Jul 14

Episode #250 ... You Must Change Your Life. - Peter Sloterdijk

Today we talk about half of the book You Must Change Your Life by Peter Sloterdijk. From criticism towards views of change that he thinks are far too centered on belief and moral strength, to a reworking of how to view human beings at the level of anthropology. We talk about how ... Show More

35m 59s

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

Jun 2020

Casual conversation. Autopilot or protection? - Episode 20

In this episode of Podverse: We start off examining everyday questions and answers with a twist. Then we delve into conditioning and mull over the effect if any it might have on us as a society. You get the question of the week and we set a task for ourselves as usual. Finally I ... Show More

6m 41s

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

Nov 2022

For We Know Not What We Pod

Though we've been busy working through the ongoing reading group with Matthew Flisfeder on Žižek's For They Know Not What They Do: Enjoyment as a Political Factor we managed to get together to do an episode on enjoyment and prohibition as it is developed in FTKNWTD. Peter talks s ... Show More

47m 53s

Jan 2023

The Hayek Puzzle

Long before Margaret Thatcher told her cabinet that The Constitution of Liberty was “what we believe”, neoliberal poster boy Friedrich Hayek had been denounced by his mentor as a socialist. Following his review of a new biography, Jonathan Rée speaks to Tom about Hayek’s celebrit ... Show More

41m 26s

Dec 2023

Slavoj Žižek on Marx, Hegel, Politics, Films, Burgers and Hot Dogs… and a lot more!

Frank Ruda and Agon Hamza sit down with the Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek to discuss his latest books, Marx and Hegel, contemporary political situation, film and novels, as well as many other topics. You can listen to our podcast here: https://anchor.fm/crisisandcritique If ... Show More

1h 47m

Jun 2021

Theodor Adorno & Max Horkheimer's "The Dialectic of Enlightenment" (Part 1/2)

In this episode, I present the first half of Theodor Adorno & Max Horkheimer's "The Dialectic of Enlightenment." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG ... Show More

49m 28s

Mar 2021

Martin Heidegger's "The Question Concerning Technology"

In this episode, I present Martin Heidegger's "The Question Concerning Technology." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy

28m 36s

Sep 2024

Season 3, Episode 11: Dr. Alfred de Zayas, Building a Just World Order

Send us Fan MailJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and Dr. Alfred de Zayas as they discuss de Zayas’s book, Building a Just World Order which delves into the possibility of a democratic and equitable international order, essential for sustainable development and the welfare of future g ... Show More

56m 35s

Jun 2020

Offense is taken not given! - Episode 18

In this episode of Podverse:We examine a statement and discuss where everything belongs. We then look for clarity and resolution as we learn to own what is said and who holds the ownership for hurt or offensive feelings. We go introspective and analyze how or why we feel. Then we ... Show More

7m 57s

Dec 2021

Jordan Peterson | A Discussion on Order and Chaos

<p>Join us as we discuss Jordan Peterson, his influences, his writings, and his effect on society today. </p>

21m 55s

Episode #139 ... Friedrich Von Hayek - T...