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Immerse yourself in the profound world of Sleep with Philosophy, a soothing sleepcast uniquely designed to bridge the gap between relaxation and intellectual stimulation. Each episode gracefully combines the wisdom of the world's great thinkers with soothing bedtime narratives and soft ASMR-inspired storytelling, creating a tranquil space where minds can wander, and bodies can relax. Whether you're exploring the rigorous logic of Aristotle, the existential musings of Sartre, the philosophica ...
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Journey with us through the life and thoughts of Seyla Benhabib, a philosophy luminary that merges political theory, ethics, and law philosophy. Born in Istanbul, she takes us along her intellectual migration, spanning from Turkey to the United States. We'll glimpse her influence from Harvard to Yale, delve into her prominent feminist theories, and…
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This episode takes you on a captivating expedition, through the life and thought of Albert Camus, a revolutionary not just in words, but also in ideas - a man who dared to seek integrity in an absurd world. Dive in and explore his profoundly influential works; dispel the darkness by embracing the absurdity of life, just as Camus did. This trip isn’…
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Embark on a fascinating exploration of this philosophical titan's life, theories, and his impressive impact across diverse discourses. As we navigate through intellectual elephant paths and critique opposing perspectives, we also dip into the relevancy of Brandom's contributions to human reality construction. Coupling intellectual stimulation with …
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Investigate Derek Parfitt's profound theories on identity, ethics, and existence, forever pushing the boundaries of modern moral thought. Discover the impacts of his works, his responses to criticism, and the undying relevance of his philosophy in our current world. Join us for an intellectual voyage that may not only lull you into peaceful slumber…
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Drenched in the profound intellectual climate of that era, we unravel the mind of this monumental figure. A ribbon weaver's son turned luminary philosopher, his ground-breaking theories have navigated the corridors of modern philosophy. From controversial confrontations at academic halls to his pioneering proposition of the ego’s primacy in reality…
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Dive into history with this episode of Sleep with Philosophy. Journey back to a quiet study in ancient Padua, where a revolutionary thinker, Marsilius of Padua, formulated theories that challenged the prevailing church-dominated rule. Wander through his thought-provoking works, examine their rippling effects, and reflect on their relevance today. E…
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Step back in time with this episode of "Sleep with Philosophy" as we unravel the extraordinary tale of Peter Kropotkin, a Russian prince turned revolutionary thinker. This sleepcast invites you to journey through the stark contrasts of 19th century Russia, a society torn between extreme wealth and desperate poverty. Submerge yourself in the deep in…
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Join us on "Sleep with Philosophy" as we dive into the exceptional mind of Alain Badiou, a man whose ethos brazenly challenges our understanding of reality. In this episode, we'll journey through Badiou's life, synonymous with radical thought and revolutionary ideals. From the shadows of World War Two to the academe of French philosophy, we'll expl…
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In the darkness, journey back to high Middle Ages with "Sleep with Philosophy". In this episode, we traverse the cobblestone streets of Duns, Scotland, nestling into the profound intellect of beloved philosopher, John Duns Scotus. Explore the nuanced boundaries of theology and philosophy that Scotus illuminated, delving into the revolutionary conce…
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Journey with us into the intriguing mind of a philosophical giant whose profound insight reshaped how we view humanity's cultural dynamics. From the bustling halls of Marburg University to the intellectual turmoil of early 20th-century Europe, trace Cassirer's compelling journey and explore the rich tapestry of symbolism at the heart of our existen…
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In tonight's episode of Sleep with Philosophy, we take you on a compelling journey back to Classical Athens to meet one of history's heavyweight thinkers, Plato. During this soothing odyssey, you'll explore Plato's groundbreaking dialogues and the circular ripple of his timeless wisdom, infusing your dreams with a richer understanding of the world.…
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Drift off to sleep with our latest episode of "Sleep with Philosophy". Tonight, we journey through the intellectual universe of John McDowell, one of the most influential living philosophers. Born in 1942 in the tranquility of Boksburg, South Africa, his mind-bending insights have revolutionized epistemology, ethics, and philosophy of mind. As the …
