Best Stephen Waldo Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #205 ... Why a meritocracy is corrosive to society. (Michael Sandel) 32:02

3d ago32:02

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Today we talk about the dark side of meritocracy, the effects it has on the way people see each other, the dialectic of pride and humility, education reform, and a rethinking of the way we see government officials. Hope you enjoy it. :) Sponsors: Nord VPN: https://www.NordVPN.com/philothis Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS Thank you …

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Episode #204 ... The importance of philosophy, justice and the common good. (Michael Sandel) 37:53

10d ago37:53

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Today we talk about some of the benefits of being a practitioner of philosophy. Michael Sandel's view of the three main approaches to justice throughout the history of philosophy. The strengths and weaknesses of all three. The consequences of replacing social norms with market norms. And the importance of the common good as a piece of a just societ…

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Episode #203 ... Why the future is being slowly cancelled. - Postmodernism (Mark Fisher, Capitalist Realism) 44:03

17d ago44:03

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Today we continue developing our understanding of the ideas that have led to what Mark Fisher calls Capitalist Realism. We talk about tolerant relativism, postmodern artwork, the slow cancellation of the future, Hauntology and Acid Communism. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: LMNT: https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.c…

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Episode #202 ... Why we can't think beyond capitalism. - Neoliberalism (Mark Fisher, Capitalist Realism) 37:52

1M ago37:52

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Today we begin our discussion on the work of Mark Fisher surrounding his concept of Capitalism Realism. We talk about the origins of Neoliberalism, it's core strategies, some critiques of Neoliberalism, and the hyperfocus on individualism and competition that has come to define a piece of our thinking in the western world. Hope you enjoy it and hav…

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Episode #201 ... Resistance, Love, and the importance of Failure. (Zizek, Byung Chul Han) 39:58

2M ago39:58

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Today we talk about a potential way to find meaning for someone prone to postmodern subjectivity. We talk about surplus enjoyment. Zizek's alcohol use, or lack thereof. Resisting surface level consumption. Love. And failure. Sponsors: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS https://www.AuraFrames.com Use code PT at checkout to save $30! Thank you so mu…

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Episode #200 ... The Postmodern subject and "ideology without ideology" (Zizek, Byung Chul Han, Marx) 38:53

2M ago38:53

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Today we talk about several different common versions of the postmodern subject in contemporary culture. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: Henson Shaving: Go to https://hensonshaving.com and enter PT at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply.) Exclusive N…

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Episode #199 ... A conservative communist's take on global capitalism and desire. (Zizek, Marx, Lacan) 47:46

3M ago47:46

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Today we talk about the distinction between left and right. Lacan's thoughts on desire. How Capitalism captures desire and identity. I would prefer not to. Moderately conservative communism. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: Exclusive NordVPN Deal: https://nordvpn.com/philothis Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Better Help: htt…

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Episode #198 ... The truth is in the process. - Zizek pt. 3 (ideology, dialectics) 41:06

3M ago41:06

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Today we go into a deeper explanation of ideology and dialectics. Liberal democratic capitalism is featured as a special guest. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: Nord VPN: https://www.NordVPN.com/philothis Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS LMNT: https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this withou…

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Episode #197 ... New Atheists and cosmic purpose without God - (Zizek, Goff, Nagel) 41:40

4M ago41:40

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As we regularly do on this program-- we engage in a metamodernist steelmanning of different philosophical positions. Hopefully the process brings people some joy. Today we go from ideology, to New Atheism vs Creationism, to Aristotle, to Thomas Nagel, to Phillip Goff's new book called Why? The Purpose of the Universe. Sponsors: Better Help: https:/…

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Episode #196 ... The improbable Slavoj Zizek - Part 1 38:17

4M ago38:17

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Today we give an introduction to the thinking of Slavoj Zizek-- at least as much as is possible in ~35 mins. The goal is for this to be a primer for the rest of the series. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Sponsors: AG1: https://www.DrinkAg1.com/philo Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS LMNT: http…

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Episode #195 ... Could Anarcho-Capitalism be the solution to our problems? - Anarchism pt. 4 (Rothbard, Friedman, Malice) 34:18

5M ago34:18

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Today we talk more about anarchism. Sponsors: Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS Factor: http://www.FactorMeals.com/pt50 Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philo…

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Episode #194 ... Do we really need the police? - Anarchism pt. 3 - (Gelderloos, Security) 36:06

5M ago36:06

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Today we answer some questions about the potential security risks of an anarchist society. Sponsors: https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS https://www.DrinkAg1.com/philo Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ph…

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Episode #193 ...The chief export of the western world is trash. - Anarchism pt. 2 (Bookchin, Social Ecology) 36:12

