HoP 454 - By Appointment Only - Political Philosophy in the Second Scholastic

HoP 454 - By Appointment Only - Political Philosophy in the Second Scholastic

Author: Peter Adamson October 13, 2024 Duration: 16:58
Suárez and other Iberian scholastics ask where political power comes from and under what circumstances it is exercised legitimately.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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