Philosophize This! Stephen West
-
- Society & Culture
-
Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world we live in are broken down and explained.
-
Episode #199 ... A conservative communist's take on global capitalism and desire. (Zizek, Marx, Lacan)
Today we talk about the distinction between left and right. Lacan's thoughts on desire. How Capitalism captures desire and identity. I would prefer not to. Moderately conservative communism. Hope you enjoy it! :)
Sponsors:
Exclusive NordVPN Deal: https://nordvpn.com/philothis Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS
Get more:
Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis
Find the podcast:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/philosophize-this/id659155419
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Shpxw7dPoxRJCdfFXTWLE
RSS: http://www.philosophizethis.libsyn.org/
Be social:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow -
Episode #198 ... The truth is in the process. - Zizek pt. 3 (ideology, dialectics)
Today we go into a deeper explanation of ideology and dialectics. Liberal democratic capitalism is featured as a special guest. Hope you enjoy it! :)
Sponsors:
Nord VPN: https://www.NordVPN.com/philothis
Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS
LMNT: https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo
Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.
Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis
Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast
X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow -
Episode #197 ... New Atheists and cosmic purpose without God - (Zizek, Goff, Nagel)
As we regularly do on this program-- we engage in a metamodernist steelmanning of different philosophical positions. Hopefully the process brings people some joy. Today we go from ideology, to New Atheism vs Creationism, to Aristotle, to Thomas Nagel, to Phillip Goff's new book called Why? The Purpose of the Universe.
Sponsors:
Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS
EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/philothis Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.
Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis
Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast
X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow -
Episode #196 ... The improbable Slavoj Zizek - Part 1
Today we give an introduction to the thinking of Slavoj Zizek-- at least as much as is possible in ~35 mins. The goal is for this to be a primer for the rest of the series.
Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.
Sponsors:
AG1: https://www.DrinkAg1.com/philo
Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS
LMNT: https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo
Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis
Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast
X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow -
Episode #195 ... Could Anarcho-Capitalism be the solution to our problems? - Anarchism pt. 4 (Rothbard, Friedman, Malice)
Today we talk more about anarchism.
Sponsors:
Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS
Factor: http://www.FactorMeals.com/pt50
Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.
Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis
Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast
X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow -
Episode #194 ... Do we really need the police? - Anarchism pt. 3 - (Gelderloos, Security)
Today we answer some questions about the potential security risks of an anarchist society.
Sponsors:
https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo
https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS
https://www.DrinkAg1.com/philo
Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.
Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis
Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast
X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow
Customer Reviews
Life Changing
I first stumbled upon Philosophize this "by accident" during my seek for self growth. I remember listening to Carl Schmitt's Liberalism and I could not stop listening. I felt the fire inside me spreading and spreading and looking back it has changed my life. I have always liked talking to myself, think about different subjects and topics, I do not know what took me so long to find this wonderful study. Stephen West is a great host, he makes philosophy accessible to regular people, which I thank you for. After listening to Liberalism pt 1 and 2 I went to listen to the podcast from the start, It truly was a journey. Trying to relate with different philosophies throughout the history is an extraordinary feeling. I have now gone on to further educate myself on the topics I liked the most(Enlightment and Existentsialism). I truly thank you for doing what you are doing, I am always looking forward to your next episode.