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In these short episodes delve into different philosophical texts and gain a simple understanding of complex topics.
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- Leibniz's Monadology · 16 dk · Sezon 10 Bölüm 7Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's Monadology proposes that the universe consists of simple, indivisible substances called monads, each possessing perception and appetition. These…
- Leibniz's Discourse on Metaphysics · 17 dk · Sezon 10 Bölüm 8Leibniz argues for God's creation as the best possible world, defining God's attributes (omniscience, omnipotence) and explaining the relationship between God, individual…
- Descartes' Discourse on Method · 35 dk · Sezon 10 Bölüm 5The first rationalist we will cover is Rene Descartes. Descartes details his methodical approach to doubting established beliefs, aiming to construct a firm foundation for truth…
- Descartes' Meditations · 14 dk · Sezon 10 Bölüm 6The Meditations introduces Descartes's innovative method of achieving certain knowledge by systematically doubting all previously held beliefs, ultimately establishing the Cogito…
- Berkeley's Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge · 20 dk · Sezon 10 Bölüm 3The second of the "British Empiricists" that will be covered is George Berkeley. George Berkeley's A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge argues against the…
- Locke's Essay Concerning Human Understanding · 20 dk · Sezon 10 Bölüm 4The third of the "British Empiricists" is John Locke, also known for his political philosophy and his Treatises on Government (check out our episode on the second treatise)…
- Hume's Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding · 17 dk · Sezon 10 Bölüm 2Hume's Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is much shorter than the Treatise but is known to be more precise and clear. Hume argues for an empiricist and instrumentalist…
- Hume's Treatise of Human Nature · 25 dk · Sezon 10 Bölüm 1Kick off the new season Rationalism vs. Empiricism with the empiricist David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature explores the nature of human understanding and the passions…
- Plato's Meno · 15 dk · Sezon 9 Bölüm 7Plato's Meno primarily explores the question of whether virtue can be taught. Socrates and Meno engage in a discussion that examines various definitions of virtue, ultimately…
- Plato's Republic · 28 dk · Sezon 9 Bölüm 8Plato's Republic explores the nature of justice. Socrates, through dialogues with various interlocutors, investigates different definitions of justice, ultimately arguing that a…
- Plato's Crito · 14 dk · Sezon 9 Bölüm 5Plato's Crito is a dialogue depicting a conversation between Socrates.and his friend Crito in prison, shortly before Socrates' execution. Critourges Socrates to escape…
- Plato's Apology · 14 dk · Sezon 9 Bölüm 6Plato's Apology is a transcription of Socrates' defense speech at his trial in Athens. Socrates recounts accusations leveled against him, including impiety and corrupting the…
- Plato's Phaedo · 19 dk · Sezon 9 Bölüm 3Plato's Phaedo is a dialogue exploring the immortality of the soul. Socrates, awaiting execution, presents various arguments for the soul's pre-existence and continued existence…
- Plato's Timaeus · 29 dk · Sezon 9 Bölüm 4This text is an excerpt from Plato's Timaeus, a dialogue focusing on cosmology and the creation of the universe. Socrates, Critias, and Timaeus discuss the ideal state, leading…
- Plato's Symposium · 23 dk · Sezon 9 Bölüm 2Plato's Symposium is a dialogue exploring the nature of love through speeches given by various characters at a banquet. The text provides an introduction analyzing the dialogue's…
- Plato's Allegory of the Cave · 12 dk · Sezon 9 Bölüm 1Plato's Allegory of the Cave, uses the metaphor of prisoners chained in a cave, only seeing shadows projected on a wall, to illustrate the difference between perception and…
- Deep Dive Aristotle Metaphysics Book 14 · 14 dk · Sezon 7 Bölüm 14Season Finale!! Aristotle critiques earlier philosophical attempts to explain the fundamental principles of reality using numbers. Aristotle argues against the idea that numbers…
- Deep Dive Aristotle Metaphysics Book 13 · 23 dk · Sezon 7 Bölüm 13Aristotle's Metaphysics Book 13 discusses the philosophical problem of substance. Aristotle tackles the existence of mathematical objects, such as numbers and geometrical…
- Deep Dive Aristotle Metaphysics Book 12 · 28 dk · Sezon 7 Bölüm 12Book 12 of Aristotle's Metaphysics discusses his conception of the unmoved mover, an eternal and immaterial being. The unmoved mover is the ultimate source of all motion and…
- Deep Dive Aristotle Metaphysics Book 5 · 20 dk · Sezon 7 Bölüm 5Aristotle examines multiple meanings of key terms, including "beginning," "cause," "element," and "nature," analyzing their various applications and relationships. He further…
