History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Explore the satirical and profound themes in Rabelais' novel, touching on scholasticism, humanism, medicine, the reformation, and the querelle des femmes. Dive into his unique humor, linguistic creativity, and philosophical musings, as well as his comedic take on Christian ideals, debt, marriage, and societal norms.

A Renaissance queen supports philosophical humanism and produces literary works on spirituality, love, and the soul.

Explore the roots of French Humanism in the Renaissance, spotlighting thinkers like Guillaume Boudet who bridged classical philosophy with poetry. Discover how translations from Latin to vernacular languages shaped literature and governance. Delve into the influence of printing on the spread of ideas and the role of women in intellectual circles. The discussion highlights the importance of clarity in translation and its impact on legal scholarship. Engage with the rich exchange of ideas between humanists and the legacy of medieval texts in shaping modern thought.

Comets! Magnets! Armadillos! In this wide-ranging interview Lorraine Daston tells us how Renaissance and early modern scientists dealt with the extraordinary events they called "wonders".

Johannes Kepler fuses Platonist philosophy with a modified version of Copernicus’ astronomy.

Responses to Copernicus in the 16th century, culminating with the master of astral observation Tycho Brahe.

How revolutionary was the Copernican Revolution?

John Sellars returns to the podcast to discuss Lipsius' work on Seneca and the early modern Neo-Stoic movement.

Justus Lipsius draws on Seneca and other Stoics to counsel peace of mind in the face of political chaos, but also writes a work on how such chaos can be avoided.

Amidst religious conflict in the Netherlands, Dirck Coornhert pleads for religious toleration and freedom of expression.