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Sidney Greats Lectures (4) Michaelmas 2013 Cambridge University
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The Sidney Greats lecture series is designed to provide an introduction to great texts and ideas for all Sidney members -- undergraduate and graduate students, Fellows, staff, and alumni. They are aimed at a general audience.
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Dr Emma Gilby on Descartes' 'I think therefore I am'
Dr Emma Gilby (Sidney Sussex and MML) describes the genesis and impact of Descartes' famous rationalist dictum.
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Dr Richard Staley on Einstein and Relativity
Dr Richard Staley (History and Philosophy of Science) describes the social, cultural, and political contexts in which Einstein developed and promulgated his theory of General Relativity.
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Prof. Rosamond McKitterick on Charlemagne
Prof. Rosamond McKitterick (Sidney Sussex College and the Faculty of HIstory) provides an overview of the life and achievements of Charlemagne, starting from Einhard's 'Life of Charlemagne'.
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