Beyond the Text: The Intellectual Historian's Podcast
Samuel Woodall
43 episodes
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Send us a text In this episode of the History of Ideas Club, Jack Thomson (MA Philosophy, University of Buckingham) leads a discussion on St Augustine’s The City of God. We explore Augustine’s response to the fall of Rome, his vision of the earthly and heavenly cities, and the influence of his thought on theology, politics, and philosophy. The History of Ideas Club meets bi-weekly in London to read and debate classic texts in philosophy and political thought. This recording brings the convers...
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Send us a text In this episode of the History of Ideas Club, Jack Thomson (MA Philosophy, University of Buckingham) leads a discussion on St Augustine’s The City of God. We explore Augustine’s response to the fall of Rome, his vision of the earthly and heavenly cities, and the influence of his thought on theology, politics, and philosophy. The History of Ideas Club meets bi-weekly in London to read and debate classic texts in philosophy and political thought. This recording brings the convers...
Beyond the Text: The Intellectual Historian's Podcast
12 minutes
1 year ago
Explorations - Transcribing the Bentham Project
Send us a text🌟 Welcome, dear followers, to a new journey on "Beyond the Text"! 🌟 Today, we embark on a philosophical odyssey, exploring the pioneering ideas of Jeremy Bentham and the birth of Utilitarianism. We'll unravel the depths of Bentham's thought. But first, let's express our gratitude to Dr. Valerie Wallace for guiding us through this enlightening journey.📜 Jeremy Bentham, an Enlightenment philosopher, reshaped history with his belief in the "greatest happiness principle." His legacy...
Beyond the Text: The Intellectual Historian's Podcast
Send us a text In this episode of the History of Ideas Club, Jack Thomson (MA Philosophy, University of Buckingham) leads a discussion on St Augustine’s The City of God. We explore Augustine’s response to the fall of Rome, his vision of the earthly and heavenly cities, and the influence of his thought on theology, politics, and philosophy. The History of Ideas Club meets bi-weekly in London to read and debate classic texts in philosophy and political thought. This recording brings the convers...