Metaphysics: A Foundational Overview

Introduction to Schopenhauer - The World as Desire

Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== Recommended Readings: The Philosophy of Schopenhauer - Bryan Magee -http://amzn.to/1WR5FHv (affiliate link) The World as Will and Representation - http://amzn.to/1WR65xJ (affiliate link) Schopenhauer: Robert Wicks - http://amzn.to/1TKwk5t (affiliate link) =================================================== In this video we investigate the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer's claim that "the world is will". =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2013/11/introduction-to-schopenhauer-the-world-as-will/ ================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Enacting Therapy On Yourself: Self-Knowledge and Self-Realization

Become a Supporting Member (Join us through Paypal or Patreon) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Get access to Membership videos and courses!** === Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/academyofideas Bitcoin ► 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas === In a series of books, the 20th century psychoanalyst Karen Horney explored the idea that many people undermine their own well-being as a result of unconscious disturbances which influence their thoughts and behaviors. In this video we examine Horney’s ideas on why unconscious disturbances form, and explore the possibility of attaining self-knowledge so as to free ourselves from their crippling influence. === Get the transcript (and art-work) ► https://academyofideas.com/2018/09/performing-therapy-on-yourself/ Sign up for our newsletter ► http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === Subscribe to us on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Isugpnbhgqtj3jilbpj3tu4m7uq?t=Academy_of_Ideas Subscribe to us on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 ==== Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why Purpose and Discipline Advance Psychological Well-Being

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Clarence Darrow and Peace Resistance

In this lecture we examine the pacifism of the famous American lawyer Clarence Darrow. We discuss his interesting views on society, war, and the punishment of criminals. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Reading: Resist Not Evil by Clarence Darrow - http://amzn.to/1VjHCQq (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]

What is Mental Conditioning?

In this lecture we investigate the phenomenon of brainwashing. We describe the 20th century British psychiatrist William Sargant's ideas regarding how the victim of brainwashing is similar to the religious convert and the therapy patient who undergo 'sudden conversions'. We finish the lecture by looking at how fear can be used as tool for 'mass brainwashing'. For more videos visit our site at http://academyofideas.com --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]