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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.

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.

 

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#220

Episode #220 ... Dostoevsky - Demons

Today we discuss the philosophical themes of the book Demons by Fyodor Dostoevsky. We talk about western liberalism, the lack of moral leadership, the promises of Nihilism, the Madman and the Saint, and Dostoevsky's complicated relationship to faith. Hope you love it! :) Sponsors: Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) Quince: [https://www.QUINCE.com/pt] (https://www.quince.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

13 Jan 2025

39 MINS

39:43

13 Jan 2025

#219

Episode #219 ... Dostoevsky - Crime and Punishment

Today we talk about the philosophical themes that Dostoevsky had in mind when writing Crime and Punishment. We talk about Russian Nihilism and its consequences. Rational Utilitarianism and Egoism. A common misunderstanding of Raskolnikov as an embodiment of Nietzsche's work. Confession. Guilt. Affirming life through consent. And much more. Hope you love it! :) Sponsors: Nord VPN: [https://nordvpn.com/philothis ] (https://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/) 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

23 Dec 2024

32 MINS

32:19

23 Dec 2024

#218

Episode #218 ... Dostoevsky - Notes From Underground

Today we talk about the philosophical themes of one of Dostoevsky's most famous books: Notes From Underground. We talk about contemplative inertia, the "stone wall" of rationality, utopian socialism, the tension between love and freedom in the modern world, self-loathing as a defense mechanism, and much more. Hope you enjoy it. :) Sponsors: Nord VPN: [https://nordvpn.com/philothis ] (https://nordvpn.com/philothis) Aura Frames: [https://www.AuraFrames.com] (https://www.auraframes.com) use promo code: PT 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

17 Dec 2024

35 MINS

35:42

17 Dec 2024

#217

Episode #217 ... Religion and Nothingness - Kyoto School pt. 2 - Nishitani

Today we talk about expanding our view of what a religious quest includes. The limits of dualistic thinking. Technological enframing and obsession with utility. Self-emptying. Consciousness, Nihility and Sunyata. Sunyata as immanence. Hope you love it! :) Sponsors: Aura Frames: [https://www.AuraFrames.com] (https://www.auraframes.com) use promo code: PT Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) ZocDoc: [https://www.ZocDoc.com/PHILO] (https://www.zocdoc.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

06 Dec 2024

47 MINS

47:08

06 Dec 2024

#216

Episode #216 ... The Self-Overcoming of Nihilism - Kyoto School pt. 1 - Nishitani

Today we look at the work of Keiji Nishitani. We examine Nihilism in a deeper way than we've ever covered on the podcast before. We talk about The Great Doubt. Zen Buddhism. Sunyata. The self as similar to structural linguistics. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: Lumen: [https://www.lumen.me/PT] (https://www.lumen.me/PT) 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 Nov 2024

35 MINS

35:33

18 Nov 2024

#215

Episode #215 ... How Mysticism is missing in our modern lives. (Critchley, Heidegger)

Today we talk about whether it's possible to achieve not just freedom of the will, but freedom from the will. The technological enframing of reality from the perspective of Heidegger. Misconceptions about Mysticism. The ways that modern life prevents us from having more of a connection with Being. Some ways to start practicing mystical types of experiences using the resources that we have available to us. We do all of this via some points made by Simon Critchley in his new book On Mysticism: The Experience of Ecstasy. Sponsors: Lumen: [https://www.lumen.me/PT] (https://www.lumen.me/PT) 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

30 Oct 2024

31 MINS

31:16

30 Oct 2024

#214

Episode #214 ... Framing our Being in a completely different way. (Heidegger)

Today we look at Heidegger's critique of metaphysics and the traditional subject-object framing in philosophy. How multiple framings are necessary for a fuller picture of our being. His challenge to thinkers like Nietzsche and Descartes. Dasein, the limitations of objectivity. Phenomenology as an alternative focusing on the importance of lived experience. And his ideas on temporality and death as a horizon of our being. Hope you love it! :) Sponsors: Nord VPN: [https://nordvpn.com/philothis ] (https://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/) 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

21 Oct 2024

37 MINS

37:54

21 Oct 2024

#213

Episode #213 ... Deleuze Interprets Nietzsche (Difference, Joy, Affirmation)

Today we talk about Deleuze's interpretation of Nietzsche's work. We talk about difference taken to radical new levels. The image of thought from the history of philosophy. Nietzsche framed as the enemy to the dialectic. Active vs Reactive forces. Deleuze's thoughts on art as a vehicle for the creation of the new instead of our typical approach via acquiring more information. Hope you love it! Be well. :) Sponsors: Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) AG1: [https://www.DrinkAg1.com/philo] (https://www.drinkag1.com/philo) Mando: [https://www.ShopMando.com] (https://www.shopmando.com) use promo code: 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

13 Oct 2024

37 MINS

37:03

13 Oct 2024

#212

Episode #212 ... Nietzsche and Critchley on the tragic perspective. (Amor Fati pt. 2)

Today we begin by talking about Nietzsche's concept of life-affirmation. Contrasting it with the renunciative, rational traditions of Western thought. The episode then delves into Greek tragedy through the lens of Simon Critchley's work; making a case for how these ancient plays offer a life-affirming perspective by embracing the ambiguity of human existence. Sponsors: MUD/WTR: [https://www.mudwtr.com/PTS] (https://www.mudwtr.com/PTS) Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) Nord VPN: [https://nordvpn.com/philothis ] (https://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

30 Sep 2024

38 MINS

38:29

30 Sep 2024

#211

Episode #211 ... Nietzsche returns with a hammer!

Today we talk about Nietzsche's views on the decay of western society. We talk about his problems with Socrates. The genealogy of Egalitarianism that has led to our modern societies, and how to contextualize his concept of the Ubermensch within modern culture. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: Lumen: [https://www.lumen.me/PT] (https://www.lumen.me/PT) AG1: [https://www.DrinkAg1.com/philo] (https://www.drinkag1.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

22 Sep 2024

40 MINS

40:32

22 Sep 2024

#210

Episode #210 ... The Pedagogy of the Oppressed (Paulo Freire, Education)

We talk about Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed. His critique of the banking model of education. The importance of critical consciousness. His Existentialist influence. The dialectic between oppression and liberation. The problem-posing model of education. The role of dialogue in learning and the co-creation of knowledge. Marx's influence on Freire. The flexibility of Freire’s pedagogy. And some response to critics of Freire. Sponsors: Nord VPN: [https://nordvpn.com/philothis ] (https://nordvpn.com/philothis) Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) ZocDoc: [https://www.ZocDoc.com/PHILO] (https://www.zocdoc.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

12 Sep 2024

38 MINS

38:42

12 Sep 2024

#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! :) 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

17 Jun 2024

39 MINS

39:46

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. :) 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

03 Jun 2024

35 MINS

35:16

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. 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

36 MINS

36:58

06 May 2024