Eric Hoffer: The True Believer and The Psychology of Mass Movements

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]

The Psychology of Heroic Action

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Why are So Many Men Psychologically Underdeveloped?

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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]

The Psychology of Self-Sabotage and Opposition

Become a Supporting Member (Join us through Paypal or Patreon) Learn More here ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ **Get access to Membership videos and courses!** === In this video, drawing from the work of the acclaimed author Steven Pressfield, we look at our tendency to self-sabotage, in order to help us overcome it. === Get the transcript (and art-work) ► https://academyofideas.com/2018/12/psychology-of-self-sabotage-resistance Sign up for our newsletter ► http://academyofideas.com/newsletter/ === 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]