![]() The Byzantines, in general, utilized earlier Latin architectural and aesthetic authors, e.g. ![]() In particular, aesthetics as expressed through church architecture. For example, I have met some philosophers who consider both Dostoyevsky and Camus to be existential philosophers, and others who argue they are not philosophy. I realize these figures are satirizing philosophy, and engaging in refutation not necessarily positing any positive philosophical theories, but I wondered whether this might be an area of interest for you. ![]() the Timarion, and continued to satirize philosophers, philosophy, and Christianity, including the fundamental precepts of their belief, usually in dialogues concerning journeys to Hades, in the vain of Loukianos' "Dialogues of the Dead". The Byzantines (eastern Romans) continued this tradition, e.g. These serve not only to "make fun" of the philosopher, but they also provide criticisms for particular philosophical schools that existed at that time. Loukianos was well educated in contemporary philosophy, and he provides various satires of philosophers. When you discussed ancient philosophy, you mentioned the satirist Loukianos (Lucian). ![]() ![]() If I may, I have only two points, both of which regard future podcasts and from the outset, I apologize if you already had these particular issues in mind: Great episode! I have greatly enjoyed the podcast thus far, having "binged" them all in three weeks. ![]()
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