Saturday Class - What Must we Learn from Classical Tragedy? - September 13, 2025

Saturday Class - What Must we Learn from Classical Tragedy? - September 13, 2025

In this episode of Saturday Night Promethean Action Class, we are joined by Will Wertz, a longtime associate of Lyndon LaRouche and an expert in translated works of Friedrich Schiller. In light of the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, Wertz delves into the significance of tragedy as emphasized by Lyndon LaRouche, illustrating how great drama helps us understand current history. The episode explores Schiller's tragedies, discussing themes of tragedy vs. heroism, the civilization of love, and the Anglo-Dutch imperial system. By examining Schiller's plays alongside historical contexts and LaRouche's teachings, Wertz enlightens us on the imperative of breaking conventional axioms for the progress of society.

00:00 Introduction and Tonight's Agenda
00:52 The Principle of Tragedy in Art
04:16 Charlie Kirk's Assassination and Its Implications
09:32 Schiller's Tragedies: An Overview
21:06 The Tragedy of Wallenstein
34:33 The Tragedy of Don Carlos
42:37 The Tragedy of Mary Stuart
46:58 The Anglo-Dutch Imperial System
50:53 Lyndon LaRouche's Four Laws and the Way Forward
54:09 Conclusion and Call to Action

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