Best Richard Hastings Podcasts (2025)

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HoP 463 Doctors without Borders: the Republic of Letters 23:36

2h ago23:36

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How scholars around Europe created an international network of intellectual exchange. As examples we consider the activities of Mersenne, Peiresc, Leibniz, Calvet, and Hartlib.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 462 Freedom to Philosophize: Introduction to Early Modern Philosophy 36:34

14d ago36:34

36:34

What is Enlightenment, anyway?By Peter Adamson

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HoP 461 - Eileen Reeves on Galileo and the Telescope 43:04

28d ago43:04

43:04

We finish our look at philosophy in the Reformation era with an interview about Galileo's use of a revolutionary technology: the telescope.By Peter Adamson

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The key to breaking into the 200-year higher education industry: Ed Fidoe #12 56:12

1M ago56:12

56:12

Keen to share your thoughts? Message us! You might have considered opening your own restaurant or launching your own clothing brand, but odds are, you've never once thought about starting your own university. Fortunately, entrepreneur Ed Fidoe, co-founder of London Interdisciplinary School (LIS), doesn't think like the majority. His plan? To bring …

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Everything entrepreneurs need to know to grow a start-up: Emma Jones #11 36:01

1M ago36:01

36:01

Keen to share your thoughts? Message us! Looking to start a business in the new year? Emma Jones, serial entrepreneur and founder of small business support platform Enterprise Nation, sits down with Jennifer Sieg and Emmanuel Nwosu to share her top tips for start-up success in 2025. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur looking for an idea, a consu…

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What playing chess, investing and starting a business have in common: Richard Farleigh #10 51:36

1M ago51:36

51:36

Keen to share your thoughts? Message us! Many words could be used to describe the life of Richard Farleigh, an Australian private investor who now holds what seems to be the lengthiest of CVs. In short, Farleigh is, without a doubt, a man with a passion for sharing his experiences with others. Today, the self-made entrepreneur sits down with Jennif…

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HoP 460 - Trial and Error - Galileo and the Inquisition 18:59

1M ago18:59

18:59

The philosophical issues at the heart of the notorious condemnation of Galileo and Copernican astronomy.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 459 - Cardinal Rule - Robert Bellarmine 19:36

2M ago19:36

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Though most famous for his role in persecuting Galileo, Robert Bellarmine was a central figure of the Counter-Reformation, especially in his political thought.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 458 - Outsider Philosophy - The Cheese and the Worms 22:15

2M ago22:15

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Carlo Ginzburg’s innovative historical study The Cheese and the Worms looks at the ideas of an obscure 16th century miller, suggesting how popular culture might be integrated into the history of philosophy.By Peter Adamson

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How to make a multimillion-pound business selling biscuits: Harriet Hastings #9 59:14

2M ago59:14

59:14

Keen to share your thoughts? Message us! Building a successful business takes a focused mind and a steady hand. One look at the intricate biscuits made by entrepreneur Harriet Hastings, and it’s clear she has both. In this episode of Founder Favourites, Hastings tells Jennifer Sieg and Emmanuel Nwosu how she launched and scaled her multimillion-pou…

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HoP 457 - Take Your Medicine - Oliva Sabuco and Camilla Erculiani 19:53

3M ago19:53

19:53

Natural philosophy and medicine in the work of two unorthodox thinkers of the late sixteenth century, both of them women.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 456 - Touch Me With Your Madness - Cervantes’ Don Quixote 25:39

3M ago25:39

25:39

Why do critics consider Don Quixote the first “modern” novel, and what does it tell us about the aesthetics of fiction?By Peter Adamson

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The challenges of starting a business and buying a football club: Carol Shanahan #8 59:42

3M ago59:42

59:42

Keen to share your thoughts? Message us! What do fintech and football have in common? Not much, in the grand scheme of things, but entrepreneur Carol Shanahan has a rather unique perspective to share between the two. In conversation with Jennifer Sieg and Emmanuel Nwosu, Shanahan tells the world how she managed to secure her first role in an all-ma…

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HoP 455 - Tom Pink on Francisco Suárez 35:26

4M ago35:26

35:26

We're joined by Tom Pink, who tells us about Suárez on ethics, law, religion, and the state.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 454 - By Appointment Only - Political Philosophy in the Second Scholastic 16:58

4M ago16:58

16:58

Suárez and other Iberian scholastics ask where political power comes from and under what circumstances it is exercised legitimately.By Peter Adamson

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What nutrition brands aren't telling you: Dan Murray-Serter and Joel Freeman #7 1:04:34

