July 10, 2025 | SEASON I, EPISODE VI
For our sixth episode, we talk about the writings and social work of Jane Addams, American pragmatist philosopher, founder of Hull House in Chicago, and co-founder of the ACLU. For her peace advocacy, Addams (1860-1935) was the first American woman to win a Nobel Prize. She bantered with Tolstoy and became Chicago’s first female garbage inspector. Tune in to hear more about her ideas and activities.
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