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History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps


History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

HoP 473 As Rational As You: Elisabeth of Bohemia

Sun, 06 Jul 2025

A royal scholar and philosopher sets aside the tribulations of her family to debate Descartes over the relation between mind and body and the nature of happiness.


HoP 472 Less Cheer, More Knowledge: Descartes’ Ethics

Sun, 22 Jun 2025

Descartes’ “provisional” morality and his views on free will and virtue.


HoP 471 Unclear and Indistinct Ideas: Debating the Meditations

Sun, 08 Jun 2025

Descartes’ Meditations caused controversy as soon as it appeared. In this episode we look at criticisms including the “Cartesian Circle,” and how Descartes answered them.


HoP 470 Gary Hatfield on Descartes' Meditations

Sun, 25 May 2025

We're joined in this episode by a leading expert on one of the most famous works of philosophy ever written: Descartes' Meditations.


HoP 469 Ghost in the Machine: Cartesian Dualism

Sun, 11 May 2025

The word “Cartesian” is synonymous with a radical contrast between mind and body. What led Descartes to his dualism, and how can he explain vital activities in humans and animals having rejected the Aristotelian theory of soul?


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