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MACHIAVELLI – The Art of Ruling

Saturday, June 21, 2025 • Duration 23:20

📏 Most of us know Machiavelli through the adjective he left behind: Machiavellian. But does his philosophy really promote evil and immorality?

Let’s find out in this episode.

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Pascal - On Diversion

Saturday, June 7, 2025 • Duration 24:58

📏 Modern Western societies are often described as societies of entertainment. The old Roman saying "Bread and circuses" has never felt more relevant.

But is our need for distraction rooted in something deeper—something tied to the very essence of human nature?

Let's find out in this episode.

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ALBERT CAMUS - The Absurd

Saturday, May 24, 2025 • Duration 26:10

Writer and philosopher Albert Camus set out to uncover the true nature of the human condition.

For him, to be human is to stand face-to-face with the absurdity of existence. And in that confrontation, we are left with two choices: to surrender through suicide or to revolt and embrace life.

In this episode, we take a closer look at his perspective.

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SARTRE – We Are Condemned to Be Free

Saturday, May 10, 2025 • Duration 29:16

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📏 Jean-Paul Sartre is the founder of atheist existentialism, a philosophical movement that asserts that human beings are fundamentally free—but also that they fail to take responsibility for this freedom, which places an overwhelming burden on them. Some clarifications in this episode.

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SPINOZA - Is Free Will an Illusion?

Saturday, May 3, 2025 • Duration 19:25

📏 People often think of Spinoza as the philosopher who proved free will is just an illusion. But if you take a closer look at his work, it’s a lot more complicated than that. And that’s exactly what we’re going to explore in this episode.

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SQUID GAME - Consent and Manipulation

Monday, April 28, 2025 • Duration 35:30

📏 Since its release in 2021, Squid Game has become a global phenomenon. But beyond the bloody spectacle of survival, the series grapples with a fundamental concept: consent. What does it really mean to consent? Does free will truly exist? Are we entirely responsible for the choices we make? These are the questions we’ll dive into in this episode.

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DESCARTES - I Think, Therefore I Am

Saturday, March 29, 2025 • Duration 22:37

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📏 A major figure in modern Western philosophy, Descartes is best known for grounding his theory of knowledge in... doubt. It’s through doubt, he tells us, that we arrive at this primary truth: "I think, therefore I am."

Let’s take a closer look at this idea and the method behind it.

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HUME - Nothing but Belief

Saturday, March 15, 2025 • Duration 24:09

📏 Empiricism is the idea that all our knowledge comes from our experience. But what does that really mean? Find out in this episode.

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BENTHAM - What Is Utilitarianism

Saturday, March 1, 2025 • Duration 26:41

📏 Utilitarianism is a philosophical and moral doctrine that calls for acting in ways that maximize overall happiness. But what are the implications of such a philosophy? Let's find out in this episode.

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EPICUREANISM - The Recipe for Happiness

Saturday, February 15, 2025 • Duration 18:48

📏 People often think of Epicureanism as a philosophy centered on enjoyment and earthly pleasures. Yet, they often overlook a crucial aspect of Epicurus' teachings: moderation.

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