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Episode 102·Dec 10, 2025
Descartes and Pascal: The Emergence of the French Mind
The fields of modern mathematics and philosophy owe a great deal to René Descartes and Blaise Pascal.
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The Rise of Western Europe II: Revolutionary England and a Rising France
While the king in France amasses more power and splendor to himself, the English monarchy undergoes a drastic change. To help us unpack the topic, Rabbi Rocklin will answer the following questions:
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As culture changed across Europe, social and economic expectations shifted accordingly.
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Europe Goes to War: The Shift from French to British Power
A series of wars in the eighteenth century will eventually lead to a newly-unified Britain becoming the dominant world power.
