Episode 79, The Absurd (Part I - Thomas Nagel...

In the beginning, there was nothing but air. The supreme being breathed upon it, and the air became water. Air and water moved together, forming mud. Seeing its shape, the supreme being breathed again – and life began. Today, we'll be exploring this creation story – born of Afro- ...  Show more

In the beginning, there was nothing but air. The supreme being breathed upon it, and the air became water. Air and water moved together, forming mud. Seeing its shape, the supreme being breathed again – and life began. Today, we'll be exploring this creation story – born of Afro- ...  Show more

John Gray is a philosopher and writer renowned for his critical examination of liberalism, atheism, and the human condition. His unique perspective is shaped over a decades-long career, during which he has authored influential books on topics ranging from pol ...

In this episode, I attempt to give a fresh biographical account of Nietzsche's life, by examining his life in light of his Three Metamorphoses of the Spirit, found in Thus Spoke Zarathustra. In the course of this biography, using Nietzsche as our concrete example, we discuss the ...  Show more

Michael Sugrue: A Legacy of Intellectual Inspiration Michael Sugrue, born in 1957, was a distinguished educator whose passion for the Western intellectual tradition and philosophy touched the lives of countless students. He passed away on May 23, 2024, after a prolonged battle wi ...  Show more

Title: The Soldier's Return

Level: Advanced (C)

Story :

Jack, an American soldier, returns home after years of war, greeted by his family and community with pride and admiration. The town vie ...