Episode #173 ... Simone Weil - The Need ...

Today we talk about half of the book You Must Change Your Life by Peter Sloterdijk. From criticism towards views of change that he thinks are far too centered on belief and moral strength, to a reworking of how to view human beings at the level of anthropology. We talk about how ... Show More

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

<p>Corey Mohler, aka Existential Comics, joins Breht to discuss the amazing and fascinating life of Simone Weil.<br /> <br /> Check out Existential Comics here: <a href= "http://existentialcomics.com/">http://existentialcomics.com/</a></p> <p>Follow Corey on Twitter <a href= "htt ... 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 

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