About Reality Podcast

E. S. Dallaire

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About reality? About a monster, then: a hydra, to conquer which we must go straight for the heart. What good has reason in this fight for our lives? What good morality? What beauty? So asks the philosopher, noble creature, absurd creature.

JAN 10

56. To Practice Philosophy, One Must Learn How to Love

To be honest, as I upload this episode I am realizing I may have expressed this sentiment in a previous recording, that the philosopher must first learn how to love if they are to practice philosophy aright. 'Philosophy' as a 'love of wisdom', where emphasis always seems placed on the wisdom, rather than the love; however, to love is to transcend one's self concern for the concern of another, and to learn how to do this is the beginning of wisdom, for why else seek to be wise? Unless one equates wisdom with utlitarian knowledge an individual may possess which they can then use to their advantage, including over others. We don't equate wisdom with such a thing in this podcast series, though. As always, if you are enjoying the episodes, consider (seriously) becoming a supporter on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/esdallaire?view_as=patron

32 min
JAN 6

55. When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Philosopher

If I am going to claim to practice philosophy, and ostensibly occupy the position of philosopher and represent myself as such, I better be able to back that up by what I am saying. That's a pretty simple description of a basic responsibility of the philosopher, but it applies to anyone professing to be any identifiable figure and impactful member within society, that they must speak like that person they present themselves as: doctor, police officer, lawyer, veterinarian, history professor. Speaking with the integrity of one who has dedicated themselves to truly be ___, may just be at the core of any endeavour in this life—one must choose their words with much consideration of their intent, and of course the philosopher is compelled to ask how anyone can be certain of their intention, and their desire to be. Please consider supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/esdallaire?view_as=patron

26 min
05/08/2024

54. The Moral Consequence of Our Being

In this episode, philosophers are those who have become cognizant of the moral weight of their thought, and are concerned by it. In fact, they see thinking as equivalent with the recognition of the moral impact of their being within reality; in other words, they think that to be amoral is to be without thought, while to be immoral is to act against the inevitable conclusions of thought, which are always underscored by the acknowledgement of the moral consequence of our being.

25 min
03/19/2024

53. Nature Is Not A Problem / Psychologists are Civilization's Ministers

Low energy episode. First one recorded in weeks, and I'm uploading it to see how it feels. Another idea for this episode's title could be: 'Moments of Empty Satisfaction'. Peace and love to you

22 min
11/17/2023

52. The Empty Freedom in David Foster Wallace's 'Infinite Jest'

A guest episode with Nikole, wherein we discuss David Foster Wallace's 'Infinite Jest' and the societal problems which the individuals in his novel must grapple and cope with, as they realize in this life they have one of two choices to make: succumb to endless pleasure for lack of any other option, or else delay their gratification for the sake of a lifestyle that is healthier for them mentally and physically.

30 min
11/09/2023

51. Marshall McLuhan's 'The Medium Is The Message'

Picked this book up at a used book store two weeks ago - just getting started on it, and so far it is dynamite! Thank you for tuning in!

38 min
11/07/2023

50. Consciousness Cannot Be Improved Upon

This episode is relaunching the series, so in it I spend time stating what is the purpose and intention of continuing with the 'About Reality' Podcast. I am very excited to resume podcasting about philosophy, and this episode (conveniently a round number, at 50) is the beginning of a much more regular series exploring all manner of philosophical ideas, from the past as well as -- maybe -- from the present, so long as we find philosophers in the present stating new things that turn out to be necessary for the conduct of philosophical living.

23 min
03/15/2023

49. The Discoveries of Philosophers

This episode about how the thoughts we are able to think are limited or bounded by the assumptions we hold about reality, including notions of time, of the freedom of the individual versus determination, etc., and how the discoveries of philosophers are phenomena used to think beyond those limits. The question is whether philosophers have discovered all that there is to uncover about humankind and their presence in the world—and then, if they have, where does that leave us in the present age? Thank you for tuning in! Please subscribe and rate! It's very much appreciated.

33 min

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Creator

E. S. Dallaire
Years Active

2021 - 2025
Episodes

56
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Clean
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About Reality Podcast

About Reality Podcast

Episodes

56. To Practice Philosophy, One Must Learn How to Love

55. When I Grow Up, I Want to Be a Philosopher

54. The Moral Consequence of Our Being

53. Nature Is Not A Problem / Psychologists are Civilization's Ministers

52. The Empty Freedom in David Foster Wallace's 'Infinite Jest'

51. Marshall McLuhan's 'The Medium Is The Message'

50. Consciousness Cannot Be Improved Upon

49. The Discoveries of Philosophers

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