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The Rest Is HistoryOct 28, 2021
“The discussion revolves around the impact of Aristotle's ideas on medieval Europe, highlighting his role as a polymath and the challenges of understanding his texts.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: Misconceptions about the Middle Ages
For: Historians and those interested in the history of science
Key quote: “In Oxford, the word science is kind of being used to describe the works of Aristotle or Greek philosophy or a whole range of things.”
The host discusses how the Renaissance's portrayal of the Middle Ages as a 'dark age' has influenced modern perceptions of that period. They reference Aristotle to highlight the historical context of scientific thought and how it has been misrepresented over time.