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I am a student of language and literature. I have been reading, writing, and studying for most of my life. I received a B.A. in English from Fresno State and then went on to receive an M.A. and Ph.D. in English at Indiana University. I am interested in literature, philosophy, history and gardening. For the last 16 years, I have been a teacher at Peninsula College and, when not working, reading, or writing, spend much of my time in my garden.

Note-Content belongs to Wes Cecil, this podcast mirrors his youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ff15w4ufviWfv9UfIuByA

Humane Arts Wesley Cecil

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 86 Ratings

I am a student of language and literature. I have been reading, writing, and studying for most of my life. I received a B.A. in English from Fresno State and then went on to receive an M.A. and Ph.D. in English at Indiana University. I am interested in literature, philosophy, history and gardening. For the last 16 years, I have been a teacher at Peninsula College and, when not working, reading, or writing, spend much of my time in my garden.

Note-Content belongs to Wes Cecil, this podcast mirrors his youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ff15w4ufviWfv9UfIuByA

    Identity Part Nine - Abstraction

    Identity Part Nine - Abstraction

    A world filled with abstractions works to undermine our sense of self and community. This lectures explores the problem and offers a vague and likely unhelpful suggestion to look for the visceral whenever possible.

    www.wescecil.com

    • 44 min
    Identity Part Eight - The Garden Of The Mind

    Identity Part Eight - The Garden Of The Mind

    This lecture explores the necessity of controlling what occupies our attention in a world the tends to undermine any sense of identity.

    • 41 min
    Identity Part Seven - The Perils Of Marketing

    Identity Part Seven - The Perils Of Marketing

    This lecture explores how the marketing industry exploits our insecurities and essentially makes a bad situation much worse.

    • 34 min
    Identity Part Six - Be Here Now

    Identity Part Six - Be Here Now

    The sixth part of the identity series explores how our sense of where we are and when we are has been disrupted.

    ww.wescecil.com

    • 43 min
    Identity Part Five - The Attraction Of Abstraction

    Identity Part Five - The Attraction Of Abstraction

    In an attempt to solve the complexities of the modern world we often look to abstractions to simplify the vast complexity we face. Understandable, but not really that helpful.
    For more information on the class head to: www.wescecil.com

    • 55 min
    Identity Part IV - Country To The City

    Identity Part IV - Country To The City

    This lecture explores some of the challenges that are persented when one enters urban spaces and encounters large groups of strangers.
    www.wescecil.com

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
86 Ratings

86 Ratings

David Sweet ,

Look forward to this every week

An inspiration! People say a lot about what makes a good podcast. Here it is the speaker and the content. Some solid thought, entertaining to listen to, and inspirational as a human. Yes, some may comment on the sound quality, but for me it makes me feel more like I’m there listening. Thank you! Keep it up!

SaraChristine ,

Learn how to pronounce words/ names of other languages

Listened to your Mayan/Aztec lecture. Was really put off by your lack of understanding on p how to pronounce simple things such as Nahuatl (Na WAT). And then continue to make light of the fact you can’t pronounce it/blame ancient people for making it “too complicated (for you)”. Then you proceeded to your lesson about the Aztecs. I was horrified to hear you continuously call them savage and mean, bad people. You speak from a place of privilege and slander the history and name of a civilization by doing this. Learn about them from a compassionate standpoint. Learn the history and mythology.

jccronk ,

Great!

Love this! Only wish this would come to Spotify as well!

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