Why We Misunderstand Ancient Science. A Conversation with Dr. Richard Carrier

Why We Misunderstand Ancient Science. A Conversation with Dr. Richard Carrier

June 27, 2026 · 1h 10m · Season 1 · Episode 42

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Dr. Richard Carrier discusses the workings of science in the Roman Empire and the divergence of philosophy and science.

Dr. Richard Carrier is a historian of antiquity and the author of Science in the Early Roman Empire . His research focuses on the intellectual history of the Greco-Roman world, including ancient science, philosophy, and early Christianity. In this conversation, we explore how science actually worked in the Roman Empire, why philosophy and science eventually diverged, and how political and religious institutions influenced the pursuit of knowledge.

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