HoP 411 - Pen Pals - Later French Humani...

An interview on the surprising comforts to be found in the philosophy of pessimism, focusing on Bayle but looking all the way forward to Schopenhauer. 

In the last of five episodes to celebrate reaching the episode 500 mark by looking at things he skipped in earlier series, Peter talks to Daniel Watson about philosophy in early medieval Ireland. 

In the fourth of five episodes to celebrate reaching the episode 500 mark by looking at things he skipped in earlier series, Peter talks to Ted Good about philosophy and the Persian religion of Zoroastrianism. 

The fellas reminisce on how they met, discuss Russo-Ukrainian war, share personal experiences and local reactions, determine whether Russophobia is justified and derail to banter every now and then. 

This week, Colin Jones explores the streets of Paris as the French Revolution grew pace; and an extract from a very special event at the British Library in celebration of Hilary Mantel.'The Revolutionary Temper: Paris, 1748-1789', by Robert Darnton'A Memoir of My Former Self: A L ... Show More

Capturing the nation in conversation to build a unique picture of our lives today. 

Pivotal moments can sometimes alter the future forever. Here are two such "historical hinges". Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www. ... Show More

This week Dave Anthony picks a paper from a day in history and reads it to co-host Gareth Reynolds and guest journalist and documentarian David Farrier. Redbubble MerchSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no ... Show More