6M ago36:12

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Today we talk about some of the work of Murray Bookchin. We talk about anarchism as a historical trend in human thought that keeps recurring. Then we talk about the superficiality of typical approaches to being environmentally conscious. We talk about Futurism and the hope of colonizing other planets. We talk about Artificial Intelligence and why p…

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Episode #192 ... Should we overthrow the government tomorrow? - Anarchism pt. 1 (Chomsky, Malatesta) 33:03

6M ago33:03

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Today we talk about some common misconceptions about Anarchism, the weaknesses of traditional government structures, a possible alternative way of cooperating and whether or not the government is the hierarchy we should be focusing on. Sponsors: NordVPN - https://www.NordVPN.com/PHILOTHIS Rocket Money - https://www.RocketMoney.com/PT GiveWell - htt…

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Episode #191 ... The modern day concentration camp and the failure of human rights. (Giorgio Agamben) 29:29

7M ago29:29

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Today we talk about the philosophy of Giorgio Agamben. Human rights, a political tactic to dehumanize groups that has been growing in popularity, governments declaring states of emergency and how the concept of potential may in fact be a unifying force. https://www.philosophizethis.orgBy Stephen West

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Episode #190 ... Are emotions a waste of time? - Neo-Stoicism (Martha Nussbaum) 31:33

7M ago31:33

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Today we talk about the lessons found in the ancient Greek play titled Hecuba. We talk about the great Stoic ethicists Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. We talk about Martha Nussbaum and her work looking to infuse classical Stoic ideas with all that we've learned in the sciences over thousands of years. We talk about compassion. Shame and guil…

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Episode #189 ... Everything that connects us is slowly disappearing. - Byung Chul Han pt. 2 30:43

9M ago30:43

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Today we talk about the disappearance of rituals, truth, community, communication, public spaces and talk about the importance sometimes of being an idiot. Hope you love it! :) Get more: Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Philosophize This! Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethiscli…

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Episode #188 ... Achievement Society and the rise of narcissism, depression and anxiety - Byung-Chul Han 32:32

10M ago32:32

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Today we talk about positive power, neoliberalism, narcissism as a reaction to modern life, how technology makes isolation easier, and some tactics to find peace in the digital panopticon. Get more: Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Be social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Ins…

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Episode #187 ... How much freedom would you trade for security? (Foucault, Hobbes, Mill, Agamben) 37:14

10M ago37:14

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On today's episode we talk about the upsides of a surveillance state. The ongoing social dilemma of freedom vs security. The value of privacy. States of exception. And Deleuze's Postscript on Societies of Control. Get more: Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Philosophize This! Clips: https:/…

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Episode #186 ... Are we heading for a digital prison? - Panopticon (Foucault, Bentham, Cave) 36:51

11M ago36:51

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Today we talk about Jeremy Bentham's concept of the Panopticon. Michel Foucault's comparison to society in 1975. The historical role of intelligence as a justification for dominance. The anatomy of free will, and how a digital world may systematically limit our free will without us knowing it. Get more: Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Pa…

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Episode #185 ... Should we prepare for an AI revolution? 38:31

11M ago38:31

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Today we talk about the revolutionary potential of generative AI. For better or worse. Support the podcast by checking out our sponsors: Better Help - https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS LMNT - https://www.drinkLMNT.com/PHILO Get more: Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Philosophize This! Cl…

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Episode #184 ... Is Artificial Intelligence really an existential risk? 35:20

11M ago35:20

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Get more: Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Philosophize This! Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips Be social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast Fa…

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Episode #183 ... Is ChatGPT really intelligent? 29:33

12M ago29:33

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Today we discuss ideas from John Searle and Noam Chomsky and consider several questions surrounding machine intelligence. Get more: Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Philosophize This! Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips Be social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwe…

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Episode #182 ... What if free will is an illusion? 28:11

1y ago28:11

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Get more: Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Philosophize This! Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips Be social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast Fa…

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Episode #181 ... What if consciousness is an illusion? 25:26

1y ago25:26

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Get more: Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Philosophize This! Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips Be social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast Fa…

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Episode #180 ... What if everything is consciousness? - Phillip Goff on Panpsychism 35:15

1y ago35:15

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Today we talk about one theory of consciousness known as Panpsychism. www.philosophizethis.org www.patreon.com/philosophizethisBy Stephen West

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Episode #179 ... Why is consciousness something worth talking about? 35:41

1y ago35:41

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Episode #178 ... Susan Sontag - How Much Is Your View Of Everything Affected By Metaphors? 36:50

1+ y ago36:50

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Episode #177 ... Susan Sontag - Do you speak the language of pictures and videos? 33:05

1+ y ago33:05

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Get more: Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Philosophize This! Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips Be social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast Fa…

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Episode #176 ... Susan Sontag - Do you criticize yourself the way you criticize a movie? 33:20

