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Philosophize This!

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Stephen West

Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world we live in are broken down and explained.

#209

Episode #209 ... Improving our world through applied ethics. (Peter Singer, Katarzyna de Lazari-Rade...

Today we talk about Peter Singer's response to an anticapitalist critique of his work. Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek's thoughts on the wrong ways to be thinking about ethical terminology. Philosophy in schools. Creative activism. The ongoing impact of the Effective Altruist movement. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: Nord VPN: [https://nordvpn.com/philothis ] (https://nordvpn.com/philothis) Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) Chubbies: [https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/pt] (https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/pt) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

26 Aug 2024

36 MINS

36:03

26 Aug 2024

#208

Episode #208 ... The moral evolution of a philosopher. (Peter Singer)

On this episode, we track the changes in Peter Singer's ethical views throughout his career. We talk about Emotivism. R.M. Hare's Prescriptivism. Nozick's Experience Machine. Some thought experiments from Derek Parfit. Henry Sidgwick and Objectivist Hedonistic Utilitarianism. Hope you enjoy it! Sponsors: ZocDoc: [https://www.ZocDoc.com/PHILO] (https://www.zocdoc.com/PHILO) LMNT: [https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo] (https://www.drinklmnt.com/philo) Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

18 Aug 2024

44 MINS

44:18

18 Aug 2024

#207

Episode #207 ... Fear is toxic to a democracy. (Martha Nussbaum)

Today we talk more about the work of Martha Nussbaum and her book The Monarchy of Fear. We discuss emotions as important appraisals of reality. The comparison of shame and guilt and their social implications. The prevalence of fear and its toxic impact on democracy. The importance of practical hope in fostering democratic participation. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: Rocket Money: [http://www.RocketMoney.com/PT] (http://www.rocketmoney.com/PT) Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) Nord VPN: [https://www.NordVPN.com/philothis] (https://www.nordvpn.com/philothis) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

01 Aug 2024

35 MINS

35:54

01 Aug 2024

#206

Episode #206 ... Capitalism is dead. This is Technofeudalism. (Yanis Varoufakis)

Today we talk about the concept of Technofeudalism as described by Yanis Varoufakis. We talk about the comparisons of our world to the feudal system, the origins in the economic policy of 2008, and a few potential paths forward centered around important questions to be revisiting. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: LMNT: [https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo] (https://www.drinklmnt.com/philo) Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) Rocket Money: [http://www.RocketMoney.com/PT] (http://www.rocketmoney.com/PT) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

21 Jul 2024

37 MINS

37:28

21 Jul 2024

#205

Episode #205 ... Why a meritocracy is corrosive to society. (Michael Sandel)

Today we talk about the dark side of meritocracy, the effects it has on the way people see each other, the dialectic of pride and humility, education reform, and a rethinking of the way we see government officials. Hope you enjoy it. :) Sponsors: Nord VPN: [https://www.NordVPN.com/philothis] (https://www.nordvpn.com/philothis) Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

01 Jul 2024

32 MINS

32:02

01 Jul 2024

#204

Episode #204 ... The importance of philosophy, justice and the common good. (Michael Sandel)

Today we talk about some of the benefits of being a practitioner of philosophy. Michael Sandel's view of the three main approaches to justice throughout the history of philosophy. The strengths and weaknesses of all three. The consequences of replacing social norms with market norms. And the importance of the common good as a piece of a just society that is able to endure. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: Rocket Money: [http://www.RocketMoney.com/PT] (http://www.rocketmoney.com/PT) Nord VPN: [https://www.NordVPN.com/philothis] (https://www.nordvpn.com/philothis) Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

24 Jun 2024

37 MINS

37:53

24 Jun 2024

#203

Episode #203 ... Why the future is being slowly cancelled. - Postmodernism (Mark Fisher, Capitalist ...

