Episodes

  • 037 - Book Vii Chap Iii Of The Purposes Of Punishment

    037 - Book Vii Chap Iii Of The Purposes Of Punishment
    Feb 14 2026
    In Volume 2 of his groundbreaking work, Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, William Godwin lays the foundation for the concepts of anarchism—long before the term was coined. He provocatively argues that laws are not born from the wisdom of our ancestors but are instead the byproducts of their fears, ambitions, and rivalries. Godwin asserts that the solutions offered by these laws often exacerbate the very problems they aim to address. Join us as we explore these revolutionary ideas, summarized by Peter Kropotkin.
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    14 mins
  • 036 - Book Vii Chap Ii General Disadvantages Of Punishment

    036 - Book Vii Chap Ii General Disadvantages Of Punishment
    Feb 13 2026
    In Volume 2 of his groundbreaking work, Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, William Godwin lays the foundation for the concepts of anarchism—long before the term was coined. He provocatively argues that laws are not born from the wisdom of our ancestors but are instead the byproducts of their fears, ambitions, and rivalries. Godwin asserts that the solutions offered by these laws often exacerbate the very problems they aim to address. Join us as we explore these revolutionary ideas, summarized by Peter Kropotkin.
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    16 mins
  • 035 - Book Vii Chap I Limitations Of The Doctrine Of Punishment Which Result From The Principles Of Morali

    035 - Book Vii Chap I Limitations Of The Doctrine Of Punishment Which Result From The Principles Of Morali
    Feb 12 2026
    In Volume 2 of his groundbreaking work, Enquiry Concerning Political Justice, William Godwin lays the foundation for the concepts of anarchism—long before the term was coined. He provocatively argues that laws are not born from the wisdom of our ancestors but are instead the byproducts of their fears, ambitions, and rivalries. Godwin asserts that the solutions offered by these laws often exacerbate the very problems they aim to address. Join us as we explore these revolutionary ideas, summarized by Peter Kropotkin.
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    13 mins