Episode 284: Dr. James Maffie: Aztec Philosophy: Understanding a World in Motion
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Dr. James Maffie is senior lecturer in the Department of American Studies and an affiliate of the Departments of Philosophy and History and Religious and Latin American Studies Programs at the University of Maryland.  He is the author of Aztec Philosophy: Understanding a World in Motion, which is the subject of this podcast, and numerous articles examining various aspects of conquest era Mexica (Aztec) philosophical thought.  He argues that the conquest-era Mexica advanced a highly sophisticated and systematic philosophy worthy of consideration alongside other world philosophies.  HIs work employs a broadly inter-disciplinary approach including indigenous studies, linguistics, ethnography, religious studies, art history, archeology, history as well as philosophy.   For more information about Professor Maffie and his work, please see:  https://history.umd.edu/directory/james-maffie or reach out to him directly at:  [email protected].  Cover photo courtesy of the author. This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-284-dr-james-maffie-aztec-philosophy-understanding-a-world-in-motion Have a blessed week!
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