24 episodes
Into the Abstract Angelina Tsuboi
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How we can use philosophical ideas to lead meaningful lives Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/intotheabstract/support
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Schopenhauer on the World as Will and Representation: Pessimism and the Solutions to Suffering
Described by many as the philosopher of “pessimism”, Arthur Schopaenuer crafted a dark, yet honest philosophy that has provided many valuable insights into epistemology, aesthetics, morality, ethics, and the philosophy of nature. He was also regarded as one of the first Western philosophers to combine ideas from both Western and Eastern philosophies, by integrating themes from Buddhism and Hinduism into his literature. In this episode, we will focus on Schopenhauer’s idea of the Will and his solutions on how to mitigate the suffering of life.
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Nietzsche on Morality: Religion, Nihilism, and the Übermensch
Throughout his short career, Fredrich Nietzche, a 19th century German philosopher, was able to make profound contributions to modern intellectual ideologies and to Western philosophy. His fame can be attributed to his unique ideas and critiques of European religion and morality. In this episode, we will focus on his evaluation of Christianity, his interpretation of envy and its connection to the herd mentality, and his solutions to nihilism.
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Absurdism and Rebellion - Albert Camus
Albert Camus, a 20th century French philosopher and author, described the entirety of existence as meaningless and absurd. He wrote a variety of works uncovering many philosophical ideas and contributed to the rise of a philosophy called "absurdism". In today's episode, we will discuss Camus's ideas on living within a "absurd" reality and his solutions on how to uncover meaning within a purposeless world in his best-selling novel: The Myth of Sisyphus.
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The Life and Wisdom of Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Seneca was a roman orator, statesman, stoic philosopher, and tragedian born on 4BCE in Spain. He made profound contributions to Stoicism and produced a wide range of writings that are still read by millions of people today. In this episode, we explore many of Seneca's pragmatic and interesting ideas. To learn more about this show, visit:
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How to Stop Anxiety and Start Living
Anxiety is a completely normal part of life, however, we should equip ourselves with the proper emotional tools to manage the emotion when it inevitably does occur in the future. In today’s episode, we will discuss the concepts of Stoicism to help you handle anxiety.
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Three Myths about Stoicism
Although Stoicism is a brilliant philosophy that has guided thousands of leaders and individuals throughout its years, there are some prominent myths and misconceptions about Stoicism in the modern day world. In today’s episode we will debunk the three most common myths regarding the Stoic philosophy.
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