Caroline Warman

In this engaging discussion, Anthony O’Hear, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Buckingham, Anthony Grayling from Birkbeck College, and Caroline Warman, Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford, explore the evolution of materialism from ancient Greece to modern science. They tackle its impact on religion and free will, delve into atomism through Epicurus and Lucretius, and dissect the philosophical tensions with Christianity. The conversation highlights materialism's influence on contemporary thought and its relationship with atheism, consciousness, and the foundations of modern science.

Join Richard Whatmore, a historian on Rousseau, Caroline Warman, a literature expert, and Denis McManus, a philosophy professor, as they dive into the revolutionary educational ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Discover how Rousseau believed in the natural goodness of children and the importance of experiential learning. They explore his views on gender roles, his tumultuous relationships, and the legacy left behind through his controversial life decisions. The conversation even touches on his critique of consumerism and the significance of genuine human connections.