This podcast offers close readings of Arendt’s books alongside engaging interviews and thought-provoking conversations in the spirit of Hannah Arendt, who thought loving the world means neither uncritical acceptance nor contemptuous rejection, but the unwavering facing up to and comprehension of that which is.
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From Altruism to Wittgenstein, philosophers, theories and key themes.
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The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.
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Wisdom to replenish and orient in a tender, tumultuous time to be alive. Spiritual inquiry, science, social healing, and poetry. Conversations to live by. With a 20-year archive featuring luminaries like Mary Oliver, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Desmond Tutu, each episode brings a new discovery about the immensity of our lives. Hosted by Krista Tippett, Learn more about the On Being Project’s work in the world at onbeing.org.
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The literary podcast presented by John Mitchinson and Andy Miller. For show notes visit backlisted.fm and get an extra two shows a month by supporting the pod at patreon.com/backlisted
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This is a recast of Philosophy Bites. New items are added every 5 days. Visit the link in an episode to edit the recast settings.
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The core idea of this podcast comes from David Graeber, who wrote that our everyday life is mostly run on anarchism, and at the same time people believe that anarchism doesn’t work. One of these is wrong. I hope to illuminate how our communities already depend on Mutual Aid, in big and small ways. I'll do that by excavating the historical events and cultural trends you already know about, but have never thought about in terms of anarchism. Find me at https://www.everydayanarchism.com
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Dr Andrew McDonald with several years of teaching experience at the University of Dundee takes listeners through a close reading of philosophical texts that allow us to delve into a deeper understanding of them. It is friendly to those new to philosophy and gives easy to understand examples throughout.
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David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website http://www.philosophybites.com
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Quillette's Zoe Booth, sits down with a guest to discuss some of the best Quillette articles from the week + more. Common themes include gender issues, feminism, free speech, evolutionary psychology, philosophy, politics, science and more.
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Existentialist philosophers such as Albert Camus and Hannah Arendt once said the modern world has rendered us naked: we are stripped of traditional beliefs, grasping for truths constantly out of reach, and devastatingly aware of our finitude. Is this true? Where do we go from here? Who are we? Who COULD we be? For Season I of this podcast (all currently posted episodes) I ask historians, psychologists, sociologists, and biologists: what does it mean to be human in the modern world?
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Big ideas, softly spoken. Unwind with the lives and ideas of the world’s great thinkers—told softly, slowly, and with care. Each episode offers a gentle journey through the reflections of a single philosopher: from the quiet ethics of Confucius to the inner doubts of Descartes, the radical hope of Spinoza to the solitude of Simone Weil. Whether you're curious about philosophy or simply seeking calm at day’s end, Sleep with Philosophy offers a peaceful place to listen, wonder, and let go. Sub ...
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The Point is a magazine founded on the suspicion that modern life is worth examining. www.thepointmag.com
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A modern U.S. history podcast about the events that spanned the Baby Boomer generation’s lifespan & that are still relevant to people today, especially to Millennials. Unlike some history podcasts, this podcast follows the national story in a chronological manner, starting in 1946. Most episodes are around a half-hour to 45 minutes in length. Each episode covers one year, possibly going all the way up to the present. You can e-mail the show here, we would love your feedback!: boomertomillenn ...
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ResponsAbility - Dialogues on Practical Knowledge and Bildung in Professional Studies
Michael Noah Weiss & Guro Hansen Helskog
How to turn professional experience into practical knowledge? How to reflect over one’s professional practice in order to improve it? How to further develop a practitioner’s responseAbility when facing challenging situations? Already Aristotle spoke of practical knowledge in terms of prudence or practical wisdom (phronesis), a notion which is also reflected in the term Bildung. In this podcast, the hosts prof. Michael Noah Weiss and prof. Guro Hansen Helskog are examining central aspects of ...
