Sidney Greats Lectures (4) Michaelmas 2013

Dr Emma Gilby on Descartes' 'I think therefore I am'

Dr Emma Gilby (Sidney Sussex and MML) describes the genesis and impact of Descartes' famous rationalist dictum.

Dr Richard Staley on Einstein and Relativity

Dr Richard Staley (History and Philosophy of Science) describes the social, cultural, and political contexts in which Einstein developed and promulgated his theory of General Relativity.

Prof. Rosamond McKitterick on Charlemagne

Prof. Rosamond McKitterick (Sidney Sussex College and the Faculty of HIstory) provides an overview of the life and achievements of Charlemagne, starting from Einhard's 'Life of Charlemagne'.