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Delve into the serene corridors of history with 'Sleep with Philosophy', our nocturnal journey escorts us into the intellectual ferment and spiritual inquiry of Augustine, whose legacy continues to resonate. From his worldly ambitions, profound spiritual conversion, to his extensive works, engage in the puzzles of human nature, time, and divine tru…
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In this episode of "Sleep with Philosophy", we embark on a nocturnal journey and unravel the life and philosophy of Albert Schweitzer, an intellectual titan of the 20th century. From the peaceful landscapes of France to the heart of Africa, Schweitzer's profound respect and reverence for life offer an invigorating and thought-provoking nighttime di…
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Sink into the intellectual universe of legendary French philosopher Étienne Balibar in this restful episode of 'Sleep with Philosophy'. We meander through his explorations of politics, identity and citizenship, deeply impacting modern societal constructs. Traverse from Balibar's roots in post-war Burgundy, his formative years under the tutelage of …
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Delve into the enchanting depths of modern philosophy with "Sleep with Philosophy: Peter Sloterdijk". As shadows creep across the sleeping landscape, we voyage through Sloterdijk's profound ideas, challenging our perceptions of existence. From the poignant influences that shaped him to the invigorating dialogues his theories continue to inspire - e…
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Journey through an epoch of radical changes, from the blossoming of Enlightenment to the advent of the French Revolution, guided by Burke's wisdom. Allow the tranquil nocturnal breeze to carry you into a world of intellectual intrigue, exploring the richness of age-old debates, human nature, and societal dynamics. Engross yourself in Burke's timele…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- This latest episode of Sleep with Philosophy is dedicated to the profound yet accessible ideas of Alain de B…
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Season 2 is coming soon! This time we have a compilation of episodes read by our wonderful narrator, Edmund Lewis. Thales of Miletus (b.624 BC) Iris Murdoch (b.1919) Simon Critchley (b.1960) Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Late 18th century Danzig is our opening scene as we reflect on the life and works of renowned philosopher, A…
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Compilation Episode: Narrated by Rocco Ferrario
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Season 2 is coming soon! This time we have a compilation of episodes read by our wonderful narrator, Rocco Ferrario. Socrates (b.469 BC) René Descartes (b.1596) Claude Lévi-Strauss (b.1908) Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm.…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- In this fascinating episode of "Sleep with Philosophy," we delve into the enigmatic mind of Theodor Adorno, …
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Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Mythology. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. The Ramayana (Hindu mythology) | Embark on a mythic odyssey set in the mystical rea…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- In this episode, we venture into the rich intellectual folds of the Italian contemporary think Gianni Vattim…
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Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with History. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) | Listen to the story of life and legacy of one of the mos…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Visit the origins of Western philosophy in our latest episode. Immerse yourself in the cultured city of Elea…
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Bonus Episode: Sleep with Guided Meditations
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Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Guided Meditations. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Floating down a peaceful river | Allow yourself to be swept away to a worl…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Thomas Scanlon is one of our most remarkable contemporary thinkers. Born amidst the chaos of post-war recons…
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Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Classic Films. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Singin' in the Rain (1952) | Step back into the golden age of cinema with this …
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Join us in this episode as we traverse the extraordinary legacy of Daniel Dennett. Born in 1942 in Boston, D…
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Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Classic Books. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov (1840) | The turbulent backdrop of Russ…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- For this episode, we journey through the principles and discourse of renowned contemporary philosopher Jürge…
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Bonus Episode: Sleep with Ambient Sound
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Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Ambient Sound. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Elysian Meadows: Gentle Streams and Birds of Paradise | Dive into the enchantin…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Born in ancient Greece in 384 BC, Aristotle's insatiable curiosity ignited a philosophical revolution that h…
