Girard on Mimetic Desire
In this episode, we explore René Girard's concept of mimetic desire, which posits that human desires are imitative, influenced by observing and emulating others, leading to rivalry and conflict. This ...
20 Mai 20247min
Hume's Problem of Induction
In this episode, we explore David Hume's Problem of Induction and its implication for scientific inquiry, epistemology and causation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Mai 202410min
Camus on the Absurd
In this episode, we explore Albert Camus, a pivotal figure in 20th-century French philosophy, who introduced the concept of "the absurd," a fundamental conflict inherent in the human condition. His ph...
15 Apr 20245min
Philosophy of Mind
In this episode, we explore the branch of philosophy known as philosophy of mind. We'll discuss famous thinkers on the subject, areas of inquiry as well as important theories. Lastly, we'll talk abo...
28 Mar 20246min
Confucius' Moral Philosophy
In this episode, we look the moral philosophy of one of the most influential thinkers in history, Confucius. We'll discuss his key concepts of Ren, Li and Junzi, his influence on Asian society and c...
28 Mar 202410min
Foucault on Power
In this episode, we explore Michel Foucault's view of power, which diverge significantly from traditional theories that conceptualize power as a commodity or structure possessed by certain entities (e...
19 Mar 202410min
Arendt on Totalitarianism
In this episode, we'll explore Hannah Arendt's theory of totalitarianism. Hannah Arendt, a prominent 20th-century political theorist, explored the nature and origins of totalitarianism extensively. S...
11 Mar 20245min
