Beyond the Text: The Intellectual Historian's Podcast
Samuel Woodall
43 episodes
1 month ago
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
1 hour 31 minutes
7 months ago
F. A. Hayek: Law, Legislation, and Liberty
Send us a text In this episode of Beyond the Text, we dive into Friedrich Hayek’s Law, Legislation, and Liberty, a profound exploration of legal philosophy, governance, and the limits of state power. Hayek draws a crucial distinction between law and legislation, arguing for the primacy of spontaneous order over centralized control. How do his insights shape our understanding of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law? And what relevance do they hold in today’s political climate? Join us as we...
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...
