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James Turner, “Philology: The Forgotten Origins of the Modern Humanities” (Princeton UP, 2014)
James Turner, “Philology: The Forgotten Origins of the Modern Humanities” (Princeton UP, 2014)
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65 minutes
Released:
Aug 10, 2015
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Podcast episode
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James Turner is Cavanaugh Professor of Humanities, Emeritus, at Notre Dame University. His book Philology: The Forgotten Origins of the Modern Humanities (Princeton University Press, 2014) recovers the significance of philology, the study of language, that for centuries was synonymous with humanistic intellectual life. Turner provides a detailed and fascinating...
Released:
Aug 10, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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