Common Course Lectures

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  Common Course Lecture Tape 1.1

  Heinrich Blücher

  This lecture discusses Greek mythology and religion, comparing it to Indian beliefs. It explores concepts of transcendence, immortality, and human dignity in Greek thought, emphasizing the unique relationship between Greek gods and humans, and the artistic nature of Greek culture. Lecture taken from original reel-to-reel recording, digitized in-house.

  Notes on the artifact: silver circular metal casing.

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  Common Course Lecture Tape 11.1

  Heinrich Blücher

  This lecture is a discussion of philosophy, science, and art. The professor explores topics like Socrates, Nietzsche, cultural morphology, and the nature of human existence. Students ask questions and engage in dialogue about various philosophical concepts. Lecture taken from original reel-to-reel recording, digitized in-house.

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  Common Course Lecture Tape 9.1

  Heinrich Blücher

  This lecture discusses the philosophical challenges of modern society, emphasizing the need for critical thinking and ethical human relations. It explores Socrates' teachings, critiques ideologies and metaphysics, and advocates for a return to philosophical inquiry to address contemporary political and social issues. Lecture taken from original reel-to-reel recording, digitized in-house.

  Original notes taken from artifact:

  "Dr. Heinrich Bluecher Commons Course Lecture (Final lecture for the Commons Course at Bard)"

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  Common Course Lecture Tape 9.2

  Heinrich Blücher

  Two lectures, the first by an unidentified speaker surname (?) "Clarke" and the second by Blucher. These lectures discuss the origins and development of scientific thought, contrasting it with mythical and religious worldviews, particularly the Hindu tradition. They analyzes how these different modes of thinking have influenced and interacted with each other. Lectures taken from original reel-to-reel recording, digitized in-house.

  Original notes taken from artifact:

  "April 27, 1968, side one (as indicated on reel), Commons lecture (Clarke) side 1 side two, Dr. Bluecher"

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  Common Course Lecture Tape 9.4

  Heinrich Blücher

  This talk is a discussion of the historical development of religious and philosophical thought, focusing on the transition from mythical to rational thinking and the emergence of world religions like Buddhism and Christianity.

  Lecture taken from original reel-to-reel recording, digitized in-house. "Reel 56" tape was extremely warped, necessitating splicing into two different reels in order to digitize. These reels are now labeled "Blu 9.4A" and "Blu 9.4B," while the digital audio remains combined into a single file.

  Original notes taken from artifact:

  "BLUECHER - Lectures For The Common Course Lecture #4 (On ""The Buddha"") (Side No. 2, As Indicated On Reel) Lecture #6 (On ""The God Of Abraham And Jesus Of Nazareth) (Side No. 1)"

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  Common Course Lecture Tape 9.5

  Heinrich Blücher

  This lecture is a discussion of the importance of academic freedom and critical thinking in education. It explores the challenges facing modern society, including political infiltration of academia, and emphasizes the need to reevaluate human relations and pursue truth in an increasingly complex world. Lecture taken from original reel-to-reel recording, digitized in-house.

  Original notes taken from artifact:

  "H. Bluecher - Common Course Spring 1967 Semester Sottery Hall ORIGINAL"

  Two slips of paper inside reel box read: "Ray Penso - Please return to library for Mr. Hochman" and "Be sure to record on track 2."

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  Common Course Lecture Tape 9.6

  Heinrich Blücher

  This lecture is a discussion of the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus, his metaphysical views, and his influence on later thinkers. It explores his concept of logos, his impact on scientific thinking, and contrasts his approach with other philosophical traditions, particularly Socrates and Plato.

  Lecture taken from original reel-to-reel recording, digitized in-house.

  Original notes taken from artifact:

  "5/10 Socrates Heraclitus, Bluecher May 11 Heraclitus"

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  Common Course Lecture Tape 9.3

  Heinrich Blücher and Anthony Hecht

  Blucher’s talk is a discussion of the formation of Greek ideals in art and life, through an examination of the works of Homer. Hecht’s talk discusses the structure of poetry, covering elements such as meter, rhyme, syntax, tone, and metaphor, with examples from works by Milton, Coleridge, Shakespeare, and Hopkins.

  Lectures taken from original reel-to-reel recording, digitized in-house. This tape contains two lectures: the first from Blucher; the second from poetry professor Anthony Hecht.

  Original notes taken from artifact:

  "A. Hecht - Common Course Lecture 4/6/67 Bluecher - The Greeks 4/20/67 Common Course"

  Slip of paper inside reel box reads: "Leave for Hochman over the week-end please"