Saturday Class - Make America Great Again—With Great Culture! - August 24, 2025
Join Bruce Director and Will Wertz in this engaging session of the Saturday Night Promethean Action Class as they delve
Join Bruce Director and Will Wertz in this engaging session of the Saturday Night Promethean Action Class as they delve deep into the life and works of Friedrich Schiller. Will Wertz, an expert on Schiller and a long-time associate of Lyndon LaRouche, discusses Schiller's contributions to drama and political thought, including his notable works that supported the American Revolution and critiqued tyranny. Discover Schiller's concepts of beauty and the sublime, and how his aesthetic and moral philosophies can inspire contemporary society. This episode also reflects on the historical context of Schiller's time, including his influence on American politics and education, and proposes initiatives for celebrating Schiller's legacy through cultural performances leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
00:00 Introduction and Speaker Background
03:29 Schiller's Historical Context and Early Works
08:19 Schiller's Plays and Their Significance
11:50 Schiller's Influence on American Culture
18:49 The Aesthetical Education of Man
26:44 The Concept of Beauty and the Beautiful Soul
46:28 The Sublime and Its Importance
53:43 Conclusion and Call to Action
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