Why are People Sheeplike in their Obedience to Authority?

The Psychological Benefits of Contemplating Death

Become a Supporting Member (Join us through Paypal or Patreon) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Get access to Member videos!** === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === In this video we examine the psychological benefits of periodically contemplating death, a practice which has roots stretching back thousands of years. === Get the transcript (and find links to the paintings used in the video) ► http://academyofideas.com/2018/01/psychological-benefits-of-contemplating-death/ Sign up for our newsletter (get access to a Member-only video) ► http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Metaphysics: A Foundational Overview

Recommended Readings: Metaphysics: A Very Short Introduction by Stephen Mumford - http://amzn.to/1TLrFBv (affiliate link) An Introduction to Metaphysics by John Carroll & Ned Markosian - http://amzn.to/1U9aTbh (affiliate link) =================================================== In this lecture we provide an introduction to metaphysics; we examine its history, subject matter, as well as looking at Ludwig Wittgenstein's view of metaphysics. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2013/06/introduction-to-metaphysics/ =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Is the Terrible Mother Archetype Gripping Modern Man?

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How to Stop Being Timid

Become a Supporting Member (Join us with Paypal or Credit Card) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Gain access to our growing library of Membership videos and courses!** === Get the transcript (and a gallery of the art work) ► https://academyofideas.com/2019/11/how-to-stop-being-a-coward/ === Podcast: Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Subscribe to us on Spotify! === Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === Sign up for our newsletter ► www.academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === In this video we explore how to become more courageous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Getting Started with Nietzsche

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== Recommended Reading: Friedrich Nietzsche and the Politics of the Soul: A Study of Heroic Individualism - http://amzn.to/1WR6VKO (affiliate link) =================================================== In this lecture we provide an introduction to some of Friedrich Nietzsche's main ideas. In particular we look at his views on morality, nihilism, suffering, truth, the overman, amor fati, and the eternal recurrence. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Affirmation of Life: Nietzsche on Overcoming Nihilism - Bernard Reginster - http://amzn.to/1X23MIO (affiliate link) Friedrich Nietzsche and the Politics of the Soul: A Study of Heroic Individualism - Leslie Paul Thiele - http://amzn.to/1WR6VKO (affiliate link) Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2013/06/introduction-to-nietzsche/ =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]