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I’ve been a fan of the Teaching Company for quite a while - their entire business consists of finding the best college professors in the world, then convincing them to record lectures on a wide variety of topics, which they then distribute for very reasonable prices. Most of their content is available in DRM-free MP3 form, and I regularly listen to lectures while doing housework and other chores - a very good use of time.

While their business selection is a little sparse, the Teaching Company really excels in “liberal arts” courses, particularly history, philosophy, and physical science. Every single program I’ve purchased from them has been superb - the professors are engaging, the content is well-structured, and the presentation is superb. Listening to one of these lectures is like attending a high-level Ivy League college course in the subject without the hassle of homework, exams, or six-figure tuition bills.

As an FYI, the Teaching Company is currently running a sale on every single course in their catalog, with prices up to 75% off. This doesn’t happen very often, so if you have wide-ranging interests, I highly recommend browsing their offerings before the sale expires at midnight (EST) on December 31st. I just purchased four courses: The Wisdom of History, The Psychology of Human Behavior, Biology of Human Behavior, and How to Listen to and Understand Great Music, and I’m really looking forward to listening to them over the coming months. (Note: I currently have no relationship with the company, affiliate or otherwise.)

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