The Great Lie - How to Enslave the World

Creativity and the Drive for Excellence

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== In this lecture we investigate Richard Taylor's idea, building on the thought of Aristotle, that personal excellence is best attained through the cultivation of one's capacity for creativity. =============================================== Support us on Patreon by donating any amount per video: https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2014/01/creativity-and-the-pursuit-of-excellence/ ================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Power of Sacrifice: How Letting Go Leads to Personal Growth

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How to Fortify the Mind During Times of Crisis

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Why do Most Relationships Fail? - The Myth of the Magical Other

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Nietzsche and Zapffe: Beauty, Suffering, and Genius's Nature

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== In this video we explore the ideas of Peter Wessel Zapffe and Friedrich Nietzsche, specifically the ideas that individuals utilize repressional mechanisms to protect themselves from the "pain of living", and how art and beauty can be a stimulus to life. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Conspiracy Against the Human Race: Thomas Ligotti - http://amzn.to/1WR3S5v (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]