Today we continue developing our understanding of the ideas that have led to what Mark Fisher calls Capitalist Realism. We talk about tolerant relativism, postmodern artwork, the slow cancellation of the future, Hauntology and Acid Communism. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: LMNT: [https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo] (https://www.drinklmnt.com/philo) Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) Nord VPN: [https://www.NordVPN.com/philothis] (https://www.nordvpn.com/philothis) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

17 Jun 2024

44 MINS

44:03

17 Jun 2024

#202

Episode #202 ... Why we can't think beyond capitalism. - Neoliberalism (Mark Fisher, Capitalist Real...

Today we begin our discussion on the work of Mark Fisher surrounding his concept of Capitalism Realism. We talk about the origins of Neoliberalism, it's core strategies, some critiques of Neoliberalism, and the hyperfocus on individualism and competition that has come to define a piece of our thinking in the western world. Hope you enjoy it and have a great rest of your week. :) Sponsors: Nord VPN: [https://www.NordVPN.com/philothis] (https://www.nordvpn.com/philothis) Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

03 Jun 2024

37 MINS

37:52

03 Jun 2024

#201

Episode #201 ... Resistance, Love, and the importance of Failure. (Zizek, Byung Chul Han)

Today we talk about a potential way to find meaning for someone prone to postmodern subjectivity. We talk about surplus enjoyment. Zizek's alcohol use, or lack thereof. Resisting surface level consumption. Love. And failure. Sponsors: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) [https://www.AuraFrames.com] (https://www.auraframes.com) Use code PT at checkout to save $30! Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: [ https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

06 May 2024

39 MINS

39:58

06 May 2024

#200

Episode #200 ... The Postmodern subject and "ideology without ideology" (Zizek, Byung Chul Han, Marx...

Today we talk about several different common versions of the postmodern subject in contemporary culture. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: Henson Shaving: Go to [https://hensonshaving.com] (https://hensonshaving.com) and enter PT at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100-blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply.) Exclusive NordVPN Deal: [https://nordvpn.com/philothis ] (https://nordvpn.com/philothis) Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: [ https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

27 Apr 2024

38 MINS

38:53

27 Apr 2024

#199

Episode #199 ... A conservative communist's take on global capitalism and desire. (Zizek, Marx, Laca...

Today we talk about the distinction between left and right. Lacan's thoughts on desire. How Capitalism captures desire and identity. I would prefer not to. Moderately conservative communism. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: Exclusive NordVPN Deal: [https://nordvpn.com/philothis ] (https://nordvpn.com/philothis) Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) Get more: Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Find the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/philosophize-this/id659155419 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Shpxw7dPoxRJCdfFXTWLE RSS: http://www.philosophizethis.libsyn.org/ Be social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow ... Read more

15 Apr 2024

47 MINS

47:46

15 Apr 2024

#198

Episode #198 ... The truth is in the process. - Zizek pt. 3 (ideology, dialectics)

Today we go into a deeper explanation of ideology and dialectics. Liberal democratic capitalism is featured as a special guest. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: Nord VPN: [https://www.NordVPN.com/philothis] (https://www.nordvpn.com/philothis) Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) LMNT: [https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo] (https://www.drinklmnt.com/philo) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

24 Mar 2024

41 MINS

41:06

24 Mar 2024

#197

Episode #197 ... New Atheists and cosmic purpose without God - (Zizek, Goff, Nagel)

As we regularly do on this program-- we engage in a metamodernist steelmanning of different philosophical positions. Hopefully the process brings people some joy. Today we go from ideology, to New Atheism vs Creationism, to Aristotle, to Thomas Nagel, to Phillip Goff's new book called Why? The Purpose of the Universe. Sponsors: Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ [https://nordvpn.com/philothis ] (https://nordvpn.com/philothis) Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

10 Mar 2024

41 MINS

41:40

10 Mar 2024

#196

Episode #196 ... The improbable Slavoj Zizek - Part 1

Today we give an introduction to the thinking of Slavoj Zizek-- at least as much as is possible in ~35 mins. The goal is for this to be a primer for the rest of the series. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Sponsors: AG1: [https://www.DrinkAg1.com/philo] (https://www.drinkag1.com/philo) Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) LMNT: [https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo] (https://www.drinklmnt.com/philo) Website: [ https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

24 Feb 2024

38 MINS

38:17

24 Feb 2024

#195

Episode #195 ... Could Anarcho-Capitalism be the solution to our problems? - Anarchism pt. 4 (Rothba...

