progymnasmata
Classical rhetorical exercises.
commonplace speech denouncing the violation of public trust by those in positions of authority.
A vituperation condemning the deliberate rejection of knowledge and evidence.
A refutation of the common belief that accumulating wealth leads to greater happiness.
An impersonation of Galileo Galilei defending his scientific work before the Roman Inquisition.
A confirmation of the enduring value of liberal arts education in the age of ai
An encomium celebrating the vital role of public libraries in democratic societies.
A chreia exploring Socrates' famous statement about knowing nothing.
A thesis examining the question of whether marriage is beneficial for human flourishing.
An elaboration on the maxim 'Patience is a virtue' and its applications in life.
An introduction of a law establishing a universal basic income to address economic inequality and technological displacement.
A comparative analysis of the values and limitations of solitude and community in human flourishing.
A vivid description of an ancient Mediterranean olive grove as the sun rises.
A retelling of Aesop's classic fable about preparation and foresight.
A narrative exercise describing a mythical journey to the home of the gods.