On this episode of the podcast, we begin learning about Rene Descartes. First, we find out why the entire human race can be compared to the loud, obnoxious guy at a party who thinks he’s smarter than everyone else. Next, we examine Descartes’ rigorous method of doubt and how it involves Morpheus from the Matrix and Sully from Monsters Inc. Finally, we think ... 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
Oct 2020
DESCARTES - Je pense donc je suis
Figure de la philosophie occidentale moderne, Descartes est connu pour avoir fondé sa théorie de la connaissance sur le doute. Car c'est grâce au doute, nous dit-il, que nous accédons à cette vérité première, celle du "je pense donc je suis". Retour sur cette pensée et sur la mét ... Show More
26m 29s