Why people recommend it
Measure for Measure is a complex Shakespearean problem play that navigates themes of justice, morality, mercy, and human hypocrisy in the city of Vienna. The drama has served as a touchstone for discussions on human nature and literature. On Conversations with Tyler, Tyler Cowen brought up Shakespeare's Measure for Measure to set the intellectual stage at the beginning of an episode exploring late bloomers and literary minds. Separately, Walter Isaacson referenced the play on the Lex Fridman Podcast to illustrate a profound philosophical observation about human imperfection. Isaacson pointed to a memorable line near the conclusion of the drama where it is noted that even the best individuals are molded out of faults. Both podcast hosts utilized the play to explore the intricate realities of human behavior, demonstrating how classic dramatic literature continues to offer timeless insights into the coexistence of greatness and personal flaws.
Who recommended it
- Tyler Cowen Discussed
- Walter Isaacson Discussed
Tyler Cowen — 1 mention
“COWEN: Now, the premise of this episode is, we’re going to discuss Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure. That’s not the only thing we’ll do, but that is what we will start with.”
Walter Isaacson — 1 mention
“But then you realize there's a wonderful line of Shakespeare in "Measure for Measure" at the very end. He says, "Even the best are molded out of faults."”