Why We Misunderstand Ancient Science. A Conversation with Dr. Richard Carrier

Dr. Richard Carrier is a historian of antiquity and the author of Science in the Early Roman Empire. His research focuses on the intellectual history of the Greco-Roman world, including ancient science, philosophy, and early Christianity.

In this conversation, we explore how science actually worked in the Roman Empire, why philosophy and science eventually diverged, and how political and religious institutions influenced the pursuit of knowledge.