

Continental Philosophy and Its Origins - Episode 1-10 w/ Thomas777
8 snips Jul 3, 2025
Join revisionist historian Thomas777, a fiction writer known for his insights on philosophy and history, as he dives into the depths of continental philosophy. He explores ancient thinkers like Aristotle and Hegel, revealing their impact on modern political thought. The discussion spans Thucydides' views on warfare, ethics, and the complexities of democracy, juxtaposing Athenian ideals with today’s political landscape. From the intertwining fates of religion and morality to the challenges of bureaucratic justice, Thomas777 offers a thought-provoking journey through philosophical legacies.
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Thucydides as First Political Philosopher
- Thucydides was the first political philosopher and the Peloponnesian War catalyzed discrete political philosophy.
- Understanding politics requires analyzing human societies especially in war contexts.
Right-Wing View of Human Imperfection
- Right-wing epistemology holds man as imperfect, requiring social restraints and cultivated sociology.
- This includes moral education and identifying impulses to encourage or inhibit.
Endurance of Institutions
- Institutions endure because they serve survival and social order, not merely impulse fulfillment or happiness.
- Breaking down customary prejudices undermines duty and social cohesion.