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Listen to this conversation with philosopher Jonny Thomson if you want to know more about the value of philosophy. He is widely recognized as an authority on the topic and provides us with invaluable advice . There are a lot of curious minds out there. They consider it a worthwhile investment in their future intellectual development. Others say it will be a waste of time. No matter the outcome, we must be aware of the consequences. One of the lessons of studying philosophy is to question one's assumptions. You will develop the skills necessary to advocate for and defend your positions. To hone this ability is crucial. You'll be able to spot false beliefs and shield yourself from the herd mentality of marketers and politicians. You'll learn to recognize crazy feelings and how to deal with them. For instance, abstract thinking can help you step back from your immediate emotional reaction when you're feeling down. If you're looking for some life advice, you can also fi...

A Nietzsche Superman is not a superman in the sense that he can kill a dragon. He is a superman because he is free. Nietzsche wanted to reach this goal because he thought it would be good for society. Before you can explain what Nietzsche's ideas mean in Superman, you need to know how to understand them. If you know how important independence and getting to know yourself are, you will be able to understand his work better. You will also learn how to live a happier, more satisfying life. Nietzsche uses the word "superman" in many of his works, but what he means by it varies. Most of the time, he was talking about a man with a lot of inner courage who could use his skills and go against what society expected of him. People who haven't read Nietzsche's work often disagree with his definition of a superman. He believed in self-determination, but he hated politics so much that he would not even talk about it. He wasn't sure how important political power was, and h...

In this fascinating conversation, Kieran Setiya, a philosopher from The University of Nottingham, discusses life as complex and challenging. Setiya considers the complications of being a student, what it is to be alone, and how we should interact with reality. He also examines the connection between philosophy and spirituality and how to live a meaningful life . You might be astonished to learn that Simone Weil is a French philosopher, mystic, and political activist if you've never heard of her. Although she is little recognized among Anglo-American philosophers, her writings have significantly impacted social thinking. Her works were published posthumously after her death and have had a significant influence. Simone Weil was a French mystic who served in the French Resistance during WWII. She was also a political activist and a published novelist. The philosophers Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Albert Camus influenced her. Her works influenced several British thinkers. ...