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• Topics on Philosophy 16 - Thus Spake Zarathustra - Nietzsche

  Friedrich Nietzsche's Thus Spake Zarathustra is presented through excerpts and commentary. The excerpts themselves cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of the Superman, death, virtue, friendship, love, and the critique of societal values. Commentary discusses the book's origins, Nietzsche's health struggles during its creation, and the disappointing initial reception. Further analysis explores the work's philosophical themes, contrasting master and slave moralities and examining the dangers of societal pressures on exceptional individuals. Finally, a section explores a symbolic "Ass-Festival", illustrating the need for unconventional perspectives and the rejection of traditional values. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support its production, you can contribute via PayPal at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/AVillavicencioUsbeck

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• Topics on Philosophy 15 - Critique of Pure Reason - Kant

  This bilingual edition of Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason (1781/1787) offers both versions of the text with a faithful translation and extensive scholarly apparatus, including a preliminary study, bibliography, and indices. The excerpts explore Kant's revolutionary approach to reason, examining its limits and legitimate applications, and influencing subsequent philosophical thought. Passages detail Kant's method of isolating elements and progressive synthesis, particularly in relation to pure a priori knowledge and the transcendental aesthetic. The text also addresses key concepts like synthetic a priori judgments, the categories of understanding, and the antinomies of reason, ultimately arguing for the limits of speculative reason and the importance of practical reason. Finally, it touches upon Kant's views on the existence of God and the immortality of the soul. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support its production, you can contribute via PayPal at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/AVillavicencioUsbeck

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• Topics on Philosophy 14 - Phenomenology: Five Lectures - Husserl

  This text presents excerpts from Edmund Husserl's The Idea of Phenomenology, lectures delivered in 1907. The selections trace Husserl's development of phenomenology, showcasing his shift from descriptive phenomenology (as in his Logical Investigations) to transcendental phenomenology (Ideas I). Key concepts like the phenomenological reduction (epoché) and the constitution of objects in consciousness are explored. The text also addresses criticisms of Husserl's work, particularly accusations of idealism and Platonism. Finally, the importance of time consciousness within Husserl's framework is highlighted, along with biographical context explaining the lectures' significance. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support its production, you can contribute via PayPal at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/AVillavicencioUsbeck

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• Topics on Philosophy 13 - On the Shortness of Life - Seneca

  Seneca's On the Shortness of Life is a philosophical essay translated by John W. Basore. The text explores the concept of time management, arguing that life isn't short but is wasted through poor choices and excessive engagement in trivial pursuits. Seneca critiques various lifestyles, including those of ambitious politicians and pleasure-seekers, highlighting how these individuals squander their time and ultimately fail to live fulfilling lives. He contrasts these with the lifestyle of the philosopher, who uses time wisely, enriching their life through study and self-reflection. The work ultimately advocates for a life dedicated to wisdom and virtue, urging readers to seize the present moment and find contentment. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support its production, you can contribute via PayPal at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/AVillavicencioUsbeck

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• Topics on Philosophy 12 - Monadology - Leibniz

  Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's Monadology presents a metaphysical system built upon the concept of monads: simple, indivisible substances constituting the universe. These monads possess perception and appetition, internally driven and interacting only ideally through God's pre-established harmony. Leibniz argues for God's existence using the principle of sufficient reason, explaining the universe's order and contingent truths. Finally, he describes a "City of God," a moral realm harmonising with the physical, where the actions of rational souls, reflecting God's nature, find ultimate reward or punishment. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support its production, you can contribute via PayPal at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠paypal.me/AVillavicencioUsbeck

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