Philosophy Made Simple

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  • HUME - Nothing but Belief
    📏 Empiricism is the idea that all our knowledge comes from our experience. But what does that really mean? Find out in this episode.

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    25 min
  • BENTHAM - What Is Utilitarianism
    📏 Utilitarianism is a philosophical and moral doctrine that calls for acting in ways that maximize overall happiness. But what are the implications of such a philosophy? Let's find out in this episode.

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    27 min
  • EPICUREANISM - The Recipe for Happiness
    📏 People often think of Epicureanism as a philosophy centered on enjoyment and earthly pleasures. Yet, they often overlook a crucial aspect of Epicurus' teachings: moderation.

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    19 min
  • PLATO - Truth Is Not of This World

    📏 Plato’s philosophy is built on the distinction between the sensory world and the intelligible world. For him, truth doesn’t belong to the sensory world—the world of appearances, movement, and instability. But does that mean truth is beyond our reach? Find out in this episode.


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    20 min
  • NIETZSCHE - The Exaltation of Life

    📏 Nietzsche is undoubtedly one of the most unconventional philosophers in the way he approaches life and thought. For him, the worth of an action or an idea depends directly on the vitality that drives it. Let’s take a closer look at this unique thinker and his philosophy of power.


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    24 min
  • SCHOPENHAUER - Metaphysics, Love, and Sex

    📏 Despised by his contemporaries, Arthur Schopenhauer offered us a vision of human nature both profound and haunting. To him, humanity is nothing more than an instrument of the world’s will, endlessly striving to perpetuate itself through time. Pessimistic, you say? Let’s delve into that…


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    27 min
  • STOICISM - Conquering Our Emotions

    📏 Stoicism is a philosophical school of thought from Ancient Greece that advocates detachment from our passions. For the Stoics, understanding the order of the world enables us to free ourselves from the grip of our emotions and attain inner peace.


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    25 min

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