History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike JeffersPeter Adamson teams up with Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers, and Karyn Lai to represent the philosophical traditions of ancient India, Africa and the African diaspora, and classical China. Website: www.historyofphilosophy.net.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 264 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophySociety & Culture | |||
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How historians like Sima Qian and Ban Gu have shaped our understanding of ancient Chinese history, including the history of philosophy.
How were the texts of the Han dynasty different from those in the Warring States period? How historical circumstances shaped philosophical writing, and how texts in turn shaped Han political culture.
The relationship between philosophy and politics in the Han Dynasty, focusing on the example of Huang-Lao, a typically “eclectic” tradition of thought.
An interview about fa-thinkers like Shang Yang and Han Feizi, exploring their relationship to the Qin dynasty and to other schools of thought.
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Excellent, life-changing!
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The most accessible introduction to Chinese philosophy and the ways it’s interpreted today I’ve listend to.
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Hi Peter, can’t find these episodes. Any hope?
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India2 years ago - The best survey of philosophy you could ask for
I’ve been listening to this podcast from the beginning and it has been of the highest order—which should be expected of anyone familiar with the History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps.
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United States3 years ago - Awesome stuff
A great resource for anyone trying to break away from the exclusivity and tunnel vision of the traditional western mindset
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Apple Podcasts | #85 | United States/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
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A rigorous, wide-ranging exploration of philosophical traditions from ancient India, Africa/Africana thought, and classical China, with a focus on how ideas travel, interact, and shape cultural and political contexts. Episodes often feature scholarly interviews and synthesize textual history with modern interpretations, making deep, non-Western philosophy accessible to academically minded listeners. Notable strengths include clear explanations of complex schools, cross-cultural comparisons, and a steady stream of guest experts who illuminate lesser-covered traditions. This show is likely to appeal to students, faculty, and curious generalists seeking thoughtful, research-informed discussions beyond Western canon narratives.
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