Zachary Agoff

Ideas Through Time

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Ideas Through Time is a podcast written and presented by myself, Zach Agoff. In the broadest possible sense, it is a chronological presentation of the history of western philosophy, starting from the ancient Greeks, working progressively toward contemporary philosophy. Through brief, pithy episodes I bring the history of philosophy alive for public consumption and enjoyment, tracking the various treatments of – you got it – ideas through time. Discussing some of the central questions of human existence, we'll see how some of the intellectual greats answered these questions and, through debate...

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Zachary Agoff

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Episode 008–Thomas Hobbes & the Absolute Sovereign: The Social Contract, III (Across Time Series) 06.08.2024 25:09

In this Across Time Series, we explore the history of political philosophy and something called social contract theory. Whether you're a student, a curious learner, or someone interested in political thought, this video is for you! If you found this video helpful, give it a like! Also, feel free to share it with your peers, and subscribe to the channel for more videos on the history of philosophy....

Episode 007 –Thomas Hobbes and the State of Nature: The Social Contract Part II (Across Time Series) 29.07.2024 26:35

Episode 006 – The Social Contract, Part I (An Across Time Miniseries) 22.07.2024 31:23

Welcome to our first ever Across Time Miniseries! In it, we explore the history of political philosophy and something called the social contract theory. Whether you're a student, a curious learner, or someone interested in political thought, this series is for you. If you found this it helpful, give it a like! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 005 – Anaximenes, the OG Flatearther 15.07.2024 32:12

Join us for the final installment of our sub-series on the Milesian presocratics, focusing on philosophical argumentation and Anaximenes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 004 – Anaximander and the Boundless 08.07.2024 24:53

Part Two of our three part series on the Milesian presocratic philosophers, often considered the first natural philosophers of the west. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 003 – Thales 01.07.2024 23:33

Part One of our three part series on the Milesian presocratic philosophers, the first natural philosophers of the west.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 002 – Greek & Roman Philosophy 24.06.2024 14:08

In the episode of our first series, we begin to zoom in on Greek & Roman Philosophy. In particular, we discuss the significance of the first Greek philosophers, the presocratics, and why they represent an important shift in worldviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 001 – Ideas Through Time 16.06.2024 17:50

In this inaugural episode of Ideas Through Time , we discuss some big picture topics like, what time periods are included in the history of western philosophy? What even is 'philosophy'? And why should we care about the history of philosophy? Join me on my exciting quest through the history of western thought, tracing intellectual developments from ancient Greek philosophers to contemporary times!...