Sidney Greats Lectures (4) Michaelmas 2013

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The Sidney Greats lecture series is designed to provide an introduction to great texts and ideas for all Sidney members -- undergraduate and graduate students, Fellows, staff, and alumni. They are aimed at a general audience.

Cambridge University


    • Dec 21, 2013 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 3 EPISODES


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    Dr Emma Gilby on Descartes' 'I think therefore I am'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2013 36:24


    Dr Emma Gilby (Sidney Sussex and MML) describes the genesis and impact of Descartes' famous rationalist dictum.

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    Dr Richard Staley on Einstein and Relativity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2013 64:00


    Dr Richard Staley (History and Philosophy of Science) describes the social, cultural, and political contexts in which Einstein developed and promulgated his theory of General Relativity.

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    Prof. Rosamond McKitterick on Charlemagne

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2013 51:50


    Prof. Rosamond McKitterick (Sidney Sussex College and the Faculty of HIstory) provides an overview of the life and achievements of Charlemagne, starting from Einhard's 'Life of Charlemagne'.

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