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History of Modern Philosophy

History of Modern Philosophy

Alfred William Benn 13 Episodes Feb 25, 2026

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno to the rational reflections of Descartes and the mystical insights of Spinoza, delve into the impactful ideas of Hume, Berkeley, Kant, and the German idealists, leading to the profound contributions of 19th-century thinkers such as Mill, Spencer, and Nietzsche. A.W. Benn artfully situates each philosopher within the intricate web of their predecessors and peers, crafting a narrative that breathes life into these towering intellectual figures.

Episodes

001 - Ch 1 The Philosophical Renaissance Pt 1 Feb 25, 2026 1501 Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an infinite universe despite facing persecution, to the rational reflections of Descartes and the mystical insights of Spinoza, who envisioned a pantheistic reality uniting thought and extension as God. D
002 - Ch 1 The Philosophical Renaissance Pt 2 Feb 25, 2026 1160 Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an infinite universe despite facing persecution, to the rational reflections of Descartes and the mystical insights of Spinoza, who envisioned a pantheistic reality uniting thought and extension as God. D
003 - Ch 1 The Philosophical Renaissance Pt 3 Feb 25, 2026 1013 Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an infinite universe despite facing persecution, to the rational reflections of Descartes and the mystical insights of Spinoza, who envisioned a pantheistic reality uniting thought and extension as God. D
004 - Ch 2 The Metaphysicians Pt 1 Feb 25, 2026 1286 Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an infinite universe despite facing persecution, to the rational reflections of Descartes and the mystical insights of Spinoza, who envisioned a pantheistic reality uniting thought and extension as God. D
005 - Ch 2 The Metaphysicians Pt 2 Feb 25, 2026 1368 Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an infinite universe despite facing persecution, to the rational reflections of Descartes and the mystical insights of Spinoza, who envisioned a pantheistic reality uniting thought and extension as God. D
006 - Ch 2 The Metaphysicians Pt 3 Feb 25, 2026 1558 Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an infinite universe despite facing persecution, to the rational reflections of Descartes and the mystical insights of Spinoza, who envisioned a pantheistic reality uniting thought and extension as God. D
007 - Ch 3 The Theorists of Knowledge Pt 1 Feb 25, 2026 1560 Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an infinite universe despite facing persecution, to the rational reflections of Descartes and the mystical insights of Spinoza, who envisioned a pantheistic reality uniting thought and extension as God. D
008 - Ch 3 The Theorists of Knowledge Pt 2 Feb 25, 2026 990 Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an infinite universe despite facing persecution, to the rational reflections of Descartes and the mystical insights of Spinoza, who envisioned a pantheistic reality uniting thought and extension as God. D
009 - Ch 3 The Theorists of Knowledge Pt 3 Feb 25, 2026 1966 Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an infinite universe despite facing persecution, to the rational reflections of Descartes and the mystical insights of Spinoza, who envisioned a pantheistic reality uniting thought and extension as God. D
010 - Ch 4 The German Idealists Pt 1 Feb 25, 2026 1342 Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an infinite universe despite facing persecution, to the rational reflections of Descartes and the mystical insights of Spinoza, who envisioned a pantheistic reality uniting thought and extension as God. D
011 - Ch 4 The German Idealists Pt 2 Feb 25, 2026 1421 Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an infinite universe despite facing persecution, to the rational reflections of Descartes and the mystical insights of Spinoza, who envisioned a pantheistic reality uniting thought and extension as God. D
012 - Ch 5 The Humanists of the Nineteenth Century Pt 1 Feb 25, 2026 1621 Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an infinite universe despite facing persecution, to the rational reflections of Descartes and the mystical insights of Spinoza, who envisioned a pantheistic reality uniting thought and extension as God. D

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