Metaphysics: A Foundational Overview

Why Concern for Others' Views Breeds Mental Illness

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Using a Second Self to Catalyze Self-Transformation

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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]

Is the Terrible Mother Archetype Gripping Modern Man?

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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]