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...
The History Of Ideas And Political Thought Reading Club Presents: Liberty Series: John Stuart Mill
Beyond the Text: The Intellectual Historian's Podcast
1 hour 15 minutes
9 months ago
The History Of Ideas And Political Thought Reading Club Presents: Liberty Series: John Stuart Mill
Send us a textJoin us as we delve into the life and legacy of John Stuart Mill (1806–1873), one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. This seminar explores how Mill's intellectual development was shaped by the close-knit network of families, mentors, and philosophical allies surrounding him. Raised under the rigorous tutelage of his father, James Mill—a key figure in the utilitarian movement—Mill was groomed to advance the utilitarian ideals of reason, reform, and social progr...
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...
