Kevin Killeen

In this engaging discussion, guests Claire Preston, Jessica Wolfe, and Kevin Killeen delve into the life and works of Sir Thomas Browne, a 17th-century physician and writer. They explore his groundbreaking texts like 'Religio Medici' and 'Pseudodoxia Epidemica', which challenged prevailing myths and intertwined faith with scientific inquiry. The conversation highlights Browne's unique prose style and complex reflections on mortality, as well as his rich contributions to the English language. Browne's legacy as a polymath and a thinker continues to resonate in literature and science.