5M ago1:04:34

1:04:34

Keen to share your thoughts? Message us! What do brains, guts and startups even have in common? Well, most entrepreneurs tell you to follow your gut instinct – but these founders told Jennifer Sieg and Emmanuel Nwosu to only follow your guts if your brain is healthy. According to their studies, there is a significant connection between both organs.…

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HoP 453 - The Price is Right - Law and Economics in the Second Scholastic 17:50

5M ago17:50

17:50

Vitoria, Molina, Suárez and others develop the idea of natural law, exploring its relevance for topics including international law, slavery, and the ethics of economic exchange.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 452 - Better Than Nothing - Metaphysics in the Second Scholastic 18:06

5M ago18:06

18:06

Did the metaphysics of Francisco Suárez mark a shift from traditional scholasticism to early modern philosophy?By Peter Adamson

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How immigration can fix the talent shortage in the UK: Karoli Hindriks #6 55:14

5M ago55:14

55:14

Keen to share your thoughts? Message us! What is the value of knowing when (and how) to successfully pivot your business? In this episode of Founder Favourites, co-hosts Jennifer Sieg and Emmanuel Nwosu sit down with Karoli Hindriks, co-founder of global relocation platform Jobbatical, to discuss what it takes to make a difficult decision that coul…

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HoP 451 - Could’ve, Would’ve, Should’ve - Free Will in the Second Scholastic 20:44

6M ago20:44

20:44

What was Luis de Molina trying to say about human free will with his doctrine of “middle knowledge,” and why did it provoke such controversy?By Peter Adamson

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Founder of Admiral on how NOT to be a horrible boss: Henry Engelhardt #5 1:13:12

6M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Keen to share your thoughts? Message us! What is the secret to being a good manager? In this episode of Founder Favourites, Jennifer Sieg and Emmanuel Nwosu sit down with Henry Engelhardt, the energetic businessman and founder of the UK’s largest specialist car insurer Admiral Group, to find out the secret to being a great boss. If there's anyone w…

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Why AI is NOT the death of creativity: Ajaz Ahmed #4 1:03:23

7M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Keen to share your thoughts? Message us! Curious as to what industry you should launch a new venture in? Ajaz Ahmed, founder and chief executive of digital design agency AKQA, says your best bet might just be found in AI, healthcare or climate tech. The 51-year-old entrepreneur seems to know a thing or two about acting on a golden opportunity, give…

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HoP 450 - Depicting What Cannot Be Depicted - Philosophy and Two Renaissance Artworks 25:11

7M ago25:11

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To celebrate reaching 450 episodes, Peter looks at the philosophical resonance of two famous artworks from the turn of the 16th century: Dürer’s Self-Portrait and Michelangelo’s paintings in the Sistine Chapel.By Peter Adamson

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How to beat Oral-B and brush your teeth the RIGHT way: Mark Rushmore & Gyve Safavi #3 1:19:39

7M ago1:19:39

1:19:39

Keen to share your thoughts? Message us! How many toothbrushes have you thrown away in your lifetime? It’s never really crossed our minds, but now that we know some 23bn plastic toothbrushes are thrown away each year, we’re starting to question it. Mark Rushmore and Gyve Safavi, two former Procter & Gamble employees, set out on a mission to change …

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HoP 449 - Anna Tropia on Jesuit Philosophy 34:31

7M ago34:31

34:31

We learn from Anna Tropia how Jesuit philosophy of mind broke new ground in the scholastic tradition.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 448 - Secondary Schools - Iberian Scholasticism 20:01

8M ago20:01

20:01

The “School of Salamanca,” founded by Francisco Vitoria, and the commentators of Coimbra are at the center of a movement sometimes called the “Second Scholastic.”By Peter Adamson

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AI tooth fairy, digital dentistry, laziness, Arsenal and fake teeth: Dr Deepak Singh Aulak #2 1:03:20

8M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Keen to share your thoughts? Message us! Have you ever wondered whether AI could fix your toothache? In this episode of Ambition A.M.’s Founder Favourites podcast, co-hosts Jennifer Sieg and Emmanuel Nwosu sit down with Dr. Deepak Singh Aulak, founder of digital dentistry app Toothfairy, to see what the future holds for his rather unique concept. D…

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HoP 447 - Andrés Messmer on Spanish Protestantism 29:04

8M ago29:04

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Yes, there were Spanish Protestants! Andrew (Andrés) Messmer joins us to explain how they drew on humanism and philosophy to argue for their religious agenda.By Peter Adamson

