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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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Mar 30, 2013
Mar 30, 2013
22 min
Greek philosophy and science make their way into the Islamic world via Syriac and Arabic translations and interpretations.
Mar 24, 2013
Mar 24, 2013
26 min
A first look at the philosophical contributions of Islamic theology (kalām) and its political context, focusing on the Muʿtazilites Abū l-Hudhayl and al-Naẓẓām.
Mar 16, 2013
Mar 16, 2013
22 min
The rise of Islam creates a new context for philosophy not only among Muslims, but also Jews and Christians.
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Mar 10, 2013
Mar 10, 2013
25 min
John Marenbon joins Peter to discuss Boethius' solution to the problem of divine foreknowledge.
Mar 3, 2013
Mar 3, 2013
21 min
Boethius ushers in the medieval age with expert works on Aristotle, subtle treatises on theology, and the Consolation of Philosophy, written while he awaited execution.