The Epoch Philosophy Podcast

The Epoch Philosophy Podcast

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The Epoch Philosophy Podcast episodes

  • Episode 1: Martin Heidegger's Impact on Modern Philosophy | Being and Time Explained
    Explore Martin Heidegger's profound influence on modern philosophy in the first part of our three-part series. Discover how 'Being and Time' reshaped our understanding of thought, existence, and the human condition. Renowned for challenging enlightenment era thinkers and transforming philosophical analysis, Heidegger remains a pivotal figure in contemporary thought.
    00:00:00: Introduction
    00:02:45: Dasein
    00:06:30: Interaction/Care
    00:09:41: Human Condition within Time
    00:16:08: Implications
    00:17:43: Message/Credits

    #MartinHeidegger #BeingandTime #philosophy #Dasein #humancondition #existence #ontology #existentialism #modernphilosophy

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    23 min
  • Simone de Beauvoir: The Ethics of Ambiguity and Feminist Existentialism
    Dive deep into Simone de Beauvoir's seminal work, 'The Ethics of Ambiguity,' which laid the foundation for feminist existentialist philosophy. Explore what it means to be human, our anxieties, their sources, and the concept of radical freedom and responsibility.
    0:00: Intro
    1:05: Building on Existentialism
    5:24: Men Who Are Not Free
    8:24: de Beauvoir's Prescription

    #SimonedeBeauvoir #TheEthicsofAmbiguity #feministexistentialism #philosophy #humananxieties #radicalfreedom #responsibility

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    14 min
  • Herbert Marcuse and the Great Refusal: Key Insights from The Frankfurt School
    Explore how Herbert Marcuse and The Frankfurt School of Critical Theory significantly influenced 20th-century thought. This episode delves into Marcuse's analysis of new forms of repression post-industrial revolution, his understanding of 1960s student protests, and the concept of The Great Refusal—focusing on human subjectivity, power, control, and consumption. We discuss major points of The Great Refusal and its under-examined relevance today.
    0:00: Intro
    1:34: New Forms of Repression and Consumption
    5:43: Rick Roderick on Internal Contradictions Within Rationalism
    7:04: Modern Examples
    11:09: The New Sensibility and Potential for Change

    #HerbertMarcuse #TheGreatRefusal #FrankfurtSchool #CriticalTheory #20th-centuryphilosophy #studentprotests #repression #industrialrevolution #humansubjectivity #power #control #consumption

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    17 min
  • Søren Kierkegaard: Fear and Trembling, Dealing with the Infinite
    Explore the depths of Søren Kierkegaard's philosophy on angst, our boundless choices, and the path to becoming moral, free individuals. Dive into how existential anxiety shapes our lives and personal freedom.


    #SørenKierkegaard #FearandTrembling #ExistentialAnxiety #Philosophy #Freedom #Morality #Existentialism #Individuality

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    11 min
  • Slavery in the United States: Contexts and Modern Echoes
    Explore the deep and often overlooked contexts of slavery in the United States, from historic convict leasing to modern private prisons. We also delve into the impact of crime bills, mass incarceration, consumerism, and how historical narratives are shaped.
    0:00: Intro
    2:48: Convict Leasing
    5:30: Private Prisons
    7:34: Crime Bills, Mass Incarceration and Justification
    11:02: Consumerism, Abstract 'Soft' Slavery, and Historical Revisionism
    16:42: Ending Conclusions

    #SlaveryintheUnitedStates #ConvictLeasing #PrivatePrisons #MassIncarceration #CrimeBills #Consumerism #SoftSlavery #HistoricalRevisionism #AmericanHistory #SocialJustice

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    22 min
  • Why Do Some People Hate Elon Musk?
    In this episode, we explore the controversial reasons behind why some people have a strong dislike for tech billionaire Elon Musk. We delve into topics such as Bolivia's lithium resources, campaign finance, and unionization efforts at Tesla. Tune in to understand the complex factors fueling this divisive perspective.
    00:00: Intro
    03:25: Bolivia & Lithium
    08:22: Campaign Finance
    10:06: Unionization

    #ElonMusk #BoliviaLithium #CampaignFinance #Unionization #Tesla #Controversy #TechBillionaire #CorporateInfluence

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    18 min
  • Liberal Socialism in the 21st Century ft. Matt McManus

    Here I am joined once again by PillPod member, author, and professor Matt McManus to talk about liberal socialism, early Marxism, humanism, political strategy, etc.

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Alt-Right Pipeline and Online Research ft. Caleb Cain

    Here I am joined with Caleb Cain to discuss his experience with online right-wing political radicalization, his research and his appearances on major news platforms.

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    1 hr 51 min

About The Epoch Philosophy Podcast

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A podcast and YouTube channel attempting to make philosophy, critical theory, art, and technology a little easier to understand.