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History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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

Gideon Manning
Associate professor of history of medicine and humanities at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Episode: HoP 479 Gideon Manning on Cartesian Medicine
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 at King's College London and LMU Munich, host of the History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps, and a well-reputed scholar in the field.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4.8k ratings
  • My favorite podcast

    I love this so much! I laugh all the time, and I love how Hiawatha is a staple of the show. Every time I forget about her, she’s used in another example haha.

    I really enjoy how there’s clear connection between thinkers. I like that someone has a desire to leave no “gaps”.

    Thanks, Peter!

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    5
    3Peter3
    United States17 days ago
  • My Third Go ‘Round

    I am currently on my third listen through from the start of this podcast. I genuinely think it’s the best podcast available on any platform, ever. Learning about the history of philosophy throughout the ages puts so many things into a much wider and deeper perspective than I could have previously imagined. Theology, science, medicine, politics, human rights, laws, ideologies of all stripes; philosophical pursuits have influenced and continue to influence them all in an intrinsically entwined fas... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Djoran Keil
    Australiaa month ago
  • Educational and Entertaining

    Such an interesting podcast! Professor Adamson is clearly brilliant, but he also has a fantastic, easy-to-listen-to voice, and is funny without being silly. I love the format of moving slowly through the history of philosophy and not skipping over the “minor” players. I am listening from the beginning so I have quite a few episodes to go to catch up. But it is a fun journey and I’m so grateful he is committed to this project long-term.

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    5
    Simply-Di
    United States2 months ago
  • This podcast is amazingly well crafted, presented so fully, just as claimed, peppered with knowledgeable guest speakers who meet the host on his highly informed, articulate, relatable level, making this one pleasing gem you sure shouldn't skip! Dive in and expand!

    Audible
    5
    Kai
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States5 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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