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4.1 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings

Excellent book selection, not always great interviews
The concept was always unique. These books, mostly from academic presses and mostly in the humanities, have long failed to receive the attention they deserve. There are obviously limits to how many books in these areas can be reviewed in the NYT, NYRB and the LRB and other publications of that type. Yet in the field of intellectual history the quality of the interviewers is highly variable. One must be instantly suspicious of those such as Morteza Hajizadeh who are a fixture in this series, revi... more
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sidneyhart
United States7 months ago
Such a great show
Great discussions - thanks!
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C Rattat
United States10 months ago
Unqualified interviewers
Not sure how a 'grants researcher' for medicine & science qualifies as an interviewer on issues dealing with intellectual & religious history. The bench at NB Network can't be that shallow can it?
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t78tt.r
United States3 years ago
Simon Critchley
The host for that episode asked profoundly dumb question. He almost implied the program was about him and his questions.
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Hardy5414
United States4 years ago
Sound needs urgent attention
Excellent material, but frustrating to have the sound phasing in and out and distorted. Is there a way to record both sound sources and edit together, rather than record a zoom call from just one end? It might help. I’ve had to abandon several tracks because I can’t follow what’s being said.
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Dan Edelstein, "The Revolution to Come: A History of an Idea from Thucydides to Lenin" (Princeton UP, 2025)

Q: Given the historical scope that you have analyzed in this book, what lessons do you think 20th century revolutions offer?

The 20th century shows that the model of progressive revolutions has passed, leading to a return to liberal models that emphasize constitution-building and democratic institutions, although these often struggle to deliver results.

Dan Edelstein, "The Revolution to Come: A History of an Idea from Thucydides to Lenin" (Princeton UP, 2025)

Q: Do you think that American and British and English revolutions were fundamentally conservative revolutions despite the fact that they caused some radical changes?

The distinction between conservative and radical makes sense around the time of the French Revolution; it did not hold as much meaning prior.

Dan Edelstein, "The Revolution to Come: A History of an Idea from Thucydides to Lenin" (Princeton UP, 2025)

Q: But in the Greek and Roman times, those ancient Greek and Roman thinkers tended to think of it as a threat rather than an opportunity. Can you expand on this point, please?

Classical thinkers had a phobia of revolution because they viewed constitutional regime changes as chaotic movements with no stable outcomes.

Dan Edelstein, "The Revolution to Come: A History of an Idea from Thucydides to Lenin" (Princeton UP, 2025)

Q: Can you just very briefly introduce yourself, your field of study and your field of expertise, and then tell us how the idea of the book came to you?

I'm a professor primarily actually of French literature... I became obsessed with how incredibly dynamic the French Revolution was.

Elizabeth Chika Tippett, "The Master-Servant Doctrine: How Old Legal Rules Haunt the Modern Workplace" (U California Press, 2025)

Q: Why in this moment is the change around employment at will happening?

It stems from the Civil War, where the idea of being able to quit your job emerged, but also led to a lack of protections for workers.

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The content focuses on discussions surrounding newly published research in the field of intellectual history, inviting scholars to engage with their work in a dialogue format. Each episode highlights significant historical themes, important figures, and evolving ideas within the broader contexts of society, culture, and politics. Topics such as feminism, colonialism, and the intersections of different intellectual traditions are explored, making the episodes rich in both content and educational value. This focus on academic literature and scholarly discourse provides listeners with insights into contemporary discussions that shape historical narratives today, appealing to those interested in deepening their understanding of intellectual tho... more

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