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History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Peter Adamson
John Dee
William Gilbert
Alchemy
Scholasticism
Magnetism
Aristotle
British Scholasticism
Renaissance
Thales
Counter-Reformation
Oxford University
Logic
Copernican Theory
Navigation
Electricity
Robert Fludd
Catholic Reformation
Second Scholasticism
John Mair
Early Modern Philosophy

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

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Early Cartesians including Cordemoy and de La Forge develop but also challenge Descartes’ ideas, defending atomism and occasionalism.

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We finish our look at Elisabeth of Bohemia and Descartes by talking to Ariane Schneck about their correspondence, focusing on the mind-body problem and the passions.

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What do emotions reveal about the connection between mind and body? We turn to Descartes’ correspondence with Elisabeth and his On the Passions to find out.

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A royal scholar and philosopher sets aside the tribulations of her family to debate Descartes over the relation between mind and body and the nature of happiness.

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Recent Guests

Ariane Schneck
Philosopher currently moving from the University of Bielefeld to the American University of Cairo
American University of Cairo
Episode: HoP 475 Ariane Schneck on Elisabeth and Descartes
Gary Hatfield
Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: HoP 470 Gary Hatfield on Descartes' Meditations
Howard Hotson
Professor of Early Modern History
University of Oxford
Episode: HoP 464 Howard Hotson on the Republic of Letters
Eileen Reeves
Professor of Comparative Literature at Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: HoP 461 - Eileen Reeves on Galileo and the Telescope
Tom Pink
Professor of Philosophy
King's College London
Episode: HoP 455 - Tom Pink on Francisco Suárez
Jennifer Rampling
Expert on the development of alchemy in England from medieval to early modern times.
Episode: HoP 436 - Unpathed Waters, Undreamed Shores - Robert Fludd
Calvin Normore
Professor of Philosophy at UCLA
UCLA
Episode: HoP 431 - Calvin Normore on Scholasticism

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Peter Adamson
Professor of Philosophy and host, known for guiding listeners through the history of philosophy in a detailed and engaging manner.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings
  • He skipped Francis Bacon!!

    WHUT??? Bacon is the “patron saint of the enlightenment” according to Peter Gay. He inspired Descartes. Descartes and Leibniz and Kant etc etc etc. what a Gap! Bizarre

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    White cedar tree
    United Statesa month ago
  • Always Fascinating

    This is a masterpiece of a podcast. Each episode builds on the one before it. Just the right mix of history, detail and humor. There are also some great guest interviews. It’s the perfect companion for reading the classics.

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    5
    LoydC91362
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank you Peter Adamson

    This is such an informative and entertaining podcast. Adamson gives clear summaries of the important ideas and throws in some humour as well. I don’t know how he has found the time to research such a broad field of writers and epochs but we can all be grateful that he has!

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    5
    Leeeeee987654321
    Australia6 months ago
  • My happy place!

    Many happy hours spent on my walks listening to this podcast, deciding to walk another hour so I can listen to another episode! ❤️

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    5
    ibrtthiyffvhh
    United States7 months ago
  • 5 Stars from another philosopher

    This is an excellent introduction to philosophy. The balance between depth and entertainment is perfectly achieved. The scholars invited are first-rate. Spectacular work, people! This is how public philosophy should look like.

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    Mariana Beatrice
    United States7 months ago

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HoP 475 Ariane Schneck on Elisabeth and Descartes
Q: Did Descartes' correspondence with Elisabeth influence his philosophical views?
It is suggested that Descartes weakened his strict dualism in The Passions of the Soul, possibly influenced by Elisabeth's critiques.
HoP 475 Ariane Schneck on Elisabeth and Descartes
Q: What was the nature of the interaction problem that Elisabeth was concerned about?
Elisabeth was particularly interested in how an immaterial mind could cause voluntary actions in a physical body.
HoP 437 - Jennifer Rampling on Renaissance Alchemy
Q: Is alchemy seen as purely empirical or is there a strong literary tradition influencing it?
Alchemy is a blend of empirical practice and literary tradition, where practitioners read obscure texts while simultaneously experimenting in laboratories, leading to a feedback loop between both realms.
HoP 437 - Jennifer Rampling on Renaissance Alchemy
Q: How did alchemists frame their understanding and practices when seeking permission to practice alchemy?
Alchemists framed themselves as philosophers, claiming a philosophical lineage that endowed them with the authority to practice alchemy, despite legal restrictions.
HoP 437 - Jennifer Rampling on Renaissance Alchemy
Q: Can you elaborate on the beliefs about alchemy during the 15th and 16th centuries?
Alchemy was often viewed with skepticism, but it garnered significant interest due to royal patronage, leading many to explore its potential, especially in the context of obtaining wealth and medicinal applications.

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