Random Philosophy Podcasts

The Dhammapada is is a Buddhist scripture, containing 423 verses in 26 categories. According to tradition, these are verses spoken by the Buddha on various occasions, most of which deal with ethics. It is is considered one of the most important pieces of Theravada literature. Despite this, the Dhammapada is read by many Mahayana Buddhists and remains a very popular text across all schools of Buddhism. – Excerpted from Wikipedia

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The Pre-Socratic Greek philosophers, that is, the philosopher-scientists who lived before or contemporaneously to Socrates, were the first men in the Western world to establish a line of inquiry regarding the natural phenomena that rejected the traditional religious explanations and searched for rational explanations. Even though they do not form a school of thought, they can be considered the fathers of philosophy and many other sciences as we have them now. None of their works is extant, so, in this collection, we present the textual fragments, when existing, of ten Pre-Socratic philosopher-scientists, and quotations and testimonials about them left by later authors. Texts collected by Leni. More great books at LoyalBooks.com

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Join the hosts of New Humanists and founders of the Ancient Language Institute, Jonathan Roberts and Ryan Hammill, on their quest to discover what a renewed humanism looks like for the modern world. The Ancient Language Institute is an online language school and think tank, dedicated to changing the way ancient languages are taught.

Categories: Education, Society & Culture

Tags: Ancient Greek, ancient languages, biblical hebrew, classics, Education, humanism, Humanities, Language Learning, latin, liberal arts, Philosophy

A novel that disturbs you 160 years after it first appeared in print, The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, has so much relevance and resonance even today. Dorian Gray is a strikingly handsome young man whose beauty attracts a debauched aristocrat Sir Henry Wotton. Dorian’s picture has been painted by a talented artist Basil Hallward and Sir Henry becomes desperate to meet Dorian, though Basil himself is against it. Sir Henry persuades Dorian to pose for a picture painted by Basil and during the painting sessions, Henry “educates” the young and impressionable Dorian about life. Sir Henry’s vicious nature, his obsession with youth and his cynical, materialistic outlook on everything begin to slowly affect Dorian. Dorian descends into a horrifying world, where he commits all manner of abhorrent deeds with all round him feeling the effects. Lives are destroyed, crimes are committed but Dorian’s self-indulgent and depraved life continues. The story takes a bizarre and terrifying twist from here onwards as the picture begins to develop a life of its own. The Picture of Dorian Gray was first published as a serial in Lippincott’s Magazine in 1890 with much apprehension by the editors who feared that it was too corrupt and depraved for readers. Wilde’s own scandalous private life was already creating an uproar in society. Finally the novel was published in the magazine but with large-scale censorship without Wilde’s permission. As predicted, it caused widespread outrage and condemnation. However, Wilde remained unfazed and proceeded to publish it in book form with a wonderful preface which he called an Apologia, in which he talks about art, philosophy and creativity. Controversy apart, the story is gripping in its Gothic atmosphere, making it a literary masterpiece, with Wilde’s brilliant touches of characterization, emotional sensitivity and understanding of human nature. Today’s modern emphasis on youthfulness, fighting age and obsession with external appearance finds echoes in this richly evocative novel. It has been extensively adapted for film, stage and television, with references to Dorian Gray appearing in a wide variety of works of art. Radio adaptations, plays and musicals have been continuously appearing right down to the present day. The Picture of Dorian Gray has fascinated readers the world over, with its eternal themes of art, youth, beauty, morality and immortality. Dorian Gray remains the symbol of what all mankind seeks even today – the Fountain of Youth – even though it comes with a price tag. More great books at LoyalBooks.com

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A discussion of free will belief relevant to science, religion, biology, psychology, and philosophy. Guests and cohosts are welcome to join us. If you like talking about the difficult topics such as no the injustice of god sending people to heaven or hell in the absence of free choice, or other great talks about morality and social issues. This is the podcast you want to listen to and speak with us on!

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Tags: acausality, brain, Causality, choice, consciousness, Determinism, free, Freedom, indeterminism, mind, morality, neuroscience, Philosophy, physics, predeterminism, religion, science, unconscious, volition, will

Combining elements of Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism with concepts dealing with self discipline, motivation and the power of positive thinking, James Allen’s 1910 inspirational book Above Life’s Turmoil is a pioneering work in self-help literature. One of the factors that makes the book appealing is that it doesn’t purport to be a magic formula that will help you to get whatever you want. Instead, it aims to give the reader self knowledge and self conquest which will ultimately lead to inner peace in a turbulent world. This is something that every modern day reader will certainly appreciate, since a lot of books promise to show you how to create wealth, achieve success, find your dream partner and so on, without tackling the core issue of attaining inner calmness. Above Life’s Turmoil is divided into a compilation of very brief twenty-one chapters, including a foreword by the author. Some of the topics covered include True Happiness, The Overcoming of Self, The Uses of Temptation, Sowing and Reaping, Your Mental Attitude, Universal Brotherhood and others. Allen uses concepts like affirmation and examines different perspectives to explain his ideas. However, readers looking for a typical “How To” book will not find that here. Above Life’s Turmoil adopts more of a meditative, philosophical tone that readers can reflect on and study at leisure for the best results. James Allen was born in a working class family in England in the early 20th century. His mother was illiterate and his father was a factory worker. Following the tragic and mysterious death of his father, Allen left school and went to work as a stationer and private secretary in several manufacturing firms. Later he found employment as a journalist and soon began to develop an interest in spiritual matters. His first book, From Poverty to Power was published in 1901 and he set up a magazine dealing with spiritual themes in the same year. A year later, he published As Man Thinketh, his most famous book, which deals with the concept of retribution or karma and the natural laws of action and reaction in the spiritual world. James Allen went on to write nearly 20 books on similar themes and his wife continued to publish several of his manuscripts posthumously after his death at the young age of 48. One of the factors that makes Above Life’s Turmoil and others by Allen appealing is that the message he wants to convey is very simple and sincere. An interesting and rewarding read for seekers of spiritual solace though it may not offer any practical solutions. More great books at LoyalBooks.com

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Having good conversations with interesting people.