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Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Science. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Polynomials: Operations and Factoring | Our latest episode illuminates the concept of…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Hubert Dreyfus. An intellectual titan renowned for his probing explorations into existentialism and artifici…
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Season 2 is coming soon! Meanwhile, please enjoy an episode from our sister show, Sleep with Psychology. | Can't wait for more episodes? Enjoy a free trial of Whisper Premium and enjoy our full range of exclusive and bonus episodes, all ad-free. Visit www.whisper.fm. Analyzing the Efficacy of Virtual Reality Therapy in Treating PTSD | Imagine stepp…
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This time we set course for Ireland's vibrant landscapes and into the mind of Iris Murdoch. Born in Dublin in 1919, this profound thinker challenged conventional philosophies of the era, infusing them with her unique observations on morality and the human condition. We trace Murdoch's journey from her humble beginnings to her time at Oxford Univers…
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Journey back with us to the vibrant city-states of Greece around 570 BC, under a sky illuminated by stars, where the wisdom of the ancients melds with the echoes of modern thought. Dive into the mystical world of Pythagoras in this captivating episode of "Sleep with Philosophy." Ever wondered how a mathematician born on the island of Samos could in…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Step into the vibrant world of 18th-century Paris with the latest episode of "Sleep with Philosophy," where …
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Discover the intriguing life and thought of Joseph Raz, a beacon of insight in the realms of legal, moral and political philosophy. Born amidst the cultural and ideological diversity of British Mandate Palestine, Raz emerged as a transformative figure with a lasting impact on these academic fields. This episode traces Raz's extraordinary journey, d…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- In our latest installment, we explore the formidable intellect of David Lewis, shining a light on his tremen…
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Discover the extraordinary life and illuminating works of Simon Critchley, an influential figure in contemporary philosophy who underwent a remarkable transformation from factory labourer to revered intellectual, evoking an inspiring manifestation of sheer determination and unyielding grit. We'll explore Critchley's expansive catalogue of philosoph…
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Embark on a mesmerizing journey into the mind of Claude Lévi-Strauss, an intellectual visionary whose groundbreaking insights continue to echo through the disciplines of anthropology, linguistics, philosophy, and beyond. In this episode of "Sleep with Philosophy," we explore the life and legacy of Lévi-Strauss, a figure whose understanding of the f…
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For this episode, we take a look at the profoundly influential ideas of American philosopher and political theorist Michael Sandel. Born in the golden year of 1953, Sandel enriched the realm of philosophy and criticisms of Rawlsian liberalism with his profound contributions spanning ethics, morality, and civic virtue. His ideas resonate robustly wi…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Embark on a journey with "Sleep with Philosophy" as we illuminate the fascinating life and influential thoug…
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Are you intrigued by the intersection of philosophy, mathematics, and the science of the mind? Enter the world of René Descartes in the latest episode of "Sleep with Philosophy," where the turbulent times and groundbreaking ideas of this extraordinary thinker come alive. Picture yourself transported to a quaint French town in 1596, immersed in an e…
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Baruch Spinoza. A philosopher who dared to challenge the societal conventions of his era and etched an indelible mark on the realm of independent thinking. Beginning in 17th century Amsterdam, we find a ;one story full of courage and audacity; a solitary thinker with groundbreaking concepts. From the infamous excommunication that fueled his rebel t…
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Enjoy this brief teaser from our latest podcast episode. To listen the full version ad-free as well as get access to many more episodes and shows, get your free trial of Whisper Premium today: www.whisper.fm --------------------------------- Explore the enigmatic mind of Søren Kierkegaard in this riveting episode of "Sleep with Philosophy." Born in…
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Witness the captivating story of Thales of Miletus, a key figure from antiquity whose ideas continue to shape the narrative of philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy today. Having emerged as a thought leader amidst the intellectually rich backdrop of ancient Greek city Miletus, Thales was not merely a philosopher but also a groundbreaking scientist…
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