Origins of the Mind-Body Problem | Chiara Thumiger

Science historian Chiara Thumiger discusses how the ancient Greeks understood the relationship between body, soul, and mind. She explains the two major traditions of thought — one materialist, rooted in medicine and natural philosophy, and one metaphysical, tracing the soul’s immortality. The interview, conducted by author and journalist Sam Leith, was recorded in May 2025 during a seminar titled The History of the Mind – From Psyche to Psychology. See also Axess Television's website: https://www.axesstelevision.com/ Axess Television on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axesstelevision/ Axess Television on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axesstelevision