Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, "without any gaps". www.historyofphilosophy.net
Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, "without any gaps." The series looks at the ideas, lives and historical context of the major philosophers as well as the lesser-known figures of the tradition. www.historyofphilosophy.net. NOTE: iTunes shows only the most recent 300 episodes; subscribe on iTunes or go to a different platform for the whole series.
426 Available Episodes (426 Total)Average duration: 00:24:11
Apr 23, 2023
HoP 419 - Write Till Your Ink Be Dry - Humanism in Britain
00:22:55
Humanism comes to England and Scotland, leading scholars like Thomas Eylot and Andrew Melville to rethink philosophical education.
Apr 09, 2023
HoP 418 - Diarmaid MacCulloch on the British Reformations
00:29:39
A leading expert on the history of the Reformation joins us to explain the very different stories of England and Scotland in the 16th century.
Mar 26, 2023
HoP 417 - To Kill a King - The Scottish Reformation
00:19:52
John Knox polemicizes against idolaters and female rulers, while the humanist George Buchanan argues more calmly for equally radical political conclusions.
Mar 12, 2023
HoP 416 - God’s is the Quarrel - The English Reformation
00:26:38
The historical context of English philosophy in the sixteenth century, with particular focus on Thomas Cranmer, and the role of religion in personal conscience and social cohesion.
Feb 26, 2023
HoP 415 - The Tenth Muse - Marie de Gournay
00:18:38
Marie le Jars de Gourney, the “adoptive daughter” of Montaigne, lays claim to his legacy and argues for the equality of the sexes.
Feb 12, 2023
HoP 414 - Henrik Lagerlund on Renaissance Skepticism
00:24:14
No doubt that we're in good hands with interview guest Henrik Lagerlund, who brings his expertise in the history of skepticism to bear on the French Renaissance.
Jan 29, 2023
HoP 413 - Don’t Be So Sure - French Skepticism
00:21:06
The sources and scope of the skepticism of Montaigne, Charron, and Sanches.
Jan 15, 2023
HoP 412 - Not Matter, But Me - Michel de Montaigne
00:20:42
In his “Essays” Montaigne uses his wit, insight, and humanist training to tackle his favorite subject: Montaigne.
Jan 01, 2023
HoP 411 - Pen Pals - Later French Humanism
00:17:32
Joseph Scaliger, Isaac Casaubon, and Guillaume du Vair grapple with history and the events of their own day.
Dec 18, 2022
HoP 410 - Ann Blair on Jean Bodin’s Natural Philosophy
00:30:44
A chat with Ann Blair about the "Theater of Nature" by Jean Bodin, and other encyclopedic works of natural philosophy.
Apr 23 | 00:22:55
HoP 419 - Write Till Your Ink Be Dry - Humanism in Britain
Apr 09 | 00:29:39
HoP 418 - Diarmaid MacCulloch on the British Reformations
Mar 26 | 00:19:52
HoP 417 - To Kill a King - The Scottish Reformation
Mar 12 | 00:26:38
HoP 416 - God’s is the Quarrel - The English Reformation
Feb 26 | 00:18:38
HoP 415 - The Tenth Muse - Marie de Gournay
Feb 12 | 00:24:14
HoP 414 - Henrik Lagerlund on Renaissance Skepticism
Jan 29 | 00:21:06
HoP 413 - Don’t Be So Sure - French Skepticism
Jan 15 | 00:20:42
HoP 412 - Not Matter, But Me - Michel de Montaigne
Jan 01 | 00:17:32
HoP 411 - Pen Pals - Later French Humanism
Dec 18 | 00:30:44
HoP 410 - Ann Blair on Jean Bodin’s Natural Philosophy
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