Conquering Nihilism

How to Stop Wasting Your Life - Carl Jung as Therapist

Become a Supporting Member and access 14 courses and 64 videos available only to Members ► http://academyofideas.com/members/ Prefer to Support us with a One-Time Donation? Paypal ► https://www.paypal.me/academyofideas Bitcoin: 1P6ntukFENP1nvEf4bJNj3tsDEuiSyUFW6 Get the transcript: https://academyofideas.com/2022/08/how-to-stop-wasting-your-life---carl-jung-as-therapist/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/academyofideas Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/academyofideas/ Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/academyofideas Odysee - https://odysee.com/@academyofideas:3 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2dio7KUNuDHErlMumZtNt6 ITunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/academy-of-ideas/id1364706343 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hY2FkZW15b2ZpZGVhcy5jb20vZmVlZC9wb2RjYXN0Lw Visit academyofideas.com for more content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Beginning with the Presocratics

In this lecture we introduce the Presocratics, discover why they deserve our attention, and investigate the difference between mythology and philosophy. For more lectures visit www.academyofideas.com --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Introduction to Knowledge Theory

How Do We Know What Is True? Who This Episode Is For: This episode is for the critical thinkers, the lifelong students, and anyone tired of the "post-truth" era. If you’ve ever questioned the reliability of your own senses or wondered how we distinguish between a lucky guess and actual objective knowledge, this deep dive is for you. In This Episode: We explore the branch of philosophy known as Epistemology—the study of knowledge itself. We break down the classic definition of knowledge as Justified True Belief (JTB) and examine the tension between Rationalism (knowledge through reason) and Empiricism (knowledge through experience). From Plato’s Allegory of the Cave to the modern "echo chambers" of the digital age, we investigate the limits of human understanding and the criteria we use to validate what we claim to "know." Why You Should Listen: * Sharpen Your Discernment: Learn the fundamental frameworks to separate sound evidence from mere opinion or propaganda. * Identify Cognitive Bias: Understand the structural flaws in human perception that often lead us toward "false certainties." * Foundational Thinking: Master the "rules of the game" for any other field of study, whether it’s science, history,or psychology. Join the Conversation: If you found value in this deep dive into the human psyche, make sure to follow the show and leave a review. Your support helps us bring these timeless ideas to more people seeking clarity in an age of chaos. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: An Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge - http://amzn.to/1XV1mKT (affiliate link) Problems of Knowledge: A Critical Introduction to Epistemology - http://amzn.to/1U9cSfK (affiliate link) Visit http://www.academyofideas.com for more videos, video transcripts and more! Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2012/08/introduction-to-epistemology/ =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Fabric of Creativity and The Courage to Create

In this video we explore the nature of creativity, the idea that creative insights emerge from the unconscious mind, and look at ways to stimulate creativity. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Courage to Create by Rollo May - http://amzn.to/1TGJmRp (affiliate link) The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - http://amzn.to/1sRDagZ (affiliate link) Mastery by Robert Greene - http://amzn.to/1sRD49k (affiliate link) Higher Creativity: Liberating the Unconscious for Breakthrough Insights by Willis Harman - http://amzn.to/1WWHOqC Get the transcript: http://academyofideas.com/2016/05/the-nature-of-creativity-and-the-courage-to-create/ =================================================== --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Psychology of War - Are We Destined to Annihilate Ourselves?

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