HoP 435 - Metal More Attractive - William Gilbert and Magnetism

HoP 435 - Metal More Attractive - William Gilbert and Magnetism

Author: Peter Adamson December 24, 2023 Duration: 17:54
The cosmological and methodological implications of breakthroughs in the understanding of magnetism and electricity at the turn of the 17th century.

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.” The series looks at the ideas, lives and historical context of the major philosophers as well as the lesser-known figures of the tradition. www.historyofphilosophy.net. NOTE: iTunes shows only the most recent 300 episodes; subscribe on iTunes or go to a different platform for the whole series.
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History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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