Ever wondered why marriage, one of the most common themes in literature, is largely ignored by philosophers? What about the complexities of present-day marriages, with political differences, and even the dynamics of arranged marriages today?

Devorah Baum is a Professor of English at the University of Southampton, a filmmaker, and the author of several books. Her latest book is called, On Marriage.

Devorah and Greg discuss the insights of philosophers like Kierkegaard and Nietzsche who saw marriage as an obstacle to philosophy. They also examine the post-nuptial life depicted in Beckett's works and the story of Scheherazade in A Thousand and One Nights. Greg asks Devorah about romcoms, the role of parenthood in marriage, and the rise of pornography. This episode promises a wealth of insights into the institution of marriage.

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