Professor Kozlowski Lectures

Professor Kozlowski opens his discussion of Hume's Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion with a brief discussion of the difference between Rationalism and Empiricism, an analysis of Humian skepticism (as embodied by Philo), and the central argument about God's nature as presented by Cleanthes.

Professor Kozlowski introduces modern philosophy by discussing the first half of Descartes' Meditations.

Professor Kozlowski rambles about Aquinas' thought on science, language, and how much we can actually say about God.

Professor Kozlowski discusses Iliad 8-9 and 14-15, focusing especially on the relationship between Zeus and the other gods, and Achilles' stubborn rejection of Agamemnon's peace offering.

In this lecture, Professor Kozlowski transitions from Ancient to Medieval philosophy, discussing the thousand years of history that transpires to contextualize this period, as well as the key arguments of Anselm and Thomas Aquinas about the existence and nature of God, the connection between reason and revelation, and the medieval notion of God's simplicity.  For his next lecture he will explain quantum mechanics, the history of alchemy, and Hegelian metaphysics, all while gargling salt water and spinning plates on his nose.

Professor Kozlowski contrasts the myth of Herakles against the myth of Gilgamesh, looking at the theme of mortality as it is approached in each tradition.

Professor Kozlowski explores the myth of Jason and the Argonauts, its troubling misogyny, and the way that other readers of the myth have re-interpreted its problems.

Professor Kozlowski attempts a *very* brief overview of the beliefs and identity distinctive to the Abrahamic religions.

Professor Kozlowski discusses the Roman Empire in broad strokes: its origins, its influence, its legacy, and its self-identity.

Professor Kozlowski discusses the Bible, Judaism, and Christianity with an eye toward discussing the Western view of God as preparation for reading Aquinas, Descartes, and Christian-influenced philosophy in future lectures.