1+ y ago33:20

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Today we talk about the essay titled Against Interpretation by Susan Sontag. :) www.philosophizethis.org www.patreon.com/philosophizethis www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast www.twitter.com/iamstephenwestBy Stephen West

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Episode #175 ... Simone Weil - Vessels of God 28:00

1+ y ago28:00

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Today we continue talking about the work of Simone Weil. www.philosophizethis.org www.patreon.com/philosophizethis www.instagram.com/philosophizethisshow www.twitter.com/iamstephenwestBy Stephen West

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Episode #174 ... Simone Weil - The Mathematician 30:50

1+ y ago30:50

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Today we continue talking about the work of the brilliant Simone Weil. Hope you love it. www.philosophizethis.org www.patreon.com/philosophizethis www.instagram.com/philosophizethisshow www.twitter.com/iamstephenwestBy Stephen West

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Episode #173 ... Simone Weil - The Need for Roots 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

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Today we continue talking about Simone Weil. Hope you love it. www.philosophizethis.org www.patreon.com/philosophizethisBy Stephen West

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3-Word Phrases Every Wife Needs To Hear 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

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Episode notes available at https://husbandhelphaven.com/episode-24/ Do you need help reconnecting with your wife? Maybe you need to know some specific things to say to your wife to navigate the often-challenging conversations that happen during separation? Or maybe you just want some tips to be a better husband overall. In today's episode of the Hu…

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Episode #172 ... Simone Weil - Attention 37:54

1+ y ago37:54

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Today we begin some general discussions in the direction of the thought of Simone Weil and tell some stories from her life.By Stephen West

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5 Reasons You Might Decide To Be Done Waiting For Your Wife 26:07

1+ y ago26:07

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Show notes and video for this episode can be found at https://husbandhelphaven.com/episode-23/ How do you know when it really is time to be done waiting for your wife to come back? This is the other side of the question answered in the previous episode. As a pro-marriage optimist, please know that I'm rarely going to tell you to move on from your m…

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6 Reasons To Keep Waiting For Your Wife To Come Back 24:03

1+ y ago24:03

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Show notes and video available at https://husbandhelphaven.com/episode-22/ Do you ever question if it's worth waiting for your wife to come back? Does it feel like your separation is dragging on indefinitely? We all need to be reminded sometimes why we do the things we do. This episode is for the men who are sick of being in no man's land, and need…

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Episode #171 ... Guy Debord - The Society of the Spectacle 40:32

1+ y ago40:32

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Today we talk about a famous call to action by the philosopher Guy Debord.By Stephen West

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Episode #170 ... Albert Camus - The Fall 38:56

2y ago38:56

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Today we explore some of the themes discussed in The Fall by Albert Camus. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Fac…

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Episode #169 ... Bruno Latour - We Have Never Been Modern 28:40

2y ago28:40

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Today we cover thought provoking pieces of an early work by a great philosopher named Bruno Latour. Hope you love it. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcas…

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Episode #168 ... Introduction to an Ethics of Care 42:11

2y ago42:11

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Today we begin discussing an Ethics of Care. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Facebook: https://www.facebook.co…

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Episode #167 ... Jose Ortega - Revolt of the Masses 26:18

2y ago26:18

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Today we continue talking about the work of Ortega. This time about his book Revolt of the Masses. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitte…

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Episode #166 ... Jose Ortega - Circumstance 29:51

2y ago29:51

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Today we begin talking about the work of Jose Ortega Y Gasset. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Facebook: https…

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Episode #165 ... Ralph Waldo Emerson - Nature and Other Things 27:50

2y ago27:50

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Today we continue our discussion of Emerson. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Facebook: https://www.facebook.co…

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Episode #164 ... Ralph Waldo Emerson - Self Reliance 33:29

2y ago33:29

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Today we talk about Emerson and his essay about self reliance. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Facebook: https…

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Episode #163 ... The Creation of Meaning - Escape From Evil 29:42

2+ y ago29:42

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Today we continue talking about the work of Ernest Becker. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Facebook: https://w…

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Episode #162 ... The Creation of Meaning - The Denial of Death 26:16

2+ y ago26:16

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Today we begin talking about the work of Ernest Becker. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Facebook: https://www.…

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Episode #161 ... Karl Popper - The Open Society and Its Enemies 32:08

2+ y ago32:08

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Today we talk about a famous book from the work of Karl Popper. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Facebook: http…

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Episode #160 ... The Creation of Meaning - Kierkegaard - Silence, Obedience and Joy 36:16

2+ y ago36:16

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Today we discuss the work of Soren Kierkegaard. His famous work The Lily of the Field and The Bird of The Air. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: ht…

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Episode #159 ... The Creation of Meaning - Nietzsche - Amor Fati 29:10

2+ y ago29:10

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Today we continue our discussion on the creation of meaning. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Facebook: https:/…

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