10 Best Philosophy History Podcasts

1. In Our Time

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Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Melvyn Bragg and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world. History fans can learn about pivotal wars and societal upheavals, such as the rise and fall of Napoleon, the Sack of Rome in 1527, and the political intrigue of the Russian Revolution...MORE Host Melvyn Bragg
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 13.8KFacebook 4.7KTwitter 48.1K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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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. www.historyofphilosophy.net. NOTE: iTunes shows only the most recent 300 episodes; subscribe on iTunes or go to a different platform for the whole series.MORE Host Peter Adamson
Producer/Network Peter Adamson
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3KFacebook 22.1KTwitter 38.4K Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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3. History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China

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Peter Adamson teams up with Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers, and Karyn Lai to represent the philosophical traditions of ancient India, Africa and the African diaspora, and classical China. Website: www.historyofphilosophy.net.MORE Hosts Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers
Producer/Network Peter Adamson, Jonardon Ganeri, Chike Jeffers
Email ****@historyofphilosophy.net
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 420Facebook 22.1KTwitter 38.4K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. The New Thinkery

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The New Thinkery is a podcast devoted to political philosophy and its history, along with its many guises in literature, film, and human experience generally. Named after Socrates' infamous 'Thinkery' in Aristophanes' Clouds, The New Thinkery strikes a balance between the seriousness of academia and the playfulness of casual conversation among friends.MORE Hosts Alex Priou, Greg McBrayer, David Bahr
Producer/Network The New Thinkery
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 251Facebook 116Twitter 3.6K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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5. The Philosophy and Theology Porch

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Philosophical categories such as Ethics, History of Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion, Worldviews, etc. - Discussed From a Theistic Philosophical Perspective With Occasional Interviews.
Producer/Network W Russell Crawford
Email ****@westga.edu
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Lander University Department of History and Philosophy Podcast

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Lander University's Department of History and Philosophy Podcast
Producer/Network LanderUniversityDepartmentHistoryPhilosophy
Email ****@lander.edu
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7. Lux & Flux: The History and Philosophy of Physics Podcast

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A podcast looking at the wonderful world of physics through the lenses of history and philosophy!
Producer/Network Teagan Phillips
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 72Twitter 365 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact