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History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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". www.historyofphilosophy.net

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HoP 426 - A Face Without a Heart - Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Individualism

HoP 426 - A Face Without a Heart - Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Individualism

How the Renaissance turn towards individual identity is reflected in Shakespeare's most famous play. 

23 Jul 2023

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HoP 425 - Patrick Gray on Shakespeare

HoP 425 - Patrick Gray on Shakespeare

We're joined by Patrick Gray to discuss Shakespeare's knowledge of philosophy, his ethics, and his influence on such thi... Read more

9 Jul 2023

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