Hermitix Myths of Progress, Reason, and Faith - A Genealogy of Secular Modernity with Peter Harrison
Jul 10, 2024
Peter Harrison, Professor Emeritus of History and Philosophy, discusses the evolution of religious, scientific, and philosophical concepts, challenging traditional narratives of progress. Topics include the idiosyncrasies of Western thought categories, reevaluating philosophical progress, historical shifts in faith and reason, the development of the supernatural concept, and evolving perspectives on nature.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Exploring the Idiosyncrasy of Categories in Modern Western Thought
05:54 • 2min
Reevaluating Progress in the History of Philosophy
08:17 • 17min
Exploring Faith, Reason, and Atheism Throughout History
24:48 • 21min
Historical Development of the Supernatural Concept
46:12 • 9min
Evolution of Ideas and Perspectives on Nature
55:16 • 5min