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Tags: artsandletters, Books, Catholicism, conversation, God, morality, Philosophy, Politics

In this podcast we explore great works of philosophy and literature and art, and try to pull out of them what’s most interesting and inspiring! Whether they come from the works of Plato, or Dostoevsky or Picasso, here we explore ideas that move mountains and rock the soul! So, come join us, won’t you? Come worship at the alter of ideas, and come celebrate the dancing of thought. Welcome to the Wisdom Of!

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Tags: authenticity, book reviews, camus, existentialism, happiness, Heidegger, literary criticism, Literature, love, nietzsche, Philosophy, philosophy podcast, Plato, religion, Socrates, The Wisdom of Podcast, tragedy

Musing On Society, Technology, and Cybersecurity | Hosted by Marco Ciappelli Let’s face it: the future is now. We live in a hybrid analog-digital society, and it’s time to stop ignoring the profound impact technology has on our lives. The line between the physical and virtual worlds? It’s no longer real — just a figment of our imagination. We’re constantly juggling convenience, privacy, freedom, security, and even the future of humanity in a precarious balancing act. There’s no better place than here, and no better time than now, to reflect on our relationship with technology — and redefine what society means in this new age.

Categories: Science, Society & Culture, Technology

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The world’s leading professors explain the latest thinking in the humanities and social sciences in just 10 minutes.

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Tags: academics, economics, History, history of art, Humanities, law, Philosophy, Politics, professors, Psychology, Social Sciences, sociology

Acclaimed filmmaker Mary Sweeney and neuroscientist Jonas Kaplan explore the creative place where art and science meet. FLOAT is a series of conversations with filmmakers, fine artists, musicians, technologists, and neuroscientists, investigating their common inspirations, motivations, and processes. Hosted by two USC professors, FLOAT takes you on a journey to the nexus of art and science.

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Tags: art, film, neuroscience, Philosophy, science

The Most Erogenous Zone is the Mind… Enjoy the mind fuckery with Patrick and Suzii Just. Press. Foreplay. Podcast Merch created and designed by us.

Categories: Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture

Tags: Awakening, controversy, deep conversations, Desire, dirty mind, Divine feminine, divine masculine, embrace your sexy, empowerment, erotic, Erotica, foreplay, healing through feeling, Honesty, just press foreplay, kink, kinkii bunny, Kinky, knowledge is power, kundalini, Lets Talk, naughty, passion, perspective, Philosophy, Pillow Talk, pleasure, Podcast, safe space, self-love, Sensual, sexuality, third eye, transparent conversations

Your weekly podcast for a world in flux. Globalization and climate change. The rise of social media and the decline and fall of Blockbuster Video. AI and VR. Donald Trump and Flat Earthers. The world is changing so fast that we can’t get a grip on how we got here, let alone where we’re headed. Join Ben Charland as he peels back the headlines to ask, what are the events, characters, forces and ideas that shape the human story today? Have things always been this nuts, or are they getting crazier by the day? Who were those barbarians that took down the Blockbuster Empire? Just what on Earth is going on?

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Civil Disobedience (Resistance to Civil Government) is an essay by American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau that was first published in 1849. In it, Thoreau argues that individuals should not permit governments to overrule or atrophy their consciences, and that they have a duty to avoid allowing such acquiescence to enable the government to make them the agents of injustice. Thoreau was motivated in part by his disgust with slavery and the Mexican–American War. More great books at LoyalBooks.com

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Dharmabytes features bite-sized dharma, three times a week, from the Free Buddhist Audio archives. Themed in conjunction with our weekly full length talk podcast, these are inspiring short extracts from over 5,000 talks on Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness! Tune in, be inspired!

Categories: Religion & Spirituality

Tags: buddha, buddhism, buddhist, Compassion, dharma, meditate, meditation, mindfulness, Philosophy, spiritual, wellness

Welcome to The Constriction of Logic, Philosophy & Spirituality Podcast. Here we will curate the talks of the Path of Zen

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Tags: Education, higher, Philosophy, Psychology, spirituality

The Podcast that attempts to restore civil discouse and resist fundamental attribution error. It is too common that anyone with a different opinion is viewed “the other” and denounced as evil, stupid, and/or ignorant. This show is an attempt to discuss matters of importance and focus on restoring faith in humanity – all of humanity.

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Tags: discourse, faith, feminism, gender, goodness, humanity, Left, moderate, Philosophy, Politics, race, right, Unity

Who am I and how in the hell did I get here? A show about self-discovery and changing the course of your history. Experienced and told by Trauma Coach, Rocky Jones.

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Tags: abuse, addiction, alternative health, anxiety, artist, artists, attachment theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, creatives, depression, Epigenetics, family, fashion, fashion industry, generational trauma, how to, life coach, love, mental-health, patterns, Philosophy, polyvagal theory, poverty, psychedelics, Psychology, relationships, self care, self-discovery, Self-Improvement, spirituality, trauma, trauma coach, trauma-informed