HoP 469 Ghost in the Machine: Cartesian Dualism

HoP 469 Ghost in the Machine: Cartesian Dualism

Author: Peter Adamson May 11, 2025 Duration: 24:30
The word “Cartesian” is synonymous with a radical contrast between mind and body. What led Descartes to his dualism, and how can he explain vital activities in humans and animals having rejected the Aristotelian theory of soul?

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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How religious persecution and censorship shaped the context of philosophy in Catholic Europe in the sixteenth century.
HoP 431 - Calvin Normore on Scholasticism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:54
A discussion of the history and philosophical significance of scholasticism from medieval times to early modernity, and even today.