Monte Johnson

Monte Johnson, a professor from UC San Diego specializing in Greco-Roman philosophy, dives deep into the legacies of Aristotle and Democritus. He discusses Aristotle's methodologies and the distinction between his lost works and their impact. The conversation also touches on Aristotle's views on life's meaning and the balance of mechanistic and teleological explanations. Johnson highlights Democritus' pioneering atomism and its influence on ethics and democracy. Fans of ancient wisdom won't want to miss these fascinating insights!