Why Theory Discourse on Method
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Nov 26, 2023 Ryan and Todd discuss Descartes' 'Discourse on the Method', exploring radical doubt, the influence of 'I think therefore I am', the debate between 'I think therefore I am' and 'I am thinking therefore I exist', animal ethics, the difference between humans and animals, Descartes, Sartre, and Lacan's views on subjectivity, and the comparison of Blade Runner to cartesian text in cinema.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Radicality of Descartes' Approach
04:24 • 14min
Understanding Radical Doubt and the Influence of 'I Think Therefore I Am'
18:37 • 20min
'I think therefore I am' vs 'I am thinking therefore I exist'
38:32 • 10min
Exploring Self-Preservation and Egalitarianism in Animal Ethics
48:27 • 9min
The Difference Between Humans and Animals: Lying and Lack
57:25 • 5min
Descartes, Sartre, and Lacan: Exploring Subjectivity and the Unconscious
01:02:30 • 5min
Exploring Fascinating Moments and Comparing Blade Runner to Cartesian Text in Cinema
01:07:03 • 2min