On this episode of the podcast, we begin our discussion of Gottfried Leibniz. First, we find out what important invention created a riff between Leibniz and Isaac Newton. Next, we learn about Leibniz’s theory of Monads (which are basically the atoms of the spirit world), and how they are programmed to ensure that we are living in the best of all possible wor ... Show More
Sep 13
Episode #236 ... Meditations - Marcus Aurelius
Today we talk about the collection of journals known as Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. We mark the differences between Stoicism, modern Stoic ethics, and the journals of Marcus Aurelius. We talk about the divine logos, indifferents, and how metaphysical assumptions ladder up int ... Show More
36m 57s
Mar 2022
PROTAGORAS - Le relativisme
On entend souvent dire que "tout est relatif", que "la vérité dépend de chacun", ou plus radicalement encore, que "la vérité n'existe pas". Cette idée est au cœur d'une doctrine philosophique nommée le relativisme, et dont Protagoras fut l'un des plus célèbres représentants. Mai ... Show More
47m 25s
Mar 2023
Michel Foucault’s ”The Punitive Society” (Part 1/4)
In this episode, I present the third series of lectures from Michel Foucault's time at the Collège de France titled, "The Punitive Society." This episode covers chapters 1, 2, and 3.
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46m 20s
Jul 2021
[ENTRETIEN] FRÉDÉRIC MATHIEU - Newton et l'alchimie
On se représente couramment Isaac Newton comme l'archétype du scientifique seulement attaché à la raison et à l'expérimentation. Or, en parallèle des sciences, Newton vouait un immense intérêt à la théologie, et, plus curieusement encore, à l'alchimie. L'alchimie, cette disciplin ... Show More
40m 51s