Today we talk more about anarchism. Sponsors: Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) Factor: [http://www.FactorMeals.com/pt50] (http://www.factormeals.com/pt50) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

10 Feb 2024

34 MINS

34:18

10 Feb 2024

#194

Episode #194 ... Do we really need the police? - Anarchism pt. 3 - (Gelderloos, Security)

Today we answer some questions about the potential security risks of an anarchist society. Sponsors: [https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo] (https://www.drinklmnt.com/philo) [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) [https://www.DrinkAg1.com/philo] (https://www.drinkag1.com/philo) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

27 Jan 2024

36 MINS

36:06

27 Jan 2024

#193

Episode #193 ...The chief export of the western world is trash. - Anarchism pt. 2 (Bookchin, Social ...

Today we talk about some of the work of Murray Bookchin. We talk about anarchism as a historical trend in human thought that keeps recurring. Then we talk about the superficiality of typical approaches to being environmentally conscious. We talk about Futurism and the hope of colonizing other planets. We talk about Artificial Intelligence and why people sometimes don't feel like celebrating its arrival. Sponsors: Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) NordVPN: [https://www.NordVPN.com/philothis] (https://www.nordvpn.com/philothis) Get more: Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [ ] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips) [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips) Be social: X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [ ] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂 ... Read more

09 Jan 2024

36 MINS

36:12

09 Jan 2024

#192

Episode #192 ... Should we overthrow the government tomorrow? - Anarchism pt. 1 (Chomsky, Malatesta)

Today we talk about some common misconceptions about Anarchism, the weaknesses of traditional government structures, a possible alternative way of cooperating and whether or not the government is the hierarchy we should be focusing on. Sponsors: NordVPN - https://www.NordVPN.com/PHILOTHIS Rocket Money - https://www.RocketMoney.com/PT GiveWell - https://www.GiveWell.org (mention Philosophize This! at checkout) Get more: Website: [ https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [ https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips) Be social: Twitter: [ https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [ https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [ https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [ https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂 ... Read more

28 Dec 2023

33 MINS

33:03

28 Dec 2023

#191

Episode #191 ... The modern day concentration camp and the failure of human rights. (Giorgio Agamben...

Today we talk about the philosophy of Giorgio Agamben. Human rights, a political tactic to dehumanize groups that has been growing in popularity, governments declaring states of emergency and how the concept of potential may in fact be a unifying force. https://www.philosophizethis.org ... Read more

05 Dec 2023

29 MINS

29:29

05 Dec 2023

#190

Episode #190 ... Are emotions a waste of time? - Neo-Stoicism (Martha Nussbaum)

Today we talk about the lessons found in the ancient Greek play titled Hecuba. We talk about the great Stoic ethicists Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. We talk about Martha Nussbaum and her work looking to infuse classical Stoic ideas with all that we've learned in the sciences over thousands of years. We talk about compassion. Shame and guilt. Her capabilities approach. It's a whole lot of fun for the whole family. :) ... Read more

27 Nov 2023

31 MINS

31:33

27 Nov 2023

#189

Episode #189 ... Everything that connects us is slowly disappearing. - Byung Chul Han pt. 2

Today we talk about the disappearance of rituals, truth, community, communication, public spaces and talk about the importance sometimes of being an idiot. Hope you love it! :) Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips) Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂 ... Read more

03 Oct 2023

30 MINS

30:43

03 Oct 2023

#188

Episode #188 ... Achievement Society and the rise of narcissism, depression and anxiety - Byung-Chul...

