History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Latest Episodes:

HoP 057 - Nothing to Fear - Epicureans on Death and the Gods Dec 04, 2011

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The Epicureans reassure us against the terrors of death and punishment by the gods

HoP 056 - Am I Bothered? - Epicurean Ethics Nov 27, 2011

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Pleasure is the good, according to Epicurus. But how do we live most pleasantly?

HoP 055 - The Constant Gardener - Epicurus and his Principles Nov 20, 2011

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Epicurus sets out an empiricist theory of knowledge and atomist physics, in support of hedonism

HoP 054 - Instant Gratification - the Cyrenaics Nov 13, 2011

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The Cyrenaics, the ultimate pleasure seekers of ancient philosophy

Filling the Gaps - a Brief History of Nothing Nov 09, 2011

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A recording of Peter's lecture delivered on Oct 25, 2011, at the Arts and Humanities festival on "The Power of Stories" at King's College London.

HoP 053 - Beware of the Philosopher - the Cynics Nov 06, 2011

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Diogenes and the other Cynics “deface the currency” by exposing the hypocrisy of Greek society.

HoP 052 - Fighting Over Socrates - the Hellenistic Schools Oct 30, 2011

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Introducing the Stoics, Skeptics, Epicureans and Cynics, the schools of the Hellenistic age

HoP 051 - The Next Generation - the Followers of Plato and Aristotle Oct 23, 2011

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The Old Academy and Theophrastus carry on the legacy of Plato and Aristotle

HoP 050 - MM McCabe and Raphael Woolf on Aristotle on Plato Oct 16, 2011

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Peter's colleagues MM McCabe and Raphael Woolf join him for a special 50th episode interview, to discuss Aristotle's reactions to his teacher Plato

HoP 049 - Stage Directions - Aristotle's Rhetoric and Poetics Oct 09, 2011

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In the Rhetoric and Poetics, Aristotle explores persuasive speech and engages with ancient tragedy