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Feb 24
The philosophy of performance | Michelle Terry
How can taking on the role of someone else help us to understand ourselves? Does the hermit know himself better than the socialite? And where is the line between our true, authentic selves and the multitude of characters we all play each and every day? Join actress and Creative D ... Show More
29m 21s
Feb 17
The end of materialism | Àlex Gómez-Marín
Alex Gómez-Marín is a controversial figure in contemporary neuroscience, known for challenging the materialist framework that dominates scientific accounts of consciousness. He argues that Near Death Experiences (NDEs) raise profound questions about the nature of reality and the ... Show More
35m 2s
Feb 10
The relationship between mind and matter | Slavoj Žižek, Alenka Zupančič and Carlo Rovelli
The self and the world We tend to think of ourselves as observers of the world and experience as something different from the material stuff that makes up reality. Yet at the same time as human beings, we are at once part of the universe and part of that reality. And this profoun ... Show More
50m 50s
Feb 2022
Marie Robert, Philosophie is sexy - "Le vent se lève, il faut tenter de vivre"
<p>La philosophie pour vous, c’est sexy ?</p><p><br></p><p>C’est vrai que ce n’est pas le premier terme qui me viendrait à l’esprit si on me parle de philo. Au contraire, ça a une image assez aride, assez poussiéreuse, voire assez chiante. C’est pour ces raisons précisément que M ... Show More
1h 5m
Aug 2020
Philosophize Your Life with Stephen West
Philosophy has the reputation for being dry and technical, but this week Stephen West, the host of Philosophize This! and self-taught philosophy expert joins Adam to explain how discovering philosophy transformed his life, and how it can improve yours.
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1h 10m
Jan 2023
Professor Paul Woodruff on Philosophy, War and Justice
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Mar 2022
Philosophy Is Not A Thought Experiment
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Dec 2023
The Love Expert: We've Built A Loveless Society & It's Making Us Depressed! (here's the fix!) Alain De Botton
If you enjoy hearing about the philosophy of life, I recommend you check out my conversation with Ryan Holiday, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PafvhTSC4yE
Philosophy isn’t just for universities and lecture halls, philosophy can help guide every part of y ... Show More
1h 34m
May 2024
The Science Of Getting Out Of Your Head | Annie Murphy Paul
57m 23s
Apr 2024
Solving The Epidemic of Mental Illness Caused By Social Media | Jonathan Haidt
<p>Jonathan Haidt is the Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He obtained his PhD in social psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and taught at the University of Virginia for sixteen years. His research focuses ... Show More
1h 16m
Mar 2024
Ep. 29 – Philosophy of the Tao
Join us on a journey of contemplation and enlightenment in this captivating introduction to Taoism.Discover the profound wisdom of Taoist philosophy with Alan Watts as he invites us to embrace the course of nature. Through insightful exploration, he delves into the timeless signi ... Show More
46m 27s
Mar 2024
La philosophe qui a révolutionné l’amour : « Voilà ce qui peut changer votre vie » avec Olivia Gazalé
<p>Aujourd’hui je reçois la philosophe Olivia Gazalé.</p><p>A rebours de l’image obscure et peu accessible de la philosophie, Olivia considère que son rôle est de faire gagner du temps et aider les gens qui la lisent tout en étant facilement comprise !</p><p>Ça se ressent forteme ... Show More
1h 43m
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Philosophy as therapy is an ancient idea. Endorsed by Wittgenstein and popularized by self-help books. But isn't philosophy about understanding even if the insights are uncomfortable? Can philosophy be a dynamic force changing how we think and what we can do? Or does it serv ... Show More
<p>Ryan speaks with Paul Woodruff about his book <a href="https://geni.us/KWb7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Ajax Dilemma: Justice, Fairness, and Rewards</em></a>, the ancient purpose of justice, reflections on a lifetime of studying philosophy, what serving ... Show More
<p>Ryan talks about what practicing Stoicism is actually all about.</p><p>🎓 Sign up for Stoicism 101: Ancient Philosophy For Your Actual Life - <a href='https://dailystoic.com/101'>https://dailystoic.com/101</a></p><p>Sign up for the Daily Stoic email:<a href='https://dailystoic ... Show More
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>An acclaimed science writer on how to upgrade your mind by using more than your head.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>When you think about thi ... Show More