Why are People so Obedient? - Acquiescence and Conformity

Epicurus and the Virtuous Life

In this lecture we discuss the ethics of Epicurus, an Ancient Greek philosopher who ascribed to hedonism and claimed that pleasure is the greatest good in life. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Essential Epicurus - http://amzn.to/1TGCROB (affiliate link) Reclaiming Epicurus - http://amzn.to/1WWy5AO (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]

Fear Psychosis and the Cult of Safety - Why are People so Afraid?

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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]

How to Alter Your Outlook to Transform Your Life

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/2019/11/change-your-attitude-change-your-life/ === Podcast: Subscribe to us on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Isugpnbhgqtj3jilbpj3tu4m7uq 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/academyofid... === Carl Jung and The Shadow ► https://gum.co/jung-shadow 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 explore how the process of cognitive re-framing can help us change our attitude, and thus our life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Why Men Fear Women

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