HoP 465 Modern Times: France and the Netherlands in the 17th Century

HoP 465 Modern Times: France and the Netherlands in the 17th Century

Author: Peter Adamson March 16, 2025 Duration: 27:02
A look at the political and religious ferment that made up the historical context of philosophy in 17th century France and the Netherlands.

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
Podcast Episodes
HoP 459 - Cardinal Rule - Robert Bellarmine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:36
Though most famous for his role in persecuting Galileo, Robert Bellarmine was a central figure of the Counter-Reformation, especially in his political thought.
HoP 458 - Outsider Philosophy - The Cheese and the Worms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:15
Carlo Ginzburg’s innovative historical study The Cheese and the Worms looks at the ideas of an obscure 16th century miller, suggesting how popular culture might be integrated into the history of philosophy.