This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century philosopher and head of the Japanese Kyoto school, Nishitani Keiji's book, The Self-Overcoming Of Nihilism
Specifically it examines his discussion in chapter 1 "Nihilism As Existence", of what he terms "European nihilism". Although nihilism remains in part a trans-cultural and trans-historical phenomeno ... Show More
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Simone de Beauvoir, Ethics of Ambiguity - The Situation Of Oppression - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century existentialist and feminist philosopher, novelist, essayist, and playwright Simone de Beauvoir's book, The Ethics of Ambiguity It focuses specifically on what she terms the "situation of oppression", which divides the human w ... Show More
14m 49s
Mar 1
Simone de Beauvoir, Ethics of Ambiguity - Constructive Human Activities - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century existentialist and feminist philosopher, novelist, essayist, and playwright Simone de Beauvoir's book, The Ethics of Ambiguity It focuses specifically on her discussion of several main areas of what she calls "constructive hu ... Show More
16m 45s
Feb 27
Simone de Beauvoir, Ethics of Ambiguity - The Aesthetic Attitude - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century existentialist and feminist philosopher, novelist, essayist, and playwright Simone de Beauvoir's book, The Ethics of Ambiguity It focuses specifically on her analysis of what he terms the "aesthetic attitude" early on in part ... Show More
12m 39s
