Sir Francis Bacon

An exploration of Bacon's Novum Organum one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy.

The second in my series of lectures on great German thinkers explores the life, work and influence of Hegel. Presented by Wesley Cecil PhD at Peninsula College

Newton

A consideration of the intellectual and cultural impact of the work of Newton. His amazing scientific achievements underwrote the development of what is likely the dominant view of the natural world today.

An exploration of the life, philosophy and influence of Schopenhauer. This lecture, the third in my series covering German thinkers, was presented by Wesley Cecil PhD at Peninsula College.

John Locke

A brief overview of the central ideas of John Locke a key thinker for the Enlightenment, Empiricsim and Liberalism.

A review of the work and life of this unique thinker who has exerted an amazing influence on modern philosophy. Delivered by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Peninsula College

David Hume

An introduction to the thought of David Hume one of the most important British philosophers and central figure in Empiricism. Heavily influenced by Bacon and Locke but particularly by Newton.

A lecture exploring the life and work of the under-appreciated German thinker Karl Jaspers. Delivered by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Peninsula College. www.wescecil...

Adam smith

This is a review of the philosophy of Adam Smith within the context of the 18th century and the Scotish Enlightenment.

Thomas Hobbes

An exploration of the thought of Thomas Hobbes. He was a unique thinker who has influenced our conception of human society and the notion that people are fundamentally dangerous.