Philosophy

What Moves History? An Introduction to the Philosophy of History By Stephen R. C. Hicks Topic Outline: Introduction: Why Rome’s Collapse, Renaissance, Modern Revolutions? History and Philosophy of History Philosophy of history’s three types of questions: 1. Metaphysical Questions about History Divine Causation? Materialist Causation? Volitional Causation? Individual or Collective Causation? Does History Have a […]

[Reposting this recommendation.] John Adams the mini-series came out last year [2008], but I just began watching it yesterday. The first two episodes are excellent. What a great way to spend part of July 4. Paul Giamatti’s performance hooked me: I have a renewed appreciation for John Adams’s brilliance, determination, and integrity. I also have

For use in my courses, additions to my Texts in Philosophy page. Ruth Benedict, Patterns of Culture (1934). Auguste Comte, Catechism of Positive Religion, Conversations I-V (1852). G.W.F. Hegel, Philosophy of Right (1820). Excerpt from Philosophy of History (1822). Immanuel Kant, Groundwork for the Metaphysic of Morals (1785). Søren Kierkegaard, excerpts from Either-Or (1843). John

I posted a comment about British culture, saying that it’s 80% based on Greco-Roman values – in response to a line from Nigel Farage saying “everything in our country and culture is based on Judeo-Christian values.” I got pushback. Even from Britons. So let’s plunge into a spot of cultural anthropology and history: One knows

In this invited lecture, Dr. Hicks surveys key educational ideas from pre-modern times, the modern era, and our post-modern times. Ancient education often stressed discipline, obedience and rule following, while modern thinkers such as Galileo, Locke, and Montaigne stressed independent judgment and the power of reason. He then examines a series postmodern (and fellow-traveler) thinkers

Update: Here’s a recording of the program: https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqKDggpBewxV?t=22cr0LD1hY9KAKBqVae_ag&s=08 Tomorrow: My webinar evaluating Javier Milei’s presidency at six months.