About this episode

This episode discusses how the neo-classical tragedies of Racine explore the battle between passion and reason.

How the “neo-classical” tragedies of Racine explore the battle between passion and reason.

People in this episode

Host: Peter Adamson

Topics covered

• neo-classical tragedy
• passion
• reason
• Racine
• French literature

Keywords

• Racine
• tragedy
• neo-classical
• passion
• reason
• French drama

More episodes of History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

• HoP 497 Pure and Simple: Quietism · July 12, 2026 · 19 min
• HoP 495 Comedy of Errors: Molière · June 14, 2026 · 18 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps podcast page.