Professor Dave Explains
An Overview of Medieval Logic
Having covered medieval philosophy, let's also investigate the status of logic at this time. Some of the figures we discussed, like Abelard and Boethius, made contributions to logic that are worth discussing in some detail. Let's get a...
Curated Video
An Epistemic Democrat
Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) looks back to Aristotle's view of human flourishing to appreciate the benefits of democracy.
Curated Video
Thinking like Galileo
Philosopher of science James Robert Brown, University of Toronto, describes how the common view that we have of Galileo ushering in the Scientific Revolution by dropping balls from the leaning tower of Pisa is profoundly incorrect, and...
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Constructing Knowledge
UC Berkeley historian and Byzantine specialist Maria Mavroudi describes how the standard view of the Middle Ages science fails to take into account the creative process of systematizing and building upon prior views.
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Combining Perspectives
Philosopher Susan Wolf (UNC Chapel Hill) gives us a sense of Aristotle's famous endoxic method, an approach which seems as relevant today as it was in ancient Athens.
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Beyond the City-state?
Classicist and political theorist Josiah Ober (Stanford) muses on how we might best apply ancient Athenian insights on governance to our modern world.
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Arab-Greek Bilingualism
Historian Maria Mavroudi (UC Berkeley) reveals how a careful study of Arab-Greek bilingualism can shed important light on a wealth of societal values, including the very foundations of their systems of knowledge.
Professor Dave Explains
Logic in Late Ancient Philosophy
Previously we outlined Aristotle's enormous contributions in establishing logic as a formal field of inquiry. So what happened after that? How did the minds that followed, many directly in his lineage, develop this field further? What is...
Professor Dave Explains
Hellenistic and Roman Philosophy
Having made our way through Classical Greece, it's time to enter the subsequent Hellenistic and Roman periods. These were dominated by schools of thought that were influenced by the great classical thinkers, though they took their...
Curated Video
Save The Boy? 4 Moral Thinkers Have Different Opinions
Would you save a boy who is drowning in front of your eyes? And thinking about this question, do you base your answer on the character you strive to become, on the behavior you want to see in the world, a costs and benefit analysis, your...
Professor Dave Explains
Aristotle: The First Scientist
We've covered two figures out of the great trifecta of Classical Greek philosophy, those being Socrates and Plato, so let's move forward and discuss Aristotle, arguably one of the most important thinkers in the history of mankind, and...
Professor Dave Explains
Aristotelian Logic
We just learned a bit about Aristotle and his philosophy, but he was also the first figure to truly establish logic as a field unto itself, and he developed many of the formalities this field still uses today. Types of sentences,...
Curated Video
Connected Part 1: Navigating Middle School Friendships
Understanding the different types of relationships can be a game changer. It can help you make sense of your interactions and connections and improve the way you relate to others. This episode of In Control - Connected focuses on...
Hip Hughes History
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle: Global History Review
A short summary of the big three Greek philosophers.
Weird History
Life of Ancient Olympians
There are many strange and fascinating facts buried in the long, bizarre history of the Olympics. The Summer Olympics of 2016 look almost nothing like those from a century ago, and it’s not just the slick presentation and technological...
Professor Dave Explains
Classical Greek Philosophy: Socrates and Plato
When you think of philosophy, the first figures you likely think of are the classical Greek philosophers, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. It's time to dig into these enormous figures in the history of philosophy, starting with Socrates...
Professor Dave Explains
The Roots of Logic in the Ancient World
I did promise that this playlist would include logic in addition to philosophy, so it's time to get rolling with that. How did logic emerge, and how did it evolve over time? Let's focus first on its origins and its status leading up to...
Professor Dave Explains
Early Philosophical Thought (East Asia and India)
Philosophy has its roots all over the world, and although the best preserved documents are from the Western world, which is why this topic is so frequently studied from a Western perspective, there are a number of Eastern thinkers that...
Oxford Comma
The Comedy of Errors: What You Need Before You Read
Welcome to what you need before you read, the series where I attempt to inoculate you from boredom by injecting a little context and relevancy into you reading experience. For our second episode, we’re looking at William Shakespeare’s...
Physics Girl
Dianna's Intro Physics Class: Trailer - Physics 101, AP Physics 1 Review with Physics Girl
Never taken physics before? Want to learn the basics of physics? Need an AP Physics 1 review before the exam? This course is for you! In this class we will cover these topics: 1D Motion Free Fall 2D Motion Newton’s Laws Free Body...
Executive Finance
The Softer Side of People Management in Finance Transformation
This video discusses the importance of people management in finance transformation, and how leaders can use emotional connection and praise to engage and empower their team. The speaker shares personal principles and tools, such as...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Angela Duckworth - Character Lab
Angela Duckworth is the Founder and CEO of Character Lab, a nonprofit whose mission is to advance the science and practice of character development. She is also the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the...
Cerebellum
Early Scientific Revolution - Tycho Brahe
Europe experienced one of the most remarkable periods in history roughly between 1550 and 1700, when three of history's most important events were occurring simultaneously: the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution....
Mr. Beat
Ask YouTube History Nerds - Who Is Most Influential Person In History?
YouTube history nerds unite to answer the big question: who is the most influential person in history? Their answers might surprise you.