are holding up Maos little red book I’ve seen coworkers posting that crap on social media these people need a holiday in Cambodia

@The_Cause Месяц назад

Ya it is pretty crazy what people will get behind and support. Honestly it both sides of the political spectrum too. We need to revisit a few historical tragedies and take some lessons. Sadly we may get to experience first hand if unless we get our act together. Thanks for watching and stay blessed!

@RanmaSyaoranSaotome Месяц назад

I highly doubt that. Instead, you've likely seen one person do it on social media and you're imagining your colleagues are doing it too. It sounds like you need a union at your company to get better pay.

@Kampfwageneer Месяц назад

@@RanmaSyaoranSaotome you need a holiday in Cambodia

@Kampfwageneer Месяц назад

@@RanmaSyaoranSaotome you speak with confidence on matters you know nothing of. Wisdom is ever out of grasp for you.

@RanmaSyaoranSaotome Месяц назад

@@Kampfwageneer Is the right-winger a little triggered? Melt, snowflake.

@anaamador7194 Месяц назад

conservatives in USA are so strange

@The_Cause Месяц назад

I agree actually. Most definitely not the norm.

@jonasStinziano Месяц назад

yes liberty… while acting like protesters are the bad guys.. hmmmmmm

@The_Cause Месяц назад

"Peaceful" protest are never the problem and those types of protest are important to liberty. Rioting and insurrections, like you mentioned the "bad guys", are not good. Great points and thanks so much for watching. Stay blessed my friend!