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A Podcast where philosophy and real-world issues collide
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Sarah Wilson chats wild ideas for a fired up life. The multi-New York Times bestselling author, activist, minimalist and former news journalist who founded the global phenomenon ‘I Quit Sugar’ travelled the world for 10 years (living out of one bag) to explore the freshest ways to live fully…and to save this one wild and precious life we have together. She riffs with philosophers, creatives, poets, scientists (and at least one nun!) on the Big Questions that haunt us. What goes through the m ...
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The Listen, Organize, Act podcast focuses on the history and contemporary practice of community organizing and democratic politics. Alongside this specific focus are two others: the first is to explore how organizing connects democracy and religion, particularly at a local level; the second is to explore the visions and practices that shape small 'd,' participatory democratic politics. The name of the podcast reflects these concerns. Through a series of conversations with folk who live and b ...
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What Makes Us Think? Sections 16-17 | The Life of the Mind, Chapter 3
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53:45In this episode, Roger Berkowitz continues with a close reading of Sections 16-17 of Hannah Arendt's unfinished book, The Life of the Mind. Berkowitz explores the key themes of the first part of the book, Thinking, focusing on Chapter 3, titled What Makes Us Think? He discusses the three driving questions of Arendt's work: whether thinking prevents…
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Immerse yourself in the gentle darkness with us on "Sleep with Philosophy" as we shed a soft light on the life and ethos of Hannah Arendt—a beacon at the storm front of modern history. Navigate the turbulent waters of totalitarianism and power dynamics, stirred by Arendt's unique blend of personal history and intellectual mastery. In tonight's epis…
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#14 Helgard Mahrdt | Hannah Arendt and the Double Responsibility of Educators
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22:55Our guest in this episode is Dr. Helgard Mahrdt from the Center for Gender Research at the University of Oslo. She was also Associate Professor at the Department of Literature, Area Studies, and European Languages and Visiting Professor at the University of Ljubljana. Furthermore, she served as a Senior Researcher at the Danish Institute for Advanc…
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154. Hannah Arendt and Civil Disobedience -- John McGowan
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1:14:42John McGowan joins the podcast again to discuss a recent republication of Hannah Arendt's essay "Civil Disobedience, which responds to Plato's Crito, Thoreau's "Resistance to Civil Government," and the leftwing mass movements of the 1960s. John and I discuss Arendt's importance as a theorist of revolution and totalitarianism, as well as the complex…
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Unravel the threads of Mill's transformative ideas as you're gently lulled into a world where the pursuit of happiness takes on a nuanced meaning. As the shadow lengthens and the bustle fades, we reflect on Mill's ground-breaking principle—"Liberty comes first"—which cultivated critical pillars of modern democracies. Venture with us into the corrid…
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Speech acts - utterances that have the power to make things happen in the world - are increasingly being created by AI, especially in certain workplaces where it's not uncommon to receive orders and instructions from an algorithm. The power of a speech act is often understood as emanating from the intention of its author - but if AI lacks the capac…
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Beginning today, and for the next six weeks in the On Being podcast feed and Substack, we’re opening a reflection/course experience curated by Krista and drawing upon her conversations with several visionary humans: adrienne maree brown, Naomi Shihab Nye, Ocean Vuong, Joy Harjo, Joanna Macy, and Ross Gay. Together, they extend rich and actionable i…
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Embark on an enriching journey unveiling the riveting life of Karl Jaspers, an insightful philosopher of the esteemed existentialist era. Traverse his fascinating shift from medicine to philosophy, as global upheaval lent shape to this philosophical vision. Grapple alongside him with profound dilemmas on existential realities, freedom, and moral im…
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#15 Carol Gilligan | Democracy - The Opposite of Patriarchy
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52:46The Time Magazine listed our guest today among America’s 25 most influential people in 1996. And with that, we are truly honored to welcome Professor Carol Gilligan in this episode! Carol is one of the most influential psychologists and ethicists of our time. She is the author of the groundbreaking book In a Different Voice, which not only reshaped…
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Episode 20C - George Ball: 10-Minute Profile
