Interventions | The Intellectual History Podcast Enlightenment, Science, and Political Authorship (Prof. Avi Lifschitz)
Oct 27, 2018
Prof. Avi Lifschitz discusses the Enlightenment in 18th century Europe, including debates on language origins, human mind, and political rulers as philosophers. He compares French and German Enlightenment movements, explores the influence of classical antiquity on Enlightenment thinkers, and examines the political agency and philosophical authorship of historical figures like Frederick II of Prussia.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Academic experiences, internationalization, and the French/German Enlightenment
02:33 • 5min
Debates on Enlightenment vs. Counter-enlightenment in the 18th Century
07:37 • 8min
Exploring the Influence of Antiquity on 18th Century Thinkers in the Enlightenment
15:13 • 2min
Exploring the Political Agency and Philosophical Authorship of Historical Figures
16:56 • 7min