Abstract Mind

About Abstract Mind

This podcast, hosted by Barrett Feagin, delves into the history of philosophy and how past values can be applied to our modern world. From ideas such as Heidegger's views on the advancement of technology to Kierkegaard's ideas of the traditional faith of the Protestant church, this podcast covers a variety of topics and their relation to humanity. Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Anchor; new episodes are being rolled out as soon as I can work on them.

Publisher

Barrett Feagin

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Apr 2022

Latest episode

21 May 2022

Latest episodes

3 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 May 2022

   Episode 3: Kierkegaard, The Importance of Anxiety

   What does it mean to be completely radically free? And how do we deal with the existential anxiety that comes with our freedom? What can we learn about our faith and values from the past? In this episode, we dive into the philosophy and past of Soren Kierkegaard. In a discussion about the responsibility of choice, we discover the true humanity that lies within the idea of anxiety. Dissecting why anxiety is mere "freedoms actuality as the possibility of possibility".

2. 

   20 Apr 2022

   Episode 2: Robert Greene and the 48 Laws of Power

   In this episode, we dive into the philosophy(ish) of Robert Greene and his book The 48 Laws of Power. We will focus on his ideas and views on reputation, becoming a chameleon of power, maintaining power, and seizing other people's power. We also discuss how Robert Greene's harsh ideals can be applied to our daily life and the modern world.

3. 

   20 Apr 2022

   Episode 1: Nietzsche and Oppressive Social Systems

   In this episode, we dive into the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. This includes his views on the Church, Capitalism, and Consumerism. Discussing how we can work to assert and challenge our own values and morals in todays society.

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