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Idea sex, magicians, Harry Potter and self-made millionaires: Timothy Armoo #1 53:12

9M ago53:12

53:12

Keen to share your thoughts? Message us! In the debut episode of Ambition A.M’s Founder Favourites podcast, co-hosts Jennifer Sieg and Emmanuel Nwosu sit down with Timothy Armoo, the co-founder of social media advertising firm Fanbytes, to see how he started, scaled and sold his first business for an eight-figure sum within six years by the time he…

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HoP 446 - Not Doubting Thomas - the Aquinas Revival 25:20

9M ago25:20

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Cajetan, Bañez and other thinkers make Aquinas a central figure of Counter-Reformation thought; we focus on their theories about analogy and the soul.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 445 - Band of Brothers - the Jesuits 22:21

9M ago22:21

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Ignatius of Loyola’s movement begins modestly, but winds up having a global impact on education and philosophy.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 444 - The Dark Night Rises - Spanish Mysticism 23:13

10M ago23:13

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Teresa of Ávila and John of the Cross push the boundaries of individual spirituality and offer philosophically informed accounts of mystical experience.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 443 - Marketplace of Letters - Iberian Humanism 21:47

10M ago21:47

21:47

Fray Luis de Leon, Antonio Nebrija, Beatriz Galindo and other scholars bring the Renaissance to Spain.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 442 - Scott Williams on Disability and the New World 43:27

11M ago43:27

43:27

In this interview we learn about the main issues in modern-day philosophy of disability, and the relevance of this topic for the European encounter with the Americas.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 441 - Lambs to the Slaughter - Debating the New World 20:54

11M ago20:54

20:54

Bartholomé De las Casas argues against opponents, like Sepúlveda, who believed that Europeans had a legal and moral right to rule over and exploit the indigenous peoples of the Americas.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 440 - Longitudinal Studies - Exploration and Science 17:31

12M ago17:31

17:31

Iberian expeditions to the Americas inspire scientists, and Matteo Ricci’s religious mission to Asia becomes an encounter between European and Chinese philosophy.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 439 - Cancel Culture - The Inquisition 24:07

12M ago24:07

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How religious persecution and censorship shaped the context of philosophy in Catholic Europe in the sixteenth century.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 438 - Don't Give Up Pope - Catholic Reformation 18:26

1y ago18:26

18:26

How the Counter-Reformation or Catholic Reformation created a context for philosophy among Catholics, especially in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 437 - Jennifer Rampling on Renaissance Alchemy 34:59

1y ago34:59

34:59

An expert on Renaissance alchemy tells us how this art related to philosophy at the time... and how she has tried to reproduce its results!By Peter Adamson

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HoP 436 - Unpathed Waters, Undreamed Shores - Robert Fludd 19:29

1y ago19:29

19:29

Our last figure of the English Renaissance undertakes daring investigations of chemistry, medicine, agriculture, and cosmology – and gets accused of magic and Rosicrucianism.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 435 - Metal More Attractive - William Gilbert and Magnetism 17:54

1y ago17:54

17:54

The cosmological and methodological implications of breakthroughs in the understanding of magnetism and electricity at the turn of the 17th century.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 434 - The Eye Sees Not Itself But By Reflection - Theories of Vision 20:00

1y ago20:00

20:00

Changing ideas about eyesight, light, mirror images, and refraction – and the skeptical worries they may have inspired.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 433 - Nature’s Mystery - Science in Renaissance England 19:58

1y ago19:58

19:58

How scientists of the Elizabethan age anticipated the discoveries and methods of the Enlightenment (without necessarily publishing them).By Peter Adamson

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HoP 432 - If This Be Magic, Let It Be an Art - John Dee 21:52

1+ y ago21:52

21:52

Science, intrigue, exploration, angelic seances! It's the life and thought of Elizabethan mathematician and magician John Dee.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 431 - Calvin Normore on Scholasticism 29:54

1+ y ago29:54

29:54

A discussion of the history and philosophical significance of scholasticism from medieval times to early modernity, and even today.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 430 - I’ll Teach You Differences - British Scholasticism 21:02

1+ y ago21:02

21:02

The evolution of Aristotelian philosophy from John Mair in the late 15th century to John Case in the late 16th century.By Peter Adamson

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HoP 429 - She Uttereth Piercing Eloquence - Women’s Spiritual Literature 24:48

1+ y ago24:48

24:48

How women’s writing in England changed from the early fifteenth century, the time of Margery Kempe, to the late sixteenth century, the time of Anne Lock.By Peter Adamson