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13:14In this episode, we profile a little-remembered diplomat who served as a major voice of dissent against US involvement in the Vietnam War. George Ball was born into an upper-middle class Midwestern family, and he became a prominent Chicago lawyer. He became a political confidant of Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson during his two runs for the White…
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The Biggest Taboo in Academia: Israel, with Maarten Boudry
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42:45Maarten Boudry is a Belgian philosopher of science and a prominent public intellectual known for his work on pseudoscience, secularism, and ideological bias. He is a research professor at Ghent University and a vocal advocate for free inquiry and Enlightenment values.In this episode, Zoe Booth speaks with Maarten Boudry about the growing discomfort…
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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole aged 13 ¾ by Sue Townsend
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1:15:50The wonderful Nina Stibbe, award-winning novelist and diarist, joins us for a discussion of Sue Townsend's classic comic creation. When it was first published in 1982, the confidential journal of Leicester's foremost teenage poet and intellectual was an overnight success, eventually going on to become the best-selling British novel of the 1980s. Fo…
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In this richly layered episode of 'Sleep with Philosophy', travel back to the Parisian streets of the 20th century, guided by the powerful intellect of Jean-Paul Sartre. Explore his solitary childhood, his influential relationship with Simone de Beauvoir, and his provocative writings that forever altered philosophy. Engage with lively debates surro…
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In tonight's episode of “Sleep with Philosophy,” we take a soothing trip through the prolific mind of contemporary philosopher Elizabeth Anderson. As the stars twinkle gently overhead, we'll dive into her insightful perspectives on societal equality and freedom - thought-provoking kindling for your dreams. Explore Anderson's influential teachings f…
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What Makes Us Think? Sections 14-15 | The Life of the Mind, Chapter 3
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57:36We're on to Chapter III of The Life of the Mind: What Makes Us Think? In this episode, we examine Sections 14 and 15. Roger Berkowitz discusses key themes, such as the relationship between being and appearance, the authenticity and fallacy of the thinking ego, and thinking's quest for meaning. He delves into the importance of metaphors in language …
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The traditional philosophical view of belief is that it's a rational cognitive affair, evidence based and directed toward truth. According to this account, things like delusion and religious belief are "edge cases", exceptions that prove the rule. But this week we're considering not only that belief may be closely tied to emotion, but that it may a…
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Roberta Bondi — What is Prayer and How to Begin
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33:33Buried treasure from the On Being archive! Krista writes of this conversation from the earliest pre-history of On Being: In the years in which I was on a whole new spiritual and intellectual adventure that changed the direction of my life — years which led to the creation of this show — I befriended a delightful, brilliant, straight-talking theolog…
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156. Bauhaus and the Anarchic City -- Robin Schuldenfrei
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1:06:33Robin Schuldenfrei joins me to discuss her new book Objects in Exile, which is about the many afterlives of the Bauhaus school and its practitioners. Robin and I particularly focus on the relationship between Bauhaus and city planning, especially focusing on Chicago and the work of Ludwig Hilberseimer. Key questions include: How can societies ensur…
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Journey deep into the nightscape, mingling with the thoughts of More, a polymath who shaped an epoch. Explore his life through his masterpiece "Utopia", contrasting its idyllic realms with the tumultuous times he lived in, marked by searing moral conflicts. This sleepcast ventures further into lesser known texts, revealing facets of More's intellec…
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In the tranquil confines of the night, join us as we dive deep into the thoughts of the philosophical genius, Charles Margrave Taylor. On this episode of "Sleep with Philosophy", unravel the intriguing life and monumental contributions of Taylor, as we navigate his groundbreaking insights on identity, morality and the complex facets of modernity. I…
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Exploring the New Critical Edition of The Life of the Mind | Bonus Episode
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43:23In this bonus episode of the podcast, we're sharing a discussion between host Roger Berkowitz and one of the General Editors of the Critical Edition of Hannah Arendt's Complete Works, Thomas Wild, and two of the co-editors of the new edition of The Life of the Mind, Thomas Bartscherer and Wout Cornelissen. The conversation explores the significance…
