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063. The Ripple Effect: Why Bad Work Hurts Us All
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn: https://everydawn.com Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substa…
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062. Time Wasted? Bertrand Russell on MEANINGFUL Work
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn: https://everydawn.com Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substa…
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn: https://everydawn.com Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substa…
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn: https://everydawn.com Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substa…
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn: https://everydawn.com Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substa…
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn: https://everydawn.com Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substa…
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057. Why Are We Unhappy? Bertrand Russell and the Conquest of Happiness
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn: https://everydawn.com Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substa…
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn: https://everydawn.com Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substa…
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055. Mastering One's Emotions - EveryDawn
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn: https://everydawn.com Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substa…
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn: https://everydawn.com Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substa…
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substack.com Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com. Music and sound effe…
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn: https://everydawn.com Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substa…
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051. Society, Technology and Progress - Lunchtime Thoughts
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Philosopher Erich Fromm on how technologies have betrayed us. Instead of bringing about happier lives, they have created conditions for suffering in our societies. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short…
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050. Escape from Freedom - Lunchtime Thoughts
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Philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm thinks that our biggest problem in modern society is that we try to escape from our own freedom. But what does this mean? In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short…
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049. Erich Fromm's Psychoanalysis of Society - Lunchtime Thoughts
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Philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm, famous from the 1960s all the way to the 1980s, analyses what is wrong with our societies. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Read more on the top…
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What is the mind, and how is the concept of a mind connected to the idea of a (Christian) soul? Come along as we explore the relationship of mind, body and soul. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short c…
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047. Pleasure, Happiness and the Creative Life - Lunchtime Thoughts
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What exactly is the relationship between pleasure and happiness? Can we have the one without the other? And what is the role of human creativity in making us happy? In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a shor…
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046. What is a Creative Life? -- Lunchtime Thoughts
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Philosopher Richard Taylor, following Aristotle, proposes that being CREATIVE in our lives is the surest way to happiness. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Read more on the topic here on …
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045. Bertrand Russell on How to Be Happy - Lunchtime Thoughts
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In his book The Conquest of Happiness, Bertrand Russell, one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century, tries to sort out what makes us happy and how we can find happiness by changing the way we look at the world. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small …
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044. Bertrand Russell and the Conquest of Unhappiness - Lunchtime Thoughts
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This is the second part of our discussion of Bertrand Russell's reasons for unhapiness. In the next episode, we will see what his proposals are on actually living happier lives. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch br…
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043. Bertrand Russell on What Makes Us Unhappy - Lunchtime Thoughts
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After introducing the life of philosopher Bertrand Russell two episodes ago, today we want to move on to his work and discuss why, according to him, we are unhappy in our lives. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch br…
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042. Aristotle, the Haunted Genius - Lunchtime Thoughts
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After discussing the main points of Aristotle's ethics, today we look at the life of the man and how it informs his work. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Read more on the topic here on D…
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Bertrand Russell, one of the most important analytic philosophers of the 20th century, also once wrote a book about happiness: The Conquest of Happiness. In this episode, we introduce the man, and in the following episodes we will discuss Russell's book and his ideas about a happy life. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosoph…
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040. Is Laziness a Human Right? - Lunchtime Thoughts
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Is laziness a human right? What Aristotle would say about the attempt to cheat one's employer at work. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: ht…
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039. What Is a Good Human Life? Martha Nussbaum on what makes a life truly worth living - Lunchtime Thoughts
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Is there one life that is best for everyone, or can different cultures have different standards for what makes a good life? Philosopher Martha Nussbaum has proposed ten capabilities that a fully lived human life should have. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small po…
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038. The Shoemaker and the General. Aristotle on How to Deal With Adversity - Lunchtime Thoughts
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How can we face adversity in our lives? Aristotle on the value of obstacles for achieving happiness and success. In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at what we can lear…
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037. Rational Selfishness - Lunchtime Thoughts
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about acting to promote our benefit while still benefiting others. The…
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about making new experiences in life. Often, we are reluctant to chall…
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035. Aristotle on the Variety of Human Experiences - Lunchtime Thoughts
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about making new experiences in life. Often, we are reluctant to chall…
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034. Aristotle on Work and Family - Lunchtime Thoughts
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about work-life balance. What is the real value of a better, more lucr…
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033. How Much Are Our Goals Worth? - Lunchtime Thoughts
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at Aristotle's ideas about what goals in life are valuable. Often, we will pursue goals that make us unhappy or miserable. But how c…
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032. Involuntary Heroes, Accidental Saints. Author Catherine Greene on her Book "The Red Hairband"
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Do you love science fiction and philosophy? Professor Catherine Greene, author of the post-apocalyptic novel “The Red Hairband”, sits down with us to discuss the future, medicine, pregnancy, time travel, freedom, and the ideal society. A fascinating and enlightening conversation that you don’t want to miss! Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3s5jEB…
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In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss their different takes on what free speech means and what its limits should be. How far should the freedom of speech go? Should speech be regulated by law? And is "free speech absolutism" (Elon Musk) a good thing? Send us your comments and replies by email to podcast@daily-philosophy.com and we'll talk abou…
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030. Is Watching True Crime Immoral?
