Arts
in this episode I give five reasons you should consider reading Moll Flanders, an early 18th century novel written by Daniel Defoe, who is the author of Robinson Crusoe.The five reasons are:1) You get to visit 17th century London-I mention a painting, which is featured as the artwork for this episode. It is "The Egg Dance by Jan Steen."2) Meet an "immoral" woman who, nevertheless, leads an interesting life.-Here I discuss why so many people have hated Moll Flanders.3) Understand what philosophers hate about commercialism and capitalism.4) Learn about the novel as an artistic achievement5) Understand the novel as a moral institution.