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Sep 5

UNLOCKED: In Praise of Prose, Poetry, and the Present Moment

Breht discusses the importance of reading, writing, meditating and spending time alone in nature as essential to a well lived life; as well as mental-emotional protection from the techno-oligarchic assault on our minds, attention spans, and ability to think critically. Learn more ... Show More

46m 14s

Sep 1

Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit: Dialectics, Consciousness, and Freedom

Breht sits down with philosopher Colin Bodayle for a wide-ranging exploration of Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit, one of the most influential and notoriously difficult works in modern philosophy. Together they unpack Hegel's account of consciousness, contradiction, freedom, recog ... Show More

3h 12m

Aug 19

Socialism and Man in Cuba: Che Guevara and the Revolution of Consciousness

Breht reads, reflects upon, and elaborates on Che Guevara's famous essay "Socialism and Man in Cuba" wherein Che argues that socialism cannot be reduced to changing property relations or economic structures; it must also produce a new kind of human being, less alienated, less gov ... Show More

2h 44m

Jun 2020

Alan Watts - Philosophy & Society - The Veil of Thoughts - The Modern Day Zen Buddhists & Philosophers Battle

Alan Watts - Far Beyond the West - Modern Philosophy, Eastern Philosophy, Zen, Buddhism, Hindu Philosophy, Tao, Taoism Alan Watts provides insights into how to break through this veil that holds us back & does so in an easy to comprehend, yet profound manner. Watts discusses the ... Show More

52m 57s

Jan 2020

Alan Watts - The Psychedelic Experience

Alan Watts discusses the Psychedelic Experience and The Summer of Love. This is a lecture series on the Zen Buddhist teachings of the Tao, Taoism, Mystical Revelations and Eastern Philosophy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theenthusiasts/support

56m 45s

Jul 2017

Episode 120: Clap Your Hand for Robert Wright

Special guest Robert Wright joins the podcast to discuss his latest book "Why Buddhism is True." What is the Buddhist conception of not-self? When we become aware that the boundaries between us and the world are fluid, what is the "we" that arrives at this insight? Can d ... Show More

1h 47m

Jun 2020

Alan Watts - Philosophy & Society Podcast Series - What Is Reality?

Alan Watts - Far Beyond the West - What Is Reality? Modern Philosophy, Eastern Philosophy, Zen, Buddhism, Hindu Philosophy, Tao, Taoism Alan Watts provides insights into how to break through this veil of reality and what it truly consist of. Sponsored by: Einstein Funds - Easy a ... Show More

52m 49s

Sep 2025

Episode #235 ... The Philosophy of Zen Buddhism - Byung Chul Han

Today we talk about one of Han's earlier books where he offers an alternative to classic western ideas about subjectivity. We talk about Zen as a religion without God. Substance and emptiness. Alternatives to the reified self. Dwelling nowhere. Original friendliness. And death as ... Show More

37m 2s

Sep 2024

Xuanzang & The Journey to the West

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24m 27s

Jun 2024

#372 — Life & Work

Sam Harris speaks with George Saunders about his creative process. They discuss George's involvement with Buddhism, the importance of kindness, psychedelics, writing as a practice, the work of Raymond Carver, the problem of social media, our current political moment, the role ... Show More

41m 32s

Jun 2020

Alan Watts - Philosophy & Society Podcast Series - Mysticism and Morals

Alan Watts - Far Beyond the West - Mysticism and Morals Modern Philosophy, Eastern Philosophy, Zen, Buddhism, Hindu Philosophy, Tao, Taoism Alan Watts provides insights into the various moral trappings in our modern societies and the role of the mystic. Sponsored by: Einstein Fu ... Show More

53m 55s

May 2018

Robert Wright on Why Buddhism is True

<a href="https://utsnyc.edu/faculty/robert-wright/">Robert Wright</a> believes that there are a number of key tenets of Buddhism which are both compatible with present day evolutionary theory, and accurate about our relationship with the world and with our own minds. In this e ... Show More

19m 56s

Nov 2024

Episode #216 ... The Self-Overcoming of Nihilism - Kyoto School pt. 1 - Nishitani

Today we look at the work of Keiji Nishitani. We examine Nihilism in a deeper way than we've ever covered on the podcast before. We talk about The Great Doubt. Zen Buddhism. Sunyata. The self as similar to structural linguistics. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: Lumen: https://www ... Show More

34m 2s