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30. Horse of a Different Color: the Mohists on Language and KnowledgePosted on
What Mohist dialectics and Gongsun Long’s “White Horse Not Horse” argument tell us about the connection between language and knowledge.
469. Ghost in the Machine: Cartesian DualismPosted on
The word “Cartesian” is synonymous with a radical contrast between mind and body. What led Descartes to his dualism, and how can he explain vital activities in humans and animals having rejected the Aristotelian theory of soul?
29. Ghost Writers: the Mohists on ReligionPosted on
Did Mozi tell people that ghosts exist and that we can change our fate because he thought these things are true, or because it would be beneficial for people to believe them?
468. Perchance to Dream: Descartes’ Skeptical MethodPosted on
How Descartes fashioned a “method” to repel even the strongest and most radical forms of doubt, with the cogito argument as its foundation.
28. Ting Mien Lee on Mohism and ConfucianismPosted on
An interview on the contrasting views of Mohists and Confucians on ethical duties and warfare.
467. Written in Mathematics: Descartes’ PhysicsPosted on
For Descartes body is purely geometrical. So how does he understand features we can perceive, like color, and causation between bodies?
27. Give Peace a Chance: the Mohists on War and PoliticsPosted on
How the Mohist principle of “inclusive care” leads to political order and (mostly) forbids the fighting of wars.
466. Well Hidden: Descartes’ Life and WorksPosted on
How René Descartes’ understanding of his own intellectual project evolved across his lifetime.
26. Culture Wars: Mohist and Confucian DebatesPosted on
Disagreements between the Mohists and the Confucians: is seeking benefits the right way to approach life? What motivates us to act morally, care for our loved ones or a doctrine of impartiality?
465. Modern Times: France and the Netherlands in the 17th CenturyPosted on
A look at the political and religious ferment that made up the historical context of philosophy in 17th century France and the Netherlands.
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Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, "without any gaps." The series looks at the ideas, lives and historical context of the major philosophers as well as the lesser-known figures of the tradition.
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