236 episodes
The Wisdom Of Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb
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- Society & Culture
In this podcast we explore great works of philosophy and literature and art, and try to pull out of them what’s most interesting and inspiring! Whether they come from the works of Plato, or Dostoevsky or Picasso, here we explore ideas that move mountains and rock the soul! So, come join us, won’t you? Come worship at the alter of ideas, and come celebrate the dancing of thought. Welcome to the Wisdom Of!
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Socrates - The Man of Mystery!
Send us a Text Message.Socrates influenced many of his contemporaries, but the strange thing is they all went on to develop very different outlooks! What does that say about Socrates? I speculate!
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The Ethics of Lawns!
Send us a Text Message.Why do we cultivate lawns? Should we have them? Let's explore!
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Bertrand Russell - Fear of Public Opinion!
Send us a Text Message.The philosopher Bertrand Russell has some interesting things to say about how it is our fear of public opinion affects our happiness! Find out more!
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The disappearance of mystery in a world of technique!
Send us a Text Message.The philosophers William Barrett and Gabriel Marcel argue that the hegemony of technique is closing us off from what is truly most important - the realm of mystery! Find out more!
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The benefits of living a more simple life!
Send us a Text Message.For millennia, voluntarily adopting a more simple life has been a calling by almost all wisdom seekers. For good reason! Find out more!
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Final Regular Podcast Episode - The six thinkers and artists that have inspired me the most!
Send us a Text Message.Though there may be some future episodes from time to time, this is the last regular episode of The Wisdom Of! In this episode, I talk about six of my favourite thinkers and artists of all time!