Introduction to Philosophy

By: Grace Podcasts
  • Summary

  • In these short 10 minute episodes delve into different philosophical texts and gain a simple understanding of complex topics.

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Episodes
  • Nietzsche: Beyond Good and Evil
    Nov 1 2024

    What is the "tyrannical impulse" of philosophy according to Nietzsche? How does Nietzsche characterize the "free spirit"? Why does Nietzsche find the idea of a "God amongst men" problematic?

    Friedrich Nietzsche's challenges traditional moral values explores the nature of knowledge, truth, and morality. Nietzsche criticizes philosophers for focusing on the search for truth and argues that "truth" is a construct and not an absolute reality.

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    18 mins
  • Kant: Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals
    Nov 1 2024

    Why does Kant emphasize a "pure" moral philosophy derived from reason rather than experience? What does Kant mean by "duty"? What is the categorical imperative, and how does it relate to morality? What does Kant mean by the "kingdom of ends"?

    Kant argues for the existence of a categorical imperative, a universal moral law that applies to all rational beings. He proposes that this imperative can be formulated as “Act only on that maxim whereby thou canst at the same time will that it should become a universal law,” meaning that our actions should be governed by principles that we could universalize without contradiction. Kant also explores the relationship between freedom and autonomy, asserting that freedom of the will is a necessary precondition for morality and that autonomy—the ability of reason to govern itself—is the foundation of moral action.

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    10 mins
  • Spinoza: Ethics
    Oct 30 2024

    Spinoza's text on Ethics is heavily focused on God. Ultimately, Spinoza suggests that the highest human endeavor is to attain knowledge of God through reason, a process that leads to intellectual love and a sense of peace.

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    13 mins

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