Episode #094 ... A Look at Suffering

Today we talk about the book Critique of Cynical Reason by Peter Sloterdijk. Cynicism as a defense mechanism. Why the cynic isn't crazy. The way it ladders up into institutions and infects things like our language. Diogenes as a counter example of a mode of being that rejects pie ...  Show more

Today we talk about some of the best arguments for and against lying in the history of philosophy. Hope you love it. :) Sponsor: Nord VPN: https://nordvpn.com/philothis Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.o ...  Show more

In today's podcast we discuss the importance of healing your trauma. Pain comes in all shapes and sizes and how you decide to deal with that trauma can have an effect on every aspect of your life. Enjoy xoxo 

The ways we process and live with our own pain are monumentally important. Today’s quote provides a visual metaphor for how suffering is passed on to others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

In this podcast Eckhart answers questions from a live audience, including one about how suffering can lead to awakening. Eckhart says we need challenges in order to evolve. The great paradox is we are liberated when we surrender to life’s difficulties. Eckhart says eventually we ...  Show more

In which Hank and John discuss pain, the Istari, eschatology, and the slowness of apocalypses. Thank you to all of the many people sending in questions!If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@gmail.com.Join us for monthly livestreams and an exclusive weekly p ...  Show more