Possessed: the historical ideas that haunt us
USC Faculty: Andrew Berns, Matt Kisner, Mary NickelWe are possessed by our pasts. Yesterday's ideas haunt us today, exerting a powerful influence on us, shaping how we think about and engage with the world. This podcast critically investigates the histories that possess us—and their afterlives. Our hosts (and occasional exorcists) are a minister, an atheist, and a Jew, who are also researchers in Religious Studies, Philosophy, and History. Between... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyHistorySociety & Culture | |||
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