Episode #172 ... Simone Weil - Attention

Today we talk about the book Critique of Cynical Reason by Peter Sloterdijk. Cynicism as a defense mechanism. Why the cynic isn't crazy. The way it ladders up into institutions and infects things like our language. Diogenes as a counter example of a mode of being that rejects pie ... Show More

Today we talk about some of the best arguments for and against lying in the history of philosophy. Hope you love it. :) Sponsor: Nord VPN: https://nordvpn.com/philothis Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.o ... Show More

Today we talk about some of Macintyre's later work. How he thinks philosophy isn’t optional. It’s already hiding inside everything we do. How he thinks modern universities create experts who know their field but not what their work fully means. How real education should produce j ... Show More

In her quote today, acclaimed writer and philosopher Simone de Beauvoir gives us a framework for understanding how women are “othered” in society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Today we talk about the topics mentioned in the title, and go off on a brief Neera Tangent. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

We talked to Danielle Cohn about her entire life basically. Enjoy episode 99.5 of TT. 100th episode on Tuesday!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

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