Philosophy in a nutshell: The aphorism

We live in a society dominated by the aspiration to greatness, where the ancient ethical ideal of "the good life" is often framed in terms of wealth, fame and power. The notion that we might settle for a "good-enough life" seems oddly countercultural - but this week we're explori ... Show More

When philosophy turns its attention to music, it’s traditionally an exercise in high culture. Questions about the nature and function of music are often explored with reference to an established canon of “serious” music – while pop finds itself relegated to the margins. This week ... Show More

The 18th century British parliamentarian and philosopher Edmund Burke is routinely referred to as "the founder of modern conservatism", and at a glance it's not hard to see why. He believed in the authority of tradition and inherited values, staunchly opposed the French Revolutio ... Show More

Philosophy is a mode of life, an act of living, and a way of being. Modern philosophy has forgotten this tradition, and philosophical discourse has all but overtaken philosophy as a way of life. Philosophy is not just an intellectual discipline, which can get abstract and divorce ... Show More

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the consolation of Philosophy. In the 6th century AD, a successful and intelligent Roman politician called Boethius found himself unjustly accused of treason. Trapped in his prison cell, awaiting a brutal execution, he found solace in philosophical ... Show More

Philosophy can help us live more meaningful live sand build better societies. We just need a framework of philosophy that fits our modern-day problems. 

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Dans cette série on analyse les citations des plus grands philosophes ! #philosophie #baccalauréat 

Cliquez ici pour vous abonner au podcast sur une autre plateforme (spotify, deezer, itunes) Bonjour à vous, j’ai décidé de reprendre ce podcast en commençant par le début. Je vais donc commencer par tenter de répondre à la question : qu’est-ce que la philosophie ? Ou plutôt qu’es ... Show More