Today we talk about the work of the philosopher Charles Taylor. First, we trace the historical origins of how he views the modern self. From the Greeks to the Reformation. From Descartes to Rousseau. The modern self to him is something "irreconcilably multileveled". Then we talk about our modern focus on authenticity as a moral ideal and why Taylor thinks ma ... Show More
Jul 2022
Episode 10 - A la recherche de l'enfant nouveau
<p>Philosophy Is Sexy n’est pas qu’un podcast, c’est une parenthèse intime, un pas de côté, pour oser la philosophie, la désacraliser, la remettre au cœur de notre vie et se laisser inspirer. Marie Robert, auteure du best-seller traduit en quinze langues, "Kant tu ne sais plus qu ... Show More
33m 48s
Oct 2023
Episode 03 - L'Intelligence
<p>Philosophy Is Sexy n’est pas qu’un podcast, c’est une parenthèse intime, un pas de côté, pour oser la philosophie, la désacraliser, la remettre au cœur de notre vie et se laisser inspirer. Marie Robert, auteure du best-seller traduit en quinze langues, "Kant tu ne sais plus qu ... Show More
30m 45s
Sep 2025
The struggle for the good life | Massimo Pigliucci on ancient philosophy for the modern era
<p>We all want to live the good life. But how many of us can claim to be truly content? Join philosopher and evolutionary biologist Massimo Pigliucci as he argues that pleasure, character, and a healthy dose of doubt, form the basis of the good life, and that purpose in life is c ... Show More
29m 29s
Jan 2025
Philosophie pratique - Etre sincère
<p>Article de la revue Acropole n°369 de février 2025, par Isabelle Ohmann, philosophe, rédactrice en chef de cette revue, lu par Alice Tertrais. Prix de fils Bertrand Evin. <br/><em><br/>"La politesse est plus généreuse que la franchise, car elle signifie qu'on croit ... Show More
4m 49s
Mar 2025
Expanded Love: The New Paradigm of Dating, Relationships & Life!
<p>The first episode of Season 3 of The New Truth Podcast with Kate! If you are feeling like any facet of your life is out of alignment, this episode is for you! It is an invitation to take full responsibility for your truths, your life, your relationships and also will illuminat ... Show More
34m 48s
Oct 2021
15 - Robert Sapolsky: Why Society Would Be Fairer If We Stopped Believing in Free Will
<p>Eric chats with Robert Sapolsky, Stanford Professor of Biology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery. Robert is a world-renowned academic and author of highly successful books such as A Primate’s Memoir, Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, and Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Wor ... Show More
50m 38s