Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy

George Santayana
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In the prelude to World War II, amidst the fervor of the Modernist movement in philosophy, George Santayana crafted five insightful essays. He delves into John Locke’s sensationalism, explores British Idealism, examines the implications of the Theory of Relativity, dissects Freud’s psychological theories, and reflects on Julien Benda’s discourse on the relationship between God and the world. Join us as we navigate these profound ideas and their relevance to contemporary thought. (Summary written by Gary)

Episodes

  1. Feb 10

    001 - Essay 1 Locke and the Frontiers of Common Sense pt 1

    In the prelude to World War II, amidst the fervor of the Modernist movement in philosophy, George Santayana crafted five insightful essays. He delves into John Locke’s sensationalism, explores British Idealism, examines the implications of the Theory of Relativity, dissects Freud’s psychological theories, and reflects on Julien Benda’s discourse on the relationship between God and the world. Join us as we navigate these profound ideas and their relevance to contemporary thought. (Summary written by Gary)

    37 min

  2. Feb 10

    002 - Essay 1 Locke and the Frontiers of Common Sense pt 2

    In the prelude to World War II, amidst the fervor of the Modernist movement in philosophy, George Santayana crafted five insightful essays. He delves into John Locke’s sensationalism, explores British Idealism, examines the implications of the Theory of Relativity, dissects Freud’s psychological theories, and reflects on Julien Benda’s discourse on the relationship between God and the world. Join us as we navigate these profound ideas and their relevance to contemporary thought. (Summary written by Gary)

    35 min

  3. Feb 10

    003 - Essay 2 Fifty Years of British Idealism

    In the prelude to World War II, amidst the fervor of the Modernist movement in philosophy, George Santayana crafted five insightful essays. He delves into John Locke’s sensationalism, explores British Idealism, examines the implications of the Theory of Relativity, dissects Freud’s psychological theories, and reflects on Julien Benda’s discourse on the relationship between God and the world. Join us as we navigate these profound ideas and their relevance to contemporary thought. (Summary written by Gary)

    33 min

  4. Feb 10

    004 - Essay 3 Revolutions in Science

    In the prelude to World War II, amidst the fervor of the Modernist movement in philosophy, George Santayana crafted five insightful essays. He delves into John Locke’s sensationalism, explores British Idealism, examines the implications of the Theory of Relativity, dissects Freud’s psychological theories, and reflects on Julien Benda’s discourse on the relationship between God and the world. Join us as we navigate these profound ideas and their relevance to contemporary thought. (Summary written by Gary)

    22 min

  5. Feb 10

    005 - Essay 4 A Long Way Round to Nirvana

    In the prelude to World War II, amidst the fervor of the Modernist movement in philosophy, George Santayana crafted five insightful essays. He delves into John Locke’s sensationalism, explores British Idealism, examines the implications of the Theory of Relativity, dissects Freud’s psychological theories, and reflects on Julien Benda’s discourse on the relationship between God and the world. Join us as we navigate these profound ideas and their relevance to contemporary thought. (Summary written by Gary)

    22 min

  6. Feb 10

    006 - Essay 5 The Prestige of the Infinite

    In the prelude to World War II, amidst the fervor of the Modernist movement in philosophy, George Santayana crafted five insightful essays. He delves into John Locke’s sensationalism, explores British Idealism, examines the implications of the Theory of Relativity, dissects Freud’s psychological theories, and reflects on Julien Benda’s discourse on the relationship between God and the world. Join us as we navigate these profound ideas and their relevance to contemporary thought. (Summary written by Gary)

    27 min
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In the prelude to World War II, amidst the fervor of the Modernist movement in philosophy, George Santayana crafted five insightful essays. He delves into John Locke’s sensationalism, explores British Idealism, examines the implications of the Theory of Relativity, dissects Freud’s psychological theories, and reflects on Julien Benda’s discourse on the relationship between God and the world. Join us as we navigate these profound ideas and their relevance to contemporary thought. (Summary written by Gary)

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