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The History of Freedom w/Lea Ypi: Why Does It Matter?

The History of Freedom w/Lea Ypi: Why Does It Matter?

FromPast Present Future


The History of Freedom w/Lea Ypi: Why Does It Matter?

FromPast Present Future

ratings:
Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Mar 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In the first episode of our new series about the history of freedom, David and Lea discuss what the idea means to them and why it matters so much. What did freedom mean to Lea growing up in communist Albania? Is it possible to know true freedom without also having experienced oppression? And how is being free different from being lucky?Subscribe now to PPF+ to get bonus episodes and ad-free listening for this and all future series. Just go to www.ppfideas.com.Coming up next on the History of Freedom: The Ancients – Socrates, Seneca & Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Mar 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (78)

Past Present Future is a new weekly podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter.Ideas from the past, questions about the present, shaping the future. Brought to you in partnership with the London Review of Books.New episodes every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.