Why do some of our identity-defining commitments resist reason and critical reflection, and why do we persist in them even when they threaten our happiness, safety, and comfort?
Paul Katsafanas argues in his book Philosophy of Devotion:The Longing for Invulnerable Ideals (Oxford UP, 2023) that these commitments involve an ethical stance that he calls devotio ... Show More
Apr 2025
Amy Zhang, "Circular Ecologies: Environmentalism and Waste Politics in Urban China" (Stanford UP, 2024)
After four decades of reform and development, China is confronting a domestic waste crisis. As the world's largest waste-generating nation, the World Economic Forum projects that by 2030, the volume of household waste in China will be double that of the United States. Starting in ... Show More
1h 7m
Yesterday
Sarah Hoiland, "Righteous Sisterhood: The Politics and Power of an All-Women's Motorcycle Club" (Temple UP, 2025)
A righteous sister identifies herself as a biker. She might wrench, or maintain, her own bike, and she prefers to ride with other righteous sisters. Righteous Sisterhood: The Politics and Power of an All-Women's Motorcycle Club (Temple UP, 2025) is Dr. Sarah Hoiland’s insightful ... Show More
44m 53s
Nov 19
Christina Jerne, "Opposition by Imitation: The Economics of Italian Anti-Mafia Activism" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)
For more than 150 years, Italy has been home to a resilient and evolving resistance against the pervasive influence of mafias. While these criminal organizations are renowned for their vast international business enterprises, the collective actions taken to oppose them are less k ... Show More
56m 40s
Dec 2024
Protecting What Is Precious To Us #DailyWisdom
Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies.
Conscious Plan ... Show More
1m 49s
Oct 2024
Michael J. Thompson, "Descent of the Dialectic: Phronetic Criticism in an Age of Nihilism" (Routledge, 2024)
In Descent of the Dialectic: Phronetic Criticism in an Age of Nihilism (Routledge, 2024), Michael J. Thompson reconstructs the concept and practice of dialectics as a means of grounding a critical theory of society. At the center of this project is the thesis of phronetic critici ... Show More
58m 50s
Dec 2024
#1279 - Can Yantras Bring Prosperity, Health & Wellbeing
Sadhguru responds to a question about the Linga Bhairavi Avighna Yantra and explains the nature of the Yantras, describing how they tune those who receive them toward success, which would otherwise require enormous effort.
"Yantra Ceremony with Sadhguru" offers a rare opportunity ... Show More
7m 30s
Sep 2024
To love is to become vulnerable – it is the most foolish and the most spectacular thing to do #DailyWisdom
Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies.
Conscious Plan ... Show More
3m 45s
Nov 2024
#1267 - How Sadhguru Overcame a Life-threatening Health Crisis
Sadhguru talks of various spiritual and mystical possibilities that one can unfold within oneself by taking charge of their life energies.
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12m 3s
Mar 2025
#1311 - Sadhguru on What Aghori Sadhana is Like
Sadhguru talks of the ways of aghoris, and explains what their sadhana involves.
Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and lea ... Show More
8m 51s
Nov 2024
#1261 - Live-in Relationships: How Much Does Commitment Matter?
Sadhguru answers a question on whether a live-in relationship is at par with marriage, and looks at how commitment matters in a relationship.
Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, disco ... Show More
8m 49s
Jan 2025
How To Overcome Jealousy #DailyWisdom
Set the context for a joyful, exuberant day with a short, powerful message from Sadhguru. Explore a range of subjects with Sadhguru, discover how every aspect of life can be a stepping stone, and learn to make the most of the potential that a human being embodies.
Conscious Plan ... Show More
1m 51s