451 episodes

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.” The series looks at the ideas, lives and historical context of the major philosophers as well as the lesser-known figures of the tradition. www.historyofphilosophy.net. NOTE: iTunes shows only the most recent 300 episodes; subscribe on iTunes or go to a different platform for the whole series.

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps Peter Adamson

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    • 4.4 • 23 Ratings

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.” The series looks at the ideas, lives and historical context of the major philosophers as well as the lesser-known figures of the tradition. www.historyofphilosophy.net. NOTE: iTunes shows only the most recent 300 episodes; subscribe on iTunes or go to a different platform for the whole series.

    HoP 444 - The Dark Night Rises - Spanish Mysticism

    HoP 444 - The Dark Night Rises - Spanish Mysticism

    Teresa of Ávila and John of the Cross push the boundaries of individual spirituality and offer philosophically informed accounts of mystical experience.

    • 23 min
    HoP 443 - Marketplace of Letters - Iberian Humanism

    HoP 443 - Marketplace of Letters - Iberian Humanism

    Fray Luis de Leon, Antonio Nebrija, Beatriz Galindo and other scholars bring the Renaissance to Spain.

    • 21 min
    HoP 442 - Scott Williams on Disability and the New World

    HoP 442 - Scott Williams on Disability and the New World

    In this interview we learn about the main issues in modern-day philosophy of disability, and the relevance of this topic for the European encounter with the Americas.

    • 43 min
    HoP 441 - Lambs to the Slaughter - Debating the New World

    HoP 441 - Lambs to the Slaughter - Debating the New World

    Bartholomé De las Casas argues against opponents, like Sepúlveda, who believed that Europeans had a legal and moral right to rule over and exploit the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

    • 20 min
    HoP 440 - Longitudinal Studies - Exploration and Science

    HoP 440 - Longitudinal Studies - Exploration and Science

    Iberian expeditions to the Americas inspire scientists, and Matteo Ricci’s religious mission to Asia becomes an encounter between European and Chinese philosophy.

    • 17 min
    HoP 439 - Cancel Culture - The Inquisition

    HoP 439 - Cancel Culture - The Inquisition

    How religious persecution and censorship shaped the context of philosophy in Catholic Europe in the sixteenth century.

    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

Moet_Girl ,

Voice

Why does Peters voice sound like it is put on high speed? I’ve listened to Peter for 10 years and now it sounds robotic. No need to speed everything up. Thanks. Love the content.

Theophrastus01 ,

Excelent informative podcast

Makes philosophy sound easy

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