7 Podcast Episodes
480 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (with Ritchie Robertson)
480 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (with Ritchie Robertson)
In 1878, critic Matthew Arnold wrote, "Goethe is the greatest poet of modern times... because having a very considerable... Read more
23 Jan 2023
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1hr
463 Friedrich Nietzsche (with Ritchie Robertson)
463 Friedrich Nietzsche (with Ritchie Robertson)
Sigmund Freud once said of the philosopher and cultural critic Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) that "he had a more penet... Read more
28 Nov 2022
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1hr
A Book Review - The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness 1680-1790 by Ritchie Robertson
A Book Review - The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness 1680-1790 by Ritchie Robertson
This magisterial history—sure to become the definitive work on the subject—recasts the Enlightenment as a period not sol... Read more
14 Jan 2022
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6mins
Ritchie Robertson, "The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790" (Harper, 2021)
Ritchie Robertson, "The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790" (Harper, 2021)
The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790 (Harper, 2021) is a magisterial history that recasts the Enlighte... Read more
27 Apr 2021
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40mins
Ritchie Robertson, "The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790" (Harper, 2021)
Ritchie Robertson, "The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790" (Harper, 2021)
The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790 (Harper, 2021) is a magisterial history that recasts the Enlighte... Read more
27 Apr 2021
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40mins
Ritchie Robertson, "The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790" (Harper, 2021)
Ritchie Robertson, "The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790" (Harper, 2021)
The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790 (Harper, 2021) is a magisterial history that recasts the Enlighte... Read more
27 Apr 2021
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40mins
Episode 19: Ritchie Robertson on the Enlightenment, 1680-1790
Episode 19: Ritchie Robertson on the Enlightenment, 1680-1790
Enlightenment thinking across Europe addressed the full breadth of human experience. From the nature of beauty to practi... Read more
19 Mar 2021
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33mins