Explore every episode of the podcast Philosophy Made Simple
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| MACHIAVELLI – The Art of Ruling | 21 juin 2025 | 00:23:20 | |
📏 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pascal - On Diversion | 07 juin 2025 | 00:24:58 | |
📏 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| ALBERT CAMUS - The Absurd | 24 mai 2025 | 00:26:10 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| SARTRE – We Are Condemned to Be Free | 10 mai 2025 | 00:29:16 | |
HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW? ▶️ ON BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thepreceptor ▶️ ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/thepreceptor ---------------------------------- 📏 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| SPINOZA - Is Free Will an Illusion? | 03 mai 2025 | 00:19:25 | |
📏 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| SQUID GAME - Consent and Manipulation | 28 avr. 2025 | 00:35:30 | |
📏 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| DESCARTES - I Think, Therefore I Am | 29 mars 2025 | 00:22:37 | |
HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW? ▶️ ON BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thepreceptor ▶️ ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/thepreceptor ---------------------------------- 📏 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| HUME - Nothing but Belief | 15 mars 2025 | 00:24:09 | |
📏 Empiricism is the idea that all our knowledge comes from our experience. But what does that really mean? Find out in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BENTHAM - What Is Utilitarianism | 01 mars 2025 | 00:26:41 | |
📏 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| EPICUREANISM - The Recipe for Happiness | 15 févr. 2025 | 00:18:48 | |
📏 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PLATO - Truth Is Not of This World | 01 févr. 2025 | 00:19:46 | |
📏 Plato’s philosophy is built on the distinction between the sensory world and the intelligible world. For him, truth doesn’t belong to the sensory world—the world of appearances, movement, and instability. But does that mean truth is beyond our reach? Find out in this episode. HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW? ▶️ ON BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thepreceptor ▶️ ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/thepreceptor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| NIETZSCHE - The Exaltation of Life | 18 janv. 2025 | 00:23:30 | |
📏 Nietzsche is undoubtedly one of the most unconventional philosophers in the way he approaches life and thought. For him, the worth of an action or an idea depends directly on the vitality that drives it. Let’s take a closer look at this unique thinker and his philosophy of power. HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW? ▶️ ON BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thepreceptor ▶️ ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/thepreceptor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| SCHOPENHAUER - Metaphysics, Love, and Sex | 10 janv. 2025 | 00:26:55 | |
📏 Despised by his contemporaries, Arthur Schopenhauer offered us a vision of human nature both profound and haunting. To him, humanity is nothing more than an instrument of the world’s will, endlessly striving to perpetuate itself through time. Pessimistic, you say? Let’s delve into that… HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW? ▶️ ON BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thepreceptor ▶️ ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/thepreceptor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| STOICISM - Conquering Our Emotions | 21 déc. 2024 | 00:24:02 | |
📏 Stoicism is a philosophical school of thought from Ancient Greece that advocates detachment from our passions. For the Stoics, understanding the order of the world enables us to free ourselves from the grip of our emotions and attain inner peace. HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW? ▶️ ON BUY ME A COFFEE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thepreceptor ▶️ ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/thepreceptor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||