Today we talk about the philosophical themes that Dostoevsky had in mind when writing Crime and Punishment. We talk about Russian Nihilism and its consequences. Rational Utilitarianism and Egoism. A common misunderstanding of Raskolnikov as an embodiment of Nietzsche's work. Confession. Guilt. Affirming life through consent. And much more. Hope you love it! ... Show More
Feb 2025
Crime and Punishment Part 3 - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Immerse yourself in the powerful storytelling of Fyodor Dostoevsky Audiobooks, a collection of profound works exploring themes of morality, faith, redemption, and human nature.
1h 49m
Feb 2025
Crime and Punishment Part 1 - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Immerse yourself in the powerful storytelling of Fyodor Dostoevsky Audiobooks, a collection of profound works exploring themes of morality, faith, redemption, and human nature.
9h 59m
Jun 2025
116 TEASER | Are We Losing our Morality? Alasdair MacIntyre’s After Virtue and the Nihilism of Modern Society
<p>In this episode, we discuss Alasdair MacIntyre’s landmark book <em>After Virtue</em>. MacIntyre, an ex-Marxist and committed anti-liberal, offers a defense of the Aristotelian tradition and its search for the truly common good against the dominant tendency of liberal societies ... Show More
10m 7s
Jan 2019
Episode 53, Friedrich Nietzsche (Part III - Beyond Good and Evil)
<p>Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900), a man who suffered greatly from bodily ills, considered himself somewhat of a physician. Yet, his remedies were not aimed towards physical conditions of the body, but rather the personal and societal ills of his time. Nietzsche, often poeticall ... Show More
43m 41s
Jan 2019
Episode 53, Friedrich Nietzsche (Part IV - Further Analysis and Discussion)
<p>Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900), a man who suffered greatly from bodily ills, considered himself somewhat of a physician. Yet, his remedies were not aimed towards physical conditions of the body, but rather the personal and societal ills of his time. Nietzsche, often poeticall ... Show More
54m 15s
Oct 2025
121: Pierre Klossowski's Nietzsche and the Vicious Circle, pt 1: The Semiotic of Impulses
Welcome to season 6! Part I of III. In this first episode, we'll lay the groundwork for Klossowski's critical reading of Nietzsche, beginning with the material from the first two chapters. Klossowski applies Nietzsche's own methodology to Nietzsche's works, and reads his philosop ... Show More
1h 32m