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Episode 94·Oct 16, 2025
Montaigne and Shakespeare: The Rise of the Individual
Modernity continues to emerge with the writings of Montaigne and Shakespeare.
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Kabbalah: Mysticism and Science
The study of Kabbalah—Jewish mysticism—will play an outsized role in shaping not only Western thought but even modern science. To explore the topic, we’ll turn to the following questions:
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Italy and the Jews: A Vital Center for Isolation and Integration
The Jewish communities of Renaissance Italy were unusual in their interactions with their Christian neighbors.
