The Stranger Side of Ancient Philosophy: Materialism & Metaphysics with Max Wade
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This episode explores the ancient understanding of materialism and its differences from modern interpretations through a discussion with Dr. Max Wade.
What did "materialism" actually mean to the ancients, and how does it differ from our modern scientific understanding? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Max Wade (Ph.D., Boston College) to bridge the gap between ancient Greek ontology and modern philosophical debates. We dive deep into the "weirdness" of ancient thought, exploring why the Stoics believed in physical gods and why the Epicureans were the only true ancient materialists. Dr. Wade challenges the secularized modern reading of ...
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