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Yochi Fisher and Loaay Wattad–On Seeing the Trauma of the Other
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1:36:34This episode emerged from a private gathering in The Hague in the fall of 2024 with a small group of people who live in Israel — both Jewish and Palestinian, Jews and Palestinians who continue to share life. We’re pleased to invite you now to overhear this particular conversation, with the permission of all involved. It centered around the matter o…
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"Workism" is defined as the tendency to put work at the centre of one's identity and life meaning - and according to many recent commentators, it's a bad thing. Workism is said to throw life out of balance, and to expose workists to the risk of deep existential trauma if they lose their job. But according to this week's guest, the arguments against…
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Uncover the secrets of a fulfilling life in this episode of "Sleep with Philosophy". Journey to Ancient Greece and dive into the tranquil world of Epicurus, the pioneering philosopher famous for his pursuit of happiness. Unravel the concepts that continue to shape our understanding of a well-lived life, from the importance of human connection to th…
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The Image of Her by Simone de Beauvoir
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1:11:44To discuss The Image of Her (1966) by Simone de Beauvoir we are joined by writer and translator Lauren Elkin, whose previous books include Flâneuse: Women Walk the City, Scaffolding and Art Monsters: Unruly Bodies in Feminist Art. Best known as the author of The Second Sex, Beauvoir was also a prolific novelist. In The Image of Her—newly translated…
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In this episode of "Sleep with Philosophy", we journey through the profound worldview of Bernard Stiegler. Bounding over the landscape of philosophical inquiry and real-life tribulation, we explore the pivotal questions Stiegler's life poses: How does technology reshape our human experience? What is our place within the ceaseless tide of digitisati…
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Set amidst the breezy Aegean seaside city of Miletus in the heart of the Ionian Enlightenment, we explore the seminal thoughts of Anaximenes, a philosopher who dared to base the universe on the element of air. The fascinating journey walks you through the bustling agoras of ancient Miletus, while dissecting Anaximenes’s contributions, criticisms, a…
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Mental Activities in a World of Appearances, Section 13 | The Life of the Mind, Chapter 2
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48:18In this episode, we continue exploring Hannah Arendt's The Life of the Mind, focusing on the nature, meaning, and purpose of thinking. Host Roger Berkowitz emphasizes Arendt's exploration of thinking as an end in itself, comparing it to the breath of life. He discusses the limitations of language and metaphors in capturing the ineffable nature of t…
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Jason Reynolds and Kessley Janvier — On Being Young In America
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1:11:43A heavy complexity is on the shoulders of the young of our species in these years — humans growing up in this time. At the same time, from the digital revolution and AI to the ecology and society, they have wisdom and instincts in their bones that will be essential if we are all to flourish and not merely survive this century. In November 2024, the…
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For decades, primatologists believed that primate societies were structured around aggressive alpha males - until a remarkable push from feminist scientists in the 1960s and 70s changed the narrative. So why does the "dominant alpha male" story persist in human culture?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Journey to the heart of ancient Greece to explore the thoughts of Democritus, who centuries ahead envisioned the atomic theory. As you nestle in your comfort zone, we'll illuminate not just the half-forgotten corners of history, but also draw powerful insights from ancient wisdom. Together we will unravel the interconnected threads of philosophy, m…
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155. Baseball Utopia in Eephus -- Carson Lund
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55:59"What is joy when everything has been monetized and optimized?" For Carson Lund, the answer is rec league baseball, and his new film Eephus is about how a meaningless, anachronistic activity like a local baseball league can actually be the most meaningful and important thing you can do. The film is an ode to baseball, a comedy, and "an argument for…
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Dive deep into this episode of "Sleep with Philosophy" where we explore the extraordinary, thought-provoking, and sometimes controversial theory of economist Friedrich Hayek. Ignite your intellect as we journey, section by section, through Hayek's life experiences amid the World Wars, the birth, and fall of empires—understanding how they shaped his…
