Hermitix Sensitive Witnessing and Epicurean Materialism with Kristin M. Girten
Mar 6, 2024
In this podcast, they discuss feminist materialism in the British Enlightenment, epicurean materialism, and Lucretius. They explore the significance of intimate details in literature, the power of women in Epicurean philosophy, and hidden histories related to women. They contrast the sensitive witnessing and modest witness approaches, redefining enlightenment philosophy with emotional awareness, and discuss Phyllis Wheatley's use of the ecological sublime despite enslavement.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploration of Trivialities in Literature and Philosophy
02:43 • 14min
Materiality and Power in Translation
16:47 • 6min
Exploring the Reappraisal of Epicurean Materialism and Hidden Histories in Relation to Women
22:49 • 3min
Sensitive Witnessing vs. Modest Witness Approach
26:00 • 24min
Redefining Enlightenment Philosophy with Sensitive Witnessing
49:57 • 9min
Exploring Phyllis Wheatley and the Ecological Sublime
59:04 • 2min