The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind·Episode 107·Jan 14, 2026

Empiricism and Astronomy: Copernicus, Galileo, and Bacon

There are some figures of the Scientific Revolution who stand out in the annals of history. As we study a few of those monumental figures, we’ll explore the following questions:

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Episode 108·Jan 21, 2026
Newton and Leibniz: Of Universal Laws and Geniuses
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Episode 109·Jan 28, 2026
Donne, Dryden, and Pope: 17th Century English Poets
The great poets of the seventeenth century are noteworthy in their innovations in engaging with earlier literature to promote their own ideas.

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