History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
Peter Adamson
Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, "without any gaps". www.historyofphilosophy.net
Episodes
Mentioned books
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Nov 25, 2010 • 18min
HoP 009 - The Final Cut - Democritus And Leuccipus
Ancient atomism as a response to Parmenides
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Nov 22, 2010 • 18min
HoP 008 - You Can't Get There From Here - Zeno And Melissus
Zeno's paradoxes and Melissus develop the Eleatic philosophy
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Nov 15, 2010 • 18min
HoP 007 - The Road Less Traveled - Parmenides
The father of metaphysics, Parmenides of Elea
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Nov 8, 2010 • 21min
HoP 006 - MM McCabe on Heraclitus
MM McCabe of King's discusses the fragments of Heraclitus
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Nov 1, 2010 • 19min
HoP 005 - Old Man River - Heraclitus
Everything changes in the riddling philosophy of Heraclitus
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Oct 25, 2010 • 20min
HoP 004 - The Man With The Golden Thigh - Pythagoras
Pythagoras and mathematics in ancient philosophy
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Oct 25, 2010 • 19min
HoP 003 - Created In Our Image - Xenophanes Against Greek Religion
The gods in Homer and Hesiod, and the critique of Xenophanes
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Oct 25, 2010 • 18min
HoP 002 - Infinity and Beyond - Anaximander and Anaximenes
Delve into the intriguing philosophies of Anaximander and Anaximenes as they tackle the nature of existence. Discover Anaximander's groundbreaking idea of the 'Apeiron,' the limitless source of all things. Explore Anaximenes' focus on air as the essential element of the cosmos. Their thoughts bridge gaps in cosmology and reveal the dynamic balance of opposing forces in our universe. These early thinkers set the stage for centuries of philosophical inquiry into the nature of reality.
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Oct 25, 2010 • 22min
HoP 001 - Everything is Full of Gods - Thales
The discussion kicks off with the ambitious aim to cover the entire history of philosophy. It highlights Thales of Miletus, the first Greek philosopher, who brought a rational approach to understanding the natural world. There's a fascinating look at how social, political, and religious influences shaped philosophical development. The program also touches on the significance of manuscript transmission in preserving ancient ideas and explores Thales' groundbreaking belief that water is the fundamental principle of existence.
