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History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Peter Adamson
RenƩ Descartes
Aristotle
Philosophy
Republic Of Letters
God
Pascal's Wager
John Dee
Scholasticism
Galileo Galilei
Alchemy
Natural Philosophy
William Gilbert
Cartesian Dualism
Descartes
Jansenism
Pierre Bayle
Renaissance
Magnetism
Logic
Mind-Body Dualism

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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An interview on the surprising comforts to be found in the philosophy of pessimism, focusing on Bayle but looking all the way forward to Schopenhauer.

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In the last of five episodes to celebrate reaching the episode 500 mark by looking at things he skipped in earlier series, Peter talks to Daniel Watson about philosophy in early medieval Ireland.

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In the fourth of five episodes to celebrate reaching the episode 500 mark by looking at things he skipped in earlier series, Peter talks to Ted Good about philosophy and the Persian religion of Zoroastrianism.

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In the third of five episodes to mark the 500 episode milestone, an expert on Paul's letters tells us how Stoic ideas shaped his philosophy and theology.

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Recent Guests

Mara van der Lugt
Lecturer of Philosophy at the University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
Episode: HoP 501 Mara van der Lugt on Bayle and Pessimism
Daniel Watson
Bergen Fellow at the School of Celtic Studies, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies
Episode: HoP 500e Daniel Watson on Medieval Irish Philosophy
Ted Good
Post-doctoral fellow at the Ruhr University of Bochum
Ruhr University Bochum
Episode: HoP 500d Ted Good on Zoroastrianism
Trolls Engberg Pedersen
Emeritus Professor of New Testament Exegesis
University of Copenhagen
Episode: HoP 500c Troels Engberg-Pedersen on St Paul and the Stoics
Melissa Lane
Professor of politics at Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: HoP 500b Melissa Lane on Herotodus and Thucydides
Marguerite Johnson
Professor of Classics, University of Queensland
University of Queensland
Episode: HoP 500a Marguerite Johnson on Sappho
Glenn Adamson
Art historian, curator at Large and Man About Town
Independent/Guest on episode
Episode: Bonus Episode: Glenn Adamson on A Century of Tomorrows
Steven Nadler
Vilas Research Professor and William H. May II Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: HoP 490 Steven Nadler on Occasionalism
Liz Jackson
Associate Professor of Philosophy at St. Louis University
St. Louis University
Episode: HoP 485 Liz Jackson on Pascal's Wager

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Peter Adamson
Host of History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps; philosopher with affiliations to LMU Munich and King's College London, directing broad historical surveys of philosophical thought.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.1k ratings
  • šŸ¦’šŸ„

    20+ episodes in, it’s the history of philosophy lesson I hadn’t realised I’ve been craving. Wry if dry, delightful, with a few choice sprinkles of the author’s angle on the information. Ambitious project that is continuously engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chriskaprys
    United States6 months ago
  • 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 ā€œgapsā€.

    Thanks, Peter!

    From also Peter

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3Peter3
    United States9 months ago
  • My Third Go ā€˜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
    Australia10 months 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 ā€œminorā€ 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simply-Di
    United States10 months ago
  • The Most Accessible & Impassioned Deliverance Of Philosophy's Great Journey That I've Yet Found On Audible

    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 Statesa year ago

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Fans note the host's clarity, humor, and long-term commitment to a comprehensive, no-gap project.
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Listeners praise the depth and breadth, calling it a rigorous, engaging history of philosophy.

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HoP 490 Steven Nadler on Occasionalism
Q: How would you define Occasionalism?
Occasionalism holds that natural objects lack true causal efficacy; they do not cause effects in each other, and mind-body interactions are ultimately governed by God, who is the sole true cause.
HoP 485 Liz Jackson on Pascal's Wager
Q: What are pragmatic reasons for believing in God?
There are various pragmatic reasons including happiness, societal benefits, and aligning personal interests with communal values.
HoP 485 Liz Jackson on Pascal's Wager
Q: How do belief and faith differ?
Belief is neutral on its value, while faith includes a positive attitude towards what one believes, allowing for commitment even in doubt.
HoP 485 Liz Jackson on Pascal's Wager
Q: What is the many gods objection?
It suggests that other religions can also use Pascal's wager, making it complex to choose one belief system over another.
HoP 485 Liz Jackson on Pascal's Wager
Q: What is Pascal's wager usually taken to work?
It's presented as a logical argument suggesting that believing in God is the best bet based on cost-benefit analysis, rather than a straightforward argument for God's existence.

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