Dr. Joshua Philips - War and Peace

<p>In this episode of <em>The Athenaeum Book Club</em>, host <strong>Jeremy Ryan Slate</strong> is joined by <strong>Dr. Joshua Phillips</strong> of <strong>Penn State University</strong> for a deep exploration of <strong>Leo Tolstoy’s </strong><em><strong>War and Peace</strong></em>—one of the greatest novels ever written. </p><p>Together they unpack the sweeping story of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia, while examining Tolstoy’s deeper questions about history, fate, leadership, and the search for meaning. </p><p>Dr. Phillips brings clarity to the novel’s vast cast of characters and philosophical depth, revealing why <em>War and Peace</em> remains as relevant today as ever. </p><p>A rich conversation on power, human nature, and the forces that shape our lives.</p>