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Aug 2019
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Episode #134 ... Consequences of Reason

STEPHEN WEST
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Today we talk about the growing dissatisfaction with Enlightenment Reason during the early 20th century.  Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.  Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis  Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitt ... Show More
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