Franklin Annis on The Treachery of Scholars, Being an Actual Stoic Warfighter, and Captain Alden Partridge's Legacy

Acta Non Verba - A podcast by Marcus Aurelius Anderson - Mercoledì

In this episode Dr. Franklin Annis, a military philosopher, historian, and educational theorist explores historical military practices, the importance of self-development, and the role of physical training. Dr. Annis shares insights about his upcoming book on Alden Partridge, a significant figure in American educational history, and the legacy of military training and self-reliance. The conversation also touches on the flaws in current academic systems, the necessity of practical education, and the relevance of historical stoicism and philosophy in modern times.

Episode Highlights:

05:08 The Legacy of Captain Alden Partridge

12:29 The Importance of Practical Education

36:01 The Role and Power of the Militia

40:32 Emerson's Critique of Academia

41:17 The Sin of Slavery and Its Compromises

42:35 The Decline of Academic Integrity

Franklin C. Annis is a researcher in the field of military education. He holds a Doctorate in Education (EdD) from Northcentral University. He created the “Evolving Warfighter”  YouTube channel to share his research on Military Self-Development. Dr. Annis is a veteran of Operational Iraqi Freedom. 

Learn more about Dr. Annis here: www.YouTube.com/TheEvolvingWarfighter

Read the book here: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?mK7vv7DOjwTh3L2vILvhSOZPWmOJozj4eZlNxCk4hOF

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