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History of Modern Philosophy
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History of Modern Philosophy

Alfred William Benn

English United States History Philosophy Science Social Sciences Society & Culture
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Feb 25, 2026
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About the Show

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an infinite universe despite facing persecution, to the rational reflections of Descartes and the mystical insights of Spinoza, who envisioned a pantheistic reality uniting thought and extension as God. Delve into the impactful ideas of Hume, Berkeley, and Kant, as well as the German idealists, leading to the profound contributions of 19th-century thinkers such as Mill, Spencer, and Nietzsche. A.W. Benn artfully situates each philosopher within the intricate web of their predecessors and peers, crafting a narrative that breathes life into these towering intellectual figures. (Pamela Nagami, M.D.)

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Active Since
Feb 25, 2026
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Recent Episodes

013 - Ch 5 The Humanists of the Nineteenth Century Pt 2

Feb 25, 2026 22m Transcript

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an…

012 - Ch 5 The Humanists of the Nineteenth Century Pt 1

Feb 25, 2026 27m Transcript

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an…

011 - Ch 4 The German Idealists Pt 2

Feb 25, 2026 23m Transcript

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an…

010 - Ch 4 The German Idealists Pt 1

Feb 25, 2026 22m Transcript

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an…

009 - Ch 3 The Theorists of Knowledge Pt 3

Feb 25, 2026 32m Transcript

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an…

008 - Ch 3 The Theorists of Knowledge Pt 2

Feb 25, 2026 16m Transcript

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an…

007 - Ch 3 The Theorists of Knowledge Pt 1

Feb 25, 2026 26m Transcript

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an…

006 - Ch 2 The Metaphysicians Pt 3

Feb 25, 2026 25m Transcript

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an…

005 - Ch 2 The Metaphysicians Pt 2

Feb 25, 2026 22m Transcript

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an…

004 - Ch 2 The Metaphysicians Pt 1

Feb 25, 2026 21m Transcript

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an…

003 - Ch 1 The Philosophical Renaissance Pt 3

Feb 25, 2026 16m

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an…

002 - Ch 1 The Philosophical Renaissance Pt 2

Feb 25, 2026 19m

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an…

001 - Ch 1 The Philosophical Renaissance Pt 1

Feb 25, 2026 25m

Embark on an enlightening journey through Western philosophy with this engaging and concise exploration. From the revolutionary thoughts of Francis Bacon and Giordano Bruno, who daringly proposed an…

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