Andrew Janiak

Andrew Janiak, a Professor of Philosophy and Bass Fellow at Duke University, dives into the life and groundbreaking work of Émilie Du Châtelet, the Enlightenment's boldest thinker. They discuss her fight against gender barriers in philosophy and her formidable critiques of Newtonian thought. Janiak highlights Du Châtelet's partnerships with luminaries like Voltaire and her passion for blending philosophy with science. He emphasizes her legacy as a pivotal figure whose contributions are often overshadowed, yet essential to understanding modern intellectual landscapes.