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The Wes Cecil Podcast

Wes Cecil
Calvinism
American History
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My lectures are dedicated to making Philosophy in particular and the world of ideas in general available to everyone. My exploration of topics and thinkers is designed to provide a foundation for listeners to engage in further reading and thought and develop their own conceptions of the topics I introduce. I have PhD in Literature and Philosophy and was a college professor for over 20 years. I am ... more

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The elimination of all measures of worth besides price leaves us lost in a world where, with the removal of price, we have no ability to make judgements whatsoever. This is perhaps the single most debilitating impact of Late Capitalism.

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A response to some comments about Steam and a note on an interesting quote from Andre Gide.

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Spotify represents a case study in how the logic of Late Capitalism ramifies throughout our lives in ways that destroys fundamental aspects of our culture. Our love of music is leveraged to destroy the ecosystem of music creation and enjoyment. The p... more

So much for Free Will. Herein Nietzsche attacks the whole question of Free Will - not taking a side but simply pointing out the meaninglessness of most of the conversations surrounding free will.

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Wes Cecil
Host of The Wes Cecil Podcast and an experienced philosophy lecturer with a PhD. He aims to explore and simplify philosophical concepts for a wider audience, drawing on a wealth of knowledge from his years as an educator.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 83 ratings
  • The best

    Love every single episode, amazing work !

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    REDX1
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Education at its best

    I have learnt more listening to Wes Cecil in old age than I will ever need and enjoyed every moment of it. The best.

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    Petelmrg
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Modern day historical figure

    A hidden treasure, listening to the history in the present

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    4
    Legendxcx
    United States3 months ago
  • It’s so good

    I can’t imagine a better thing to absorb while wandering in the golden hour. Mr. Rodgers for adults—but with teeth. If you ever loved History or Philosophy at one point, but weren’t exactly sure why, tune in.

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    MC Red Sweater
    United States10 months ago
  • Wonderful and Inspiring

    Amazing! I come back to these lectures again and again. His infectiously optimistic, open, reassuring, and invigorating tone inspires you to define your values, find your joy, and begin living the flourishing life truest to you. By freely offering insights from the greatest thinkers, he empowers you to become who you are. It's about having confidence in your actions, realizing your potentialities, and living inspiringly, resiliently, and beautifully invigorated. Pairs nicely with sun streams, na... more

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Many listeners appreciate the accessible approach to complex ideas and find the discussions enriching and thought-provoking.
The enlightening tone of the host fosters a sense of engagement and inspires listeners to reflect on their values and beliefs.
Some emphasize the podcast's educational quality, noting its suitability for both leisure and serious study.

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Plato's Symposium: Q & A #2 - Ep. 12
Q: When Plato has a character say that the gods do not lack anything, is this meant to be taken ironically?
Plato thinks the whole Hellenistic mythopoetic world is nonsense, highlighted by the gap between the perception of gods and their portrayed character in myths, which is a powerful tension he plays with.
Plato's Symposium: Q & A #2 - Ep. 12
Q: Do you think that these ideas of Plato are endemic ideas to humans?
It's always hard to prove influence and unique development, but it's clear that love has been discussed across cultures throughout history, though Plato brought the notion of love leading to truth to the forefront.
Plato's Symposium: Q & A #2 - Ep. 12
Q: Did I hear correctly that the ancient Greeks saw math and love as the same thing?
It's not that they're the same thing, but that math is a path that reveals the true. The intimacy required to understand geometry is part of this realization.
Plato's Symposium: Q & A #1 - Ep. 5
Q: Do we know about Plato's biography specifically in his love life?
Plato seems to have participated in the man-boy love culture of his time and never married or had children.
Plato's Symposium: Q & A #1 - Ep. 5
Q: Do you feel like Plato respects all of the opinions that he includes through the speeches?
Some opinions are presented to be ignored or to facilitate the argument rather than convince, thus not necessarily reflecting respect.

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