History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

The philosophical issues at the heart of the notorious condemnation of Galileo and Copernican astronomy.

5 Jan 202518min

Though most famous for his role in persecuting Galileo, Robert Bellarmine was a central figure of the Counter-Reformation, especially in his political thought.

22 Dec 202419min

Carlo Ginzburg’s innovative historical study The Cheese and the Worms looks at the ideas of an obscure 16th century miller, suggesting how popular culture might be integrated into the history of philo...

8 Dec 202422min

Natural philosophy and medicine in the work of two unorthodox thinkers of the late sixteenth century, both of them women.

24 Nov 202419min

Why do critics consider Don Quixote the first “modern” novel, and what does it tell us about the aesthetics of fiction?

10 Nov 202425min

We're joined by Tom Pink, who tells us about Suárez on ethics, law, religion, and the state.

27 Okt 202435min

Suárez and other Iberian scholastics ask where political power comes from and under what circumstances it is exercised legitimately.

13 Okt 202416min

Vitoria, Molina, Suárez and others develop the idea of natural law, exploring its relevance for topics including international law, slavery, and the ethics of economic exchange.

29 Sep 202417min