Today we talk about positive power, neoliberalism, narcissism as a reaction to modern life, how technology makes isolation easier, and some tactics to find peace in the digital panopticon. Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂 ... Read more

07 Sep 2023

32 MINS

32:32

07 Sep 2023

#187

Episode #187 ... How much freedom would you trade for security? (Foucault, Hobbes, Mill, Agamben)

On today's episode we talk about the upsides of a surveillance state. The ongoing social dilemma of freedom vs security. The value of privacy. States of exception. And Deleuze's Postscript on Societies of Control. Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips) Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂 ... Read more

31 Aug 2023

37 MINS

37:14

31 Aug 2023

#186

Episode #186 ... Are we heading for a digital prison? - Panopticon (Foucault, Bentham, Cave)

Today we talk about Jeremy Bentham's concept of the Panopticon. Michel Foucault's comparison to society in 1975. The historical role of intelligence as a justification for dominance. The anatomy of free will, and how a digital world may systematically limit our free will without us knowing it. Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips) Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂 ... Read more

24 Aug 2023

36 MINS

36:51

24 Aug 2023

#185

Episode #185 ... Should we prepare for an AI revolution?

Today we talk about the revolutionary potential of generative AI. For better or worse. Support the podcast by checking out our sponsors: Better Help - [https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) LMNT - [https://www.drinkLMNT.com/PHILO ] (https://www.drinklmnt.com) Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips) Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) ... Read more

10 Aug 2023

38 MINS

38:31

10 Aug 2023

#184

Episode #184 ... Is Artificial Intelligence really an existential risk?

Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips) Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂 ... Read more

02 Aug 2023

35 MINS

35:20

02 Aug 2023

#183

Episode #183 ... Is ChatGPT really intelligent?

Today we discuss ideas from John Searle and Noam Chomsky and consider several questions surrounding machine intelligence. Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips) Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) ... Read more

22 Jul 2023

29 MINS

29:33

22 Jul 2023

#182

Episode #182 ... What if free will is an illusion?

02 Jul 2023

28 MINS

28:11

02 Jul 2023

#181

Episode #181 ... What if consciousness is an illusion?

23 Jun 2023

25 MINS

25:26

23 Jun 2023

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Episode #207 ... Fear is toxic to a democracy. (Martha Nussbaum)

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Episode #206 ... Capitalism is dead. This is Technofeudalism. (Yanis Varoufakis)

#205

Episode #205 ... Why a meritocracy is corrosive to society. (Michael Sandel)

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#201

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#198

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#197

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#195

Episode #195 ... Could Anarcho-Capitalism be the solution to our problems? - Anarchism pt. 4 (Rothba...

#194

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#193

Episode #193 ...The chief export of the western world is trash. - Anarchism pt. 2 (Bookchin, Social ...

#192

Episode #192 ... Should we overthrow the government tomorrow? - Anarchism pt. 1 (Chomsky, Malatesta)

#191

Episode #191 ... The modern day concentration camp and the failure of human rights. (Giorgio Agamben...

#190

Episode #190 ... Are emotions a waste of time? - Neo-Stoicism (Martha Nussbaum)

#189

Episode #189 ... Everything that connects us is slowly disappearing. - Byung Chul Han pt. 2

#188

Episode #188 ... Achievement Society and the rise of narcissism, depression and anxiety - Byung-Chul...

#187

Episode #187 ... How much freedom would you trade for security? (Foucault, Hobbes, Mill, Agamben)

#186

Episode #186 ... Are we heading for a digital prison? - Panopticon (Foucault, Bentham, Cave)

#185

Episode #185 ... Should we prepare for an AI revolution?

#184

Episode #184 ... Is Artificial Intelligence really an existential risk?

#183

Episode #183 ... Is ChatGPT really intelligent?

#182

Episode #182 ... What if free will is an illusion?

#181

Episode #181 ... What if consciousness is an illusion?