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EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 44 MIN

The Alienation of Oedipus

from The Great Dangerous Books Podcast · host gdbookspodcast

In this conversation, Jim and Jared explore the themes of alienation and human subjectivity through the lens of Oedipus at Colonus. They discuss how Oedipus's acknowledgment of his crimes allows him to reflect on his actions, highlighting the complex relationship between identity and wrongdoing.

In this conversation, Jim and Jared explore the themes of alienation and human subjectivity through the lens of Oedipus at Colonus. They discuss how Oedipus's acknowledgment of his crimes allows him to reflect on his actions, highlighting the complex relationship between identity and wrongdoing.

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