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Podcast Profile: New Narratives in the History of Philosophy

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8 episodes
2018 to 2019
Median: 28 minutes
Collection: Philosophy

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This podcast presents short interview-based conversations focused on women philosophers and efforts to broaden how the history of philosophy is researched, taught, and understood. Across the episodes, scholars discuss the aims of the New Narratives in the History of Philosophy project and related initiatives to expand the philosophical canon and recover overlooked figures, especially from the early modern period.

A recurring theme is introducing listeners to major women thinkers and situating them within their intellectual contexts: who influenced them, who they argued with, and how their ideas interacted with wider debates. The discussions often emphasize the content and significance of these philosophers’ work in areas such as metaphysics and value theory, as well as their broader influence on philosophical development.

The podcast also highlights the practical work of historical recovery—how researchers locate, interpret, and present texts and intellectual networks—and touches on how cultural factors like early modern image culture shape philosophical reception. Overall, listeners can expect accessible overviews of specific women philosophers (including figures such as Émilie du Châtelet, Mary Astell, Anne Conway, and Margaret Cavendish), alongside reflections on current scholarly methods and projects that aim to revise standard narratives in the history of philosophy.