In this engaging conversation, Howard Hotson, a Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Oxford, dives into the fascinating realm of the Republic of Letters. He discusses its vital role in shaping intellectual history, featuring luminaries like Leibniz and the lesser-known Samuel Hartlip. The dialogue highlights the significance of correspondence as a catalyst for ideas, the impact of digital tools on historic networks, and how this intellectual community evolved, especially in terms of inclusivity and linguistic shifts from the 17th to 18th centuries.
