Jun 27

Episode #249 ... The Trap of Modern Cynicism - Peter Sloterdijk

Today we talk about the book Critique of Cynical Reason by Peter Sloterdijk. Cynicism as a defense mechanism. Why the cynic isn't crazy. The way it ladders up into institutions and infects things like our language. Diogenes as a counter example of a mode of being that rejects pie ... Show More

34m 23s

May 31

Episode #248 ... What philosophers say about lying.

Today we talk about some of the best arguments for and against lying in the history of philosophy. Hope you love it. :) Sponsor: Nord VPN: https://nordvpn.com/philothis Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.o ... Show More

36m 53s

May 10

Episode #247 ... The Failure of the Modern University - Alasdair MacIntyre

Today we talk about some of Macintyre's later work. How he thinks philosophy isn’t optional. It’s already hiding inside everything we do. How he thinks modern universities create experts who know their field but not what their work fully means. How real education should produce j ... Show More

28m 53s

Oct 2021

Albert Camus‘ ”The Myth of Sisyphus”

*Mental Health Resources* America: https://afsp.org/ Canada: https://cmha.ca/brochure/preventing-suicide/ In this episode, I present Albert Camus' "The Myth of Sisyphus." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilos ... Show More

32m 33s

Jul 2020

July 5, 2020: Albert Camus, Philosopher

Today’s quote is from French novelist, philosopher, and Nobel Laureate Albert Camus, whose words challenge us to be present in every experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3m 9s

Oct 2018

Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, & Existentialism (w/ Existential Comics)

Existential Comics (aka Corey Mohler) joins Brett to discuss the philosophy, politics, and historical context of Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus. Together they investigate the contradictions between Marxism and Existentialism and discuss the public dispute that ended Camus a ... Show More

1h 21m

Sep 2014

#26 - Albert Camus

Connor and Dan discuss the philosophy of Albert Camus.

56m 14s

Aug 2022

WOF 347: Understanding the Present Moment #3 (Jean-Paul Sartre)

Friends, today on the "Word on Fire Show," we continue our series of discussions called "Understanding the Present Moment." Brandon Vogt and I are examining four massively influential figures who together help explain our present moment, how we arrived at wher ... Show More

28m 28s

Nov 2018

Paul Sagar on Scepticism about Philosophy

Throughout its history there have been challenges to the status of philosophy. <a href= "https://prsagar.wordpress.com/">Paul Sagar</a> discusses some of these in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. <span style="font-size: ... Show More

20m 50s

Oct 2020

Greatest Philosophers In History | Albert Camus

Albert Camus was a prolific French-Algerian philosopher and author who contributed to the rise of the philosophy known as Absurdism. He is also considered to be an existentialist.This video explores his main ideas: The Absurd, Revolt and Rebellion, as well as his most notable wor ... Show More

23m 22s

Nov 2025

Ep. 379: Egyptian Philosophy with Chike Jeffers (Part One)

The co-author of the African run of the History of Philosophy Podcast (and new book) joins us to go over philosophical works from 2200-1400 BCE: "The Instruction of Ptahhotep," "The Instruction Addressed to King Merikare," "The Great Hymn to the Aten," "The Dispute Between a Man ... Show More

43m 54s

Apr 2021

Nateland | Ep #41 - Philosophy

This episode, the topic is philosophy. The guys discuss famous philosophers, break down famous philosophical quotes, and determine if Nate could be a modern day philosopher. Co-hosts: Brian Bates ( https://www.instagram.com/brianbatescomic) & Aaron Weber ( https://www.instagram.c ... Show More

1h 39m

Episode #087 ... Sartre and Camus pt. 2