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History of Philosophy

History of Philosophy

William Turner 141 episodes Nov 11, 2026

History of Philosophy is an educational podcast that surveys philosophical thought across cultures and eras. It covers ancient philosophy in Babylon, China, India, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, then moves into Christian thinkers such as St. Anselm, Thomas Aquinas, and William of Ockham. The series continues through modern philosophy with Descartes, Spinoza, Kant, and Hegel. It is narrated by Beth Thomas and includes AI-generated content.

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Politics-Aristotle
Politics-Aristotle Nov 11, 2026 9:00:40 Politics by Aristotle.The Politics , by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, is one of the most influential texts in political philosophy. In it, Aristotle explores the role that the political community should play in developing the virtue of its citizens. One of his central ideas is that "Man is a political animal," meaning that people can only become virtuous by active participation in the p
What I Believe-Bertrand Russell
What I Believe-Bertrand Russell Nov 10, 2026 1:17:15 What I Believe by Bertrand Russell.Provides a brief indication of the beliefs of philosopher Bertrand Russell, focusing on his hopes for the future. The topics included are: nature and man, the good life, moral rules, individual and social salvation, and science and happiness.Featured on History of Philosophy.Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org).This episode includes AI-gene
History of Freedom of Thought-John Bagnell Bury
History of Freedom of Thought-John Bagnell Bury Nov 9, 2026 5:47:51 History of Freedom of Thought by John Bagnell Bury.The great civil liberties we enjoy today, like Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press, have their foundation in Freedom of Thought. Without being able to freely explore all kinds of matter with an inquisitive mind, whether it be religious, political, societal, scientific, etc., any expression thereof is limited in and of itself. John Bagnell B
Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays-Bertrand Russell
Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays-Bertrand Russell Nov 8, 2026 8:22:02 Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays by Bertrand Russell.This anthology collects a number of fascinating strands of Bertrand Russell's thought. "Mathematics and the Metaphysicians" details the impact of the 1900 World Congress of Philosophers on Russell's development and the hope that new methods in mathematics could be applied to the solution of ancient philosophical problems. Many of the subsequ
Philosophy of Logical Atomism-Bertrand Russell
Philosophy of Logical Atomism-Bertrand Russell Nov 7, 2026 5:00:56 Philosophy of Logical Atomism by Bertrand Russell.'The Philosophy of Logical Atomism' is a series of lectures by Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) that touches on numerous topics, including the nature of propositions, the relations of propositions to facts and of different types of words to the varieties of things, what kinds of facts there are, existence, monism and pluralism, and aspects of philosoph
Proposed Roads to Freedom-Bertrand Russell
Proposed Roads to Freedom-Bertrand Russell Nov 6, 2026 5:51:23 Proposed Roads to Freedom by Bertrand Russell.Bertrand Russell, 3rd Earl Russell (1872 – 1970) was a British philosopher, logician, mathematician, political activist and Nobel laureate. He led the British "revolt against idealism" in the early 1900s and is considered one of the founders of analytic philosophy along with his predecessor Gottlob Frege and his protégé Ludwig Wittgenstein. In this boo
Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy-George Santayana
Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy-George Santayana Nov 5, 2026 2:56:25 Some Turns of Thought in Modern Philosophy by George Santayana.Before the beginning of World War II, during the time of the Modernist movement in philosophy, George Santayana wrote these five descriptive essays. He examined John Locke’s sensationalism, British Idealism, the “Theory of Relativity”, Freud’s psychology, and Julien Benda’s preachment on the relations between God and the world.Featured
Selections from the Principles of Philosophy-René Descartes
Selections from the Principles of Philosophy-René Descartes Nov 4, 2026 2:43:03 Selections from the Principles of Philosophy by René Descartes.The Principles of Philosophy, originally published in Latin in 1644, and translated to French in 1647, sets forth the principles of nature--the Laws of Physics--as Descartes viewed them. The book provides a systematic statement of natural philosophy and metaphysics, and represents the first truly comprehensive, mechanistic account of t
Religion and Science from Galileo to Bergson-John Charlton Hardwick
Religion and Science from Galileo to Bergson-John Charlton Hardwick Nov 3, 2026 4:19:41 Religion and Science from Galileo to Bergson by John Charlton Hardwick.This episode includes AI-generated content.
Introduction to The Philosophy of History-Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
Introduction to The Philosophy of History-Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel Nov 2, 2026 4:35:30 Introduction to The Philosophy of History by Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel.This episode includes AI-generated content.
Short History of Greek Philosophy-John Marshall
Short History of Greek Philosophy-John Marshall Nov 1, 2026 5:17:22 Short History of Greek Philosophy by John Marshall.This episode includes AI-generated content.
History of the English Bible-John Brown
History of the English Bible-John Brown Oct 25, 2026 3:11:23 "History of the English Bible" by John Brown delves into the profound journey of the English Bible's development, exploring its significance in shaping faith and culture. This compelling narrative highlights the struggles and triumphs faced by those who sought to make the scriptures accessible to the English-speaking world. The themes of perseverance in the face of adversity and the quest for spir

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