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7 Episodes 2008 - 2009
Episode 1
Mon, Dec 29, 2008 60 mins
The sin of lust is examined in the opener of a seven-part series exploring the seven capital vices, including their origin in religious teaching and history's worst perpetrators.
Episode 2
Tue, Dec 30, 2008 60 mins
Part 2 of 7. Envy is examined.
Episode 3
Wed, Dec 31, 2008 60 mins
Part 3 of 7. Gluttony is the focus.
Episode 4
Thu, Jan 1, 2009 60 mins
Part 4 of 7. The sin of sloth is explored.
Episode 5
Fri, Jan 2, 2009 60 mins
Part 5 of 7. Greed is examined. Included: biblical teachings on the vice by Moses and Jesus; the thoughts of Aristotle; and economist Adam Smith's theory that greed was fundamental to capitalism.
Episode 6
Sat, Jan 3, 2009 60 mins
Part 6 of 7. Anger is the subject. Included: Moses' moments of rage; the Spartan warriors' practice of meditation to dispel anger before battles; and theories regarding the origin of anger.
Episode 7
Sun, Jan 4, 2009 60 mins
Conclusion. Examining pride and some of history's opposing perceptions of the vice, from Dante considering it the greatest sin to the Romans and Vikings viewing it as a virtue.