AC Grayling on the history of philosophy

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AC Grayling on the history of philosophy

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AC Grayling ranges through 2,500 years of history to explore the impact of great thinkers like Aristotle, Immanuel Kant and Bertrand Russell. historyextra.com/podcasts For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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