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231 | Sarah Bakewell on the History of Humanism

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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The Emergence of Historical Inquiry: From Dogma to Evidence-Based Understanding

This chapter examines the shift from religious dogma to evidence-based knowledge, emphasizing the development of historical inquiry as a vital tool for understanding. It highlights the importance of context and contradictions in text analysis, marking a significant transition in intellectual history.

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