The Psychology of Heroic Action

Beginning with the Presocratics

In this lecture we introduce the Presocratics, discover why they deserve our attention, and investigate the difference between mythology and philosophy. For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Ideal Body: Use Your Body to Construct a Great Character

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/2020/01/use-your-body-to-shape-a-great-character/ === 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 examine how to use the mind-body connection to shape a great character. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

How to Turn Your Mind from an Enemy to a Friend

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/2019/10/how-to-turn-your-mind-from-an-enemy-to-an-ally/ === 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 provide a guide for mastering our psyche - the world within. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Nietzsche and Morality: The Higher Man and The Herd

Access 40+ membership videos (more added each month) ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ [http://academyofideas.com/members/] **Join via Paypal or Credit Card** ============================================ In this video we investigate Nietzsche's views on morality by contrasting the higher man and the herd. We investigate how a herd morality develops, and the threat it poses to the existence of great individuals (higher human beings). We conclude by examining the existence of herd morality in the modern world. ============================================ Sign up for our mailing list: http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ [http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/] Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2017/01/nietzsche-and-morality [http://academyofideas.com/2017/01/nietzsche-and-morality] ============================================ Recommended Reading: On the Genealogy of Morality - Friedrich Nietzsche - http://amzn.to/2k9QB8F [http://amzn.to/2k9QB8F] (affiliate link) Beyond Good and Evil - Friedrich Nietzsche - http://amzn.to/2kLg4Zd [http://amzn.to/2kLg4Zd] (affiliate link) Ecce Homo: How One Becomes What One Is - Friedrich Nietzsche - http://amzn.to/2kNkQBs [http://amzn.to/2kNkQBs] (affiliate link) Nietzsche and Morality - Brian Leiter - http://amzn.to/2kLN2cd [http://amzn.to/2kLN2cd] (affiliate link) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why Politicians Promote Woke Morality

This is a clip from our latest membership video: How Weakness Corrupts - Social Justice, Equality, and Woke Morality . Access this video and 71+ more, become a Supporting Member! – academyofideas.com/members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]