History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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HoP 312 - Past Masters - Byzantine Historiography Nov 18, 2018

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The larger meaning of history in the chronicles written by Michael Psellos, Michael Attaleiates, Anna Komnene, and Niketas Choniates.

HoP 311 - The Elements of Style - Rhetoric in Byzantium Nov 04, 2018

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Psellos and other experts in rhetoric explore how this art of persuasion relates to philosophy.

HoP 310 - Purple Prose - Byzantine Political Philosophy Oct 21, 2018

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Byzantine political thought from the time of Justinian down to the Palaiologos dynasty wrestles with the nature and scope of imperial power.

HoP 309 - Hooked on Classics - Italos and the Debate over Pagan Learning Oct 07, 2018

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The trial of John Italos and other signs of Byzantine disquiet with the pagan philosophical tradition.

HoP 308 - Dominic O'Meara on Michael Psellos Sep 23, 2018

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Dominic O'Meara speaks to Peter about Michael Psellos, focusing especially on his political philosophy.

HoP 307 - Consul of the Philosophers - Michael Psellos Sep 09, 2018

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Michael Psellos and his attitude towards pagan philosophy and the political life.

Bonus Episode - Glenn Adamson on Material Intelligence Aug 11, 2018

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Peter's twin brother Glenn Adamson discusses the philosophical implications of craft.

HoP 306 - Collectors’ Items - Photius and Byzantine Compilations Jul 29, 2018

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Photius, “the inventor of the book review,” and other Byzantine scholars who preserved ancient learning.

HoP 305 - Andrew Louth on John of Damascus Jul 15, 2018

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Peter is joined by Andrew Louth for a discussion of John of Damascus and his theological use of philosophy.

HoP 304 - Behind Enemy Lines - John of Damascus Jul 01, 2018

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John of Damascus helps to shape the Byzantine understanding of humankind and the veneration of images, despite living in Islamic territory.