“Thinking Greekly” — Dr. Matthew Walz

This lecture was recorded on October 22, 2025 during the Valor Institute’s academic retreat entitled “Friendship in Athens, Rome, and the New Jerusalem.” Led by Dr. Matthew Walz, this lecture examines the Greek understanding of nature and its influence on the Greek vision of friendship.

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