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Pill Pod 148 - Badiou: Philosophy & Antiphilosophy

Nov 24, 2023
Discussion on the perception and value of philosophy, comparing 'dangerous minds' to anti-philosophers, relevance of set theory to Wittgenstein's 'Tractatus', exploring enduring truths and the contingent life world, purpose of philosophy and its limitations, and the relationship between philosophy and anti-philosophy.
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  • Anti-philosophy disrupts established views and challenges the foundations of philosophy.
  • Subjectivity emerges from specific events and challenges traditional notions of individuality.

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The Delimitation of Philosophy and Anti-Philosophy

The podcast episode delves into the distinction between philosophy and anti-philosophy. It questions the purpose and value of philosophy, highlighting the need to challenge its traditional truth procedures. Anti-philosophy is seen as a radical form of questioning that aims to undermine and disrupt established views in philosophy. The episode explores the work of thinkers like Wittgenstein and Derrida, and how they challenge the boundaries and foundations of philosophy. It emphasizes the idea that philosophy should be responsive to the conditions of truth and the events that shape our understanding of the world.

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