The Other Side of Virtue

Using ancient heroic epics and sagas, this book explains the world-view that gave birth to our virtues.

The Celts, the old Norse and Germanic people, the Greeks of the time of Homer and Hesiod, and other ancient heroic societies are popularly believed to be tribal warrior cultures, where the light of civilisation had not yet dawned. In fact this is far from the case. Many of our own most fundamental ideas about politics, justice, friendship, true love, the good life, and especially the notion of Virtue itself, come from their world. To them, Virtue had nothing to do with purity, nor modesty, nor God-given laws, nor sin and guilt, nor with any Sunday-school pretentiousness. Rather, it originally meant 'excellence' and 'greatness of soul'. It was tied to more assertive qualities like strength and courage, and to social qualities like friendship. It was also connected to spiritual principles like the nature of the soul, the hope for immortality, and even the pursuit of happiness itself.

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Music: Adeimus, "Song of the Plains", by Karl Jenkins

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[SamanthaGillogly]

Yes!! I love this trailer! Especially the "...and you" bit. Very effective. Nice job, Bren!

But who on earth is the lady with the boots at 1:30??

[doctorbren999]

I've no idea. I got the picture from a collection of stock photos.

[doctorbren999]

@lovewithoutfear

Yes it is. Well spotted! And thanks for the reminder to include the credit in the video's notes.

[TheSalemwilliams]

Wonderful! Inspiring and absolutely made my day!

~Salem

[zigsauer]

they were bad mofos !!!

[Berelore]

@SamanthaGillogly

Her name is evangeline lilly she's a main character on Lost

[eddiecoyote1]

I have this book! Sitting on my desk right now. I enjoyed the book . The video has a good hook to it. Great job! Thanks for your work and thanks for being a beacon of light for us pagans

[SamanthaGillogly]

I just realized that might be soprano Anna Netrebko! :) Looks like her, at least.

[annavonlea]

Good promo video! :) Really invites...