#040 - Peter Sahlins: French History, National Identity & Animal Symbolism

Today we talk with Peter Sahlins, Professor Emeritus in the Department of History at UC Berkeley who now lives in Burgundy, France. His research looks at a variety of topics in European history from social and legal histories of nationality law and citizenship to animal-human relations and ancient paintings. The first part of the episode we talk in depth about his work on boundaries, and national identity. The second half of the episode we focus on Peter’s work on animal-human relations from pigs standing trial for murder to Louis the 14th’s grand Zoo. As we wrap up, Professor Sahlins sheds light on the “death of humanities” in American universities and how crucial it is that students develop critical thinking skills in their learning journey. 

 

 

 

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