
Aristophanes' The Clouds | The New Thinkery Ep. 53
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The Role of Comedy in Questioning Society's Idols and Overlapping with Philosophy
This chapter discusses the idea that comedy should be taken seriously and can be a closer approximation of philosophy. It explores how comedy allows us to question things with levity and irreverence, poking fun at societal idols. The chapter also delves into the overlap between comedy and philosophy, touching on the influence of Aristotle on Socrates and Nietzsche's admiration for Aristophanes.
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