Philosophize This!
Stephen WestBeginner 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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 236 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyEducationSociety & Culture | |||
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Today we talk about the collection of journals known as Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. We mark the differences between Stoicism, modern Stoic ethics, and the journals of Marcus Aurelius. We talk about the divine logos, indifferents, and how metaphys... more
Today we talk about one of Han's earlier books where he offers an alternative to classic western ideas about subjectivity. We talk about Zen as a religion without God. Substance and emptiness. Alternatives to the reified self. Dwelling nowhere. Origi... more
Today we try to produce a philosophical guide for the book The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera. We talk about Parmenides, Nietzsche's eternal recurrence, kitsch as something more than just an aesthetic category, existential codes and h... more
Today we talk about two different theories for why we ritualize self-destructive behavior. We check out a lesser-known work from Dostoevsky called The Gambler. We consider how much we can hold people morally accountable for this kind of stuff. Then w... more
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Used to be one of my favorites, used to be the best then Trump got elected & it gave him TDS just like a lot of great people, now cannot stand to listen to one second of this man.
Apple Podcasts1apgovea
United States23 days ago - I can feel the neurogenesis happening in my brain in real time
Stephen and team, I am a huge fan of this podcast. Philosophy has been an interest of mine for a few years, but it is also daunting because of the abstract concepts it presents. This podcast does a great job of explaining each philosopher’s work and contextualizing it in its place in history and its relevance now. Please keep making this podcast because I am learning a lot!!!
Apple Podcasts5carolinegronowskiiUnited Statesa month ago - The best!
Anyone who doesn’t absolutely love this show is a neo-solipsistic pre-structuralist dummy
Apple Podcasts5Blorp The AlienUnited Statesa month ago - Best Podcast Out There
It’s too obvious and small to call this the best philosophy podcast available. When you get tired of the noise of all the other podcasts, when you chafe at the attention exhaustion produced by following daily and weekly podcasts on news events, you will realize that this is the best podcast out there. While other podcasters have to point out when an occasional episode is evergreen, Stephen West would have to warn us when he produces an episode that isn’t. That’s because Philosophize This! deals ... more
Apple Podcasts5CarlosNYerUnited States2 months ago - Must listen
Stephen’s sense of humor and breadth of knowledge about different philosophies and how they influence one another make this podcast addictive. He unfolds the arguments in such a well-thought and entertaining way. I’ve learned so much and feel like have grown as a person because of Stephen’s work.
Apple Podcasts5HeyokachickUnited States2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #3 | United States/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #58 | United States/Society & Culture |
Spotify | #49 |  United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
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Apple Podcasts | #2 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
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This podcast serves as a beginner-friendly introduction to philosophy, presenting complex thinkers and their ideas in an accessible format. Each episode follows a chronological narrative, breaking down significant philosophical concepts and figures that have shaped contemporary society. The host adeptly contextualizes these ideas, making them relevant to modern listeners, while maintaining a light and engaging tone. Unique for its ability to simplify dense topics without compromising depth, this podcast invites listeners on a journey through the history of philosophy, making it a valuable resource for both novices and those looking to refresh their knowledge.
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Recent guests on Philosophize This! include:
1. Simon Critchley
2. Peter Singer
3. Martha Nussbaum
4. Yanis Varoufakis
5. Michael Sandel
6. Phillip Goff
7. Thomas Nagel
8. Peter Gelderloos
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