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Journey through the corridors of Brentano's mind, exploring his groundbreaking concept of intentionality, his unorthodox path from priesthood to philosophy, and his unexpected influence on thinkers like Freud and Husserl. Discover how his powerful ideas continue to shape our modern consciousness. Rewind time, folding yourself into the hush of 19th …
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Mental Activities in a World of Appearances, Sections 11-12 | The Life of the Mind, Chapter 2
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52:33In this episode, we discuss Sections 11-12 of Chapter 2 of The Life of the Mind, Hannah Arendt's final work. Host Roger Berkowitz emphasizes the notion that thinking involves a radical withdrawal from the world of appearances, and examines metaphors as fundamental to philosophical language. Berkowitz touches on how philosophical thinking, unlike ev…
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The defeat of the Democrats in last November's Presidential election has prompted much soul-searching on the political left. But according to this week's guest, there's still an important point being missed: the fact that while the left pays close attention to historical injustices committed by the West, it's strangely blind to its own history of c…
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David Bornstein — On Our Lives with the News
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54:53A calming and helpful conversation for making sense of the very story of our time, and how that is coming to us and being powerfully shaped through media and journalism. The theory of change of journalism as it came out of the 20th century, David Bornstein says, is that shining a light on what is going wrong — what is dangerous and dysfunctional, c…
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Selected Novels | Jessi Jezewska Stevens on Thomas Mann
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44:28On the third episode of Selected Novels, Jess and Zach talk to the novelist and short story writer (and Point contributor) Jessi Jezewska Stevens about Thomas Mann’s The Magic Mountain. Want more from The Point? Subscribe here at 50% off the normal rate.By The Point Magazine
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Originally released April 15, 2025 [edit recast settings] Does Socrates still have something to teach us? Agnes Callard thinks he has. Here she discusses the great Athenian and his continuing relevance with David Edmonds.
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Embark on a remarkable historical journey in this episode of "Sleep with Philosophy" as we trace the path of Ludwig Wittgenstein — born in 1889 in the heart of the Austro Hungarian Empire, who weaved a unique intellectual patchwork influenced by the two World Wars. From privileged halls to academic chambers, through logic, language, and thought, we…
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Monkey King: Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en
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1:06:43Kaliane Bradley, author of The Ministry of Time, joins John and Andy for a tour of Monkey King: Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en, the sixteenth-century fable widely regarded as one of the most important Chinese novels ever written, newly translated by Julia Lovell. The Monkey King's powers include shape-shifting, immortality and "being incredibly…
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In tonight's episode of 'Sleep with Philosophy', we wade under moonlight into the life of Walter Benjamin, a profound intellectual of the 20th century. Let the hum of the bustling Berlin, his birthplace, whisk you away as we explore the era that shaped his thoughts – from Nietzschean philosophy to Freudian theories and widespread industrialization.…
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Episode 20B - Special: German Elections 2025
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1:02:48This unique, mostly extemporaneous episode is a deep dive into modern European politics. The current United States government has destabilized the political scene by indicating it will reduce military support for NATO, and by having some of its top officials endorse the controversial far-right Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) Party. We profile all…
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From Languishing to Flourishing, Dr. Matthew Iasiello on the Science of Well-Being
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57:41Mental health isn’t just about avoiding illness—it’s about learning how to thrive. In this episode, mental health researcher Dr. Matthew Iasiello explains the “dual-continuum” model: a framework that sees mental illness and well-being as distinct but connected. With insights from his podcast Researching Happy and his work at SAHMRI and Be Well Co, …
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Originally released March 12, 2025 [edit recast settings] Henri Bergson was once one of the most living famous philosophers. Now he is less well known. Emily Herring, his biographer, discusses this and some of his key ideas in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Nigel Warburton is the interviewer.…
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