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1. Lorraine Daston on Philology as a Science

Sep 23, 2026 · 33 min · 8 segments

In this opening episode of the series, Peter talks to Lorraine Daston about the surprising parallels between philology and sciences like astronomy. Daston argues that philology is not just a science…

In this opening episode of the series, Peter talks to Lorraine Daston about the surprising parallels between philology and sciences like astronomy. Daston argues that philology is not just a science, but an empirical science, and one of the oldest sciences known to humankind.

In this opening episode of the series, Peter talks to Lorraine Daston about the surprising parallels between philology and sciences like astronomy. Daston argues that philology is not just a science…

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Speakers: Lorraine DastonGuestPeter AdamsonHost

Top entities: Peter Adamson×13 German language×18 Lorraine Daston×10 Greek language×9 Philologist

Greeting Lorraine Daston1:57 – 2:01

Peter AdamsonHost

1:57

Hello, Lorraine.

Lorraine DastonGuest

1:59

Hi.

Lorraine DastonGuest

1:59

Very good to see you, Peter.

Peter AdamsonHost

2:00

Yeah, you too.

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98%18 mentions
Lorraine DastonPersonAmerican historian of science
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95%9 mentions
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93%1 mention
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92%9 mentions
Glenn W. MostPersonAmerican professor
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PhilologyScience > Humanities
Historical PhilologyScience > Humanities > Philology
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Greeting Lorraine Daston1:57 – 2:01

Peter AdamsonHost

1:57

Hello, Lorraine.

Lorraine DastonGuest

1:59

Hi.

Lorraine DastonGuest

1:59

Very good to see you, Peter.

Peter AdamsonHost

2:00

Yeah, you too.

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