"Three Essays by James Freeman Clarke" presents a thoughtful exploration of profound themes that continue to resonate today. Clarke delves into essential questions of faith, morality, and the human experience, offering insights that remain relevant in contemporary discussions about spirituality and ethics. His essays encourage listeners to reflect on their o ... Show More
Jul 31
Journey from This World to the Next - Henry Fielding
"Journey from This World to the Next" by Henry Fielding invites listeners into a unique exploration of the afterlife, beginning with the narrator's death in the very first sentence. Through his travels beyond the grave, Fielding offers a gentle satire of earthly life, prompting r ... Show More
5h 56m
Dec 2024
Episode #218 ... Dostoevsky - Notes From Underground
Today we talk about the philosophical themes of one of Dostoevsky's most famous books: Notes From Underground. We talk about contemplative inertia, the "stone wall" of rationality, utopian socialism, the tension between love and freedom in the modern world, self-loathing as a def ... Show More
33m 37s
Jan 2025
Episode #220 ... Dostoevsky - Demons
Today we discuss the philosophical themes of the book Demons by Fyodor Dostoevsky. We talk about western liberalism, the lack of moral leadership, the promises of Nihilism, the Madman and the Saint, and Dostoevsky's complicated relationship to faith. Hope you love it! :) Sponsors ... Show More
38m 16s