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
Podcast Episodes
HoP 409 - One to Rule Them All - Jean Bodin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:12
The polymath Jean Bodin produces a pioneering theory of political sovereignty along the way to defending the absolute power of the French king.
HoP 403 - Make It Simple - Peter Ramus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:37
Peter Ramus scandalizes his critics, and thrills his students and admirers, by proposing a new and simpler approach to philosophy.
Bonus Episode: Don’t Think for Yourself, Chapter 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:25
Peter reads the first chapter of his new book Don’t Think for Yourself: Authority and Belief in Medieval Philosophy, available from University of Notre Dame Press. Pre-order with the code 14FF20 from undpress.nd.edu, to…