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In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the allure and ethics of True Crime shows. Why do we watch True Crime stories when we wouldn't want to actually be caught in a real crime? What makes True Crime shows attractive? And are we doing anything bad when supporting True Crime productions? Send us your comments and replies by email to podcast@dail…
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029. Deep and Balanced Virtues - Lunchtime Thoughts
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at virtues, as ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle understood them. Virtues like kindness or courage are good properties of characte…
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028. Can We Control Our Emotions? - Lunchtime Thoughts
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at emotions. It seems like emotions can always get in the way of our intentions to behave right. Greed, love, anger seem to make mor…
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In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the anti-work movement. Its proponents see work as an instrument of domination, and the abolishment of work as the only way to a free and happy society. But can we really live without working? And what would this look like? Come and discuss with us! Send us your comments and replies by email to podcast@dai…
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026. What Is a Virtuous Person? - Lunchtime Thoughts
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute. Today, we have a look at what it means to be a good, virtuous person for Aristotle. Far from being outdated and only of historical interest, you will see …
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025. What is Philosophy? - Lunchtime Thoughts
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A new series here on Accented Philosophy! In addition to the discussion episodes, we now bring you shorter episodes on particular topics from philosophy and everyday life. Look out for the episodes marked in the title as "Lunchtime Thoughts". Just long enough for a bit of thoughtfulness during your lunchtime break! This time: What is Philosophy? Re…
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In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the trend of quietly quitting work: doing what's required in one's contract and nothing more. For many, this is the only answer to a job that is exploitative, meaningless and empty. But is quietly quitting really the best way to reclaim our lives? Come and discuss with us! Send us your comments and replies…
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023. The Ethics of OnlyFans and online sex work
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In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the recent debate about OnlyFans and whether online sex work is better or worse than conventional prostitution. What exactly are the moral problems of sites like OnlyFans, and how can and should this kind of work be regulated and controlled? Join us for your weekly dose of Daily Philosophy! Brought to you …
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022. Beauty discrimination in online media
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Beauty discrimination online In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss beauty in online media and whether it is discriminatory to prefer beautiful actors and presenters in video material. Are we doing something morally bad when we watch Youtubers we find attractive? Should attractiveness have no influence on our viewing habits? Or are we free to w…
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Is prostitution morally right? In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of prostitution, from issues of public health to exploitation and jobs that take over our bodies. Should we regulate sex work and how should we do it? Is the enforced sexual abstinence of priests comparable as a violation of sexual freedom to the job of a sex worke…
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020. Are some countries objectively better than others?
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Are come countries objectively better than others? In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy finish their discussion of moral relativism. If we don't want to be relativists, what ways are there to know whether one country or system is better than another? Join us for your weekly dose of Daily Philosophy! Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com. Mus…
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How bad is North Korea as a state? In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss moral relativism and whether we can say that one society is "better" than another. Is the US better than North Korea? In what way? Is there an objective way to judge the "goodness" of a society? Join us for your weekly dose of Daily Philosophy! Brought to you by https://d…
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018. Moral relativism: Can we disagree about what's right?
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Moral relativism In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss moral relativism: the idea that other cultures may have their own values and moral rules that are different from ours. Do we have to respect them even if we disagree with them, or can we demand that all humans share some basic, common values? Join us for your weekly dose of Daily Philosoph…
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Meritocracy and discrimination In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy continue their discussion of meritocracy. Do we really deserve the lives we have? And are we providing enough chances to those who need them? Join us for a weekly dose of Daily Philosophy! Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com. Music: Nightlife by Michael Kobrin, from: https…
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016. Meritocracy: Do we deserve our lives?
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Meritocracy: Do we deserve our lives? In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the idea that hard work (as well as laziness) eventually get their just rewards and that, therefore, people deserve the lives they have. But is this true? Or do we all just rely on luck to achieve the positions in life that we have? Join us for a weekly dose of Daily P…
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Sports and Society In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of sports in general. From whether sports benefit populations to drugs, doping and the problems of nationalism, it is surprising how many interesting moral issues are caused by sports! Join us for a weekly dose of Daily Philosophy! Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.co…
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The Olympic Games In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of the Olympics. From environmental problems to the protection of underage athletes, the Olympic Games cause a number of ethical problems that are worth discussing. Join us for a weekly dose of Daily Philosophy! Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com. Music: Nightlife b…
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