What actually is love? How can we begin to understand this emotion? | From the Greeks to the Romantics | Part 1 | Episode 2

Do you know Enough? What is knowledge? | Plato & Aristotle | Episode 5

Welcome to the fifth episode of "Existence Explored," where host Avinash dives deep into the concept of knowledge through the perspectives of ancient Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle. Using engaging metaphors and personal anecdotes, Avinash explores how our experiences shape what we believe to be true and how our understanding evolves through the pursuit of knowledge. Discover Plato's allegory of the cave, where a prisoner escapes from the shadows to experience the light of true reality, symbolizing the journey from ignorance to enlightenment. Learn how Aristotle's empirical approach emphasizes observation and logic, helping us differentiate between fact and reason. Throughout this episode, we see relatable stories to illustrate the impact of opinions and biases on our perception of reality. The discussion encourages listeners to embrace the pursuit of knowledge, challenge assumptions, and step outside their comfort zones to seek deeper truths. Tune in to explore these timeless philosophical questions and embark on your own journey of discovery. If you're interested in philosophy, self-improvement, or just a good story, this episode has something for you. Join us on "Existence Explored" as we navigate the path from uncertainty to understanding.

Is Love Really Greed? | Nietzsche and the nature of opposites | Love - Part 3 | Episode 4

Nietzsche believed that love is not just a feeling, but an action. He said, “There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.” He saw love as a way to overcome the individual self and connect with others on a deeper level. Love, for Nietzsche, is a way to transcend the limitations of the human condition and achieve a higher state of being. Nietzsche believed that true love is a rare and difficult to find, but one that is worth striving for. If you like the episode let me know @ 2expodcast@gmail.com

What stage of Love are you in? | Plato's Symposium | Love - Part 2 | Episode 3

In this episode of Existence Explored, the concept of Platonic love is discussed. Platonic love is seen as a progressive journey consisting of stages. The first stage is physical attraction, followed by love for someone's personality, then love for culture and values, and finally love for knowledge and the pursuit of truth and goodness. Plato believed that the ultimate form of love is the pursuit of the true and the good. The speaker reflects on their own experience of love and the fear of not being loved in return, expressing a desire to continue the exploration of love in future episodes. Please leave feedback and comments at - 2expodcast@gmail.com

What actually is love? How can we begin to understand this emotion? | From the Greeks to the Romantics | Part 1 | Episode 2

We shall look at perhaps the most complex emotion of all time: Love! In this episode I have attempted to establish just how confusing and complex this emotion in. In the next parts, we will look at Love through the eyes of ancient greek philosophers and then move on to a somewhat modern interpretation of love in the eyes of Nietzsche. Please share if you like what you hear. If you have thoughts, comments, feedback, please email 2expodcast@gmail.com Thank you!

Where is this happiness we’re looking for? | Dostoevsky and Suffering | Episode 1

We take a look at Fyodor Dostoevsky and his idea of suffering. How he believes that suffering is not to be avoided, but embraced! That suffering is a prescription and by avoiding it, we invite worse. I hope you enjoy it. Please share any feedback you have on the email below, I would really appreciate it and I want the podcast to be the best quality and accessible to everyone regardless of their reading habits. Recommended Readings : Dream of a Ridiculous Man Crime and Punishment Email for feedback or comments : 2expodcast@gmail.com