1. Introduction to the Poem (3:15)

2. Three Greek Philosophers (6:00)

3. Yeats' Philosophical Thoughts (6:08)

4. Reading of Stanzas I through IV (9:23)

5. Reading of Stanzas V through VII (7:31)

6. Reading of Stanza VIII (12:51)

7. Conclusion (1:46)

8. Student's Comments on Professor Vendler (1:45)

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