AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Past Present Future
The History of Freedom w/Lea Ypi: Kant, Enlightenment and Peace
Apr 7, 2024
Political philosopher Lea Ypi discusses Immanuel Kant's theories on freedom and peace. Topics include rational freedom, obstacles to peace, free speech in the age of the internet. Kant's views on history, human nature, and the potential for peace through international cooperation are explored. The podcast also delves into dissent, intellectual freedom, and the influence of technology on human reasoning.
57:27
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Kant emphasizes the importance of reason in driving moral progress and societal development.
- Kant discusses the balance between dogmatism and skepticism in human thinking for informed decision-making.
Deep dives
Kant's Idea of Human Freedom and Behavior Patterns
Kant discusses the tension between human freedom and behavior patterns. While humans possess the freedom of choice, their actions often align with societal patterns, as seen in election results. Kant explores the role of reason in disrupting and conforming to patterns, highlighting the complexity of human behavior.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode