

The Transcendentals: Truth, Goodness, Beauty
Dec 8, 2023
This podcast explores the concept of transcendence and its origins, delves into different approaches to truth, discusses the role of mathematics in defining the transcendentals, and examines philosophical questions surrounding truth, goodness, and beauty. It emphasizes the importance of restraint and self-control, explores different perspectives on the objectivity of beauty, and discusses the significance of coherence, balance, and unity in storytelling and beauty.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Transcendence and its Origins
02:55 • 20min
Approaches to Truth
23:16 • 6min
Transcendentals and the Role of Mathematics
29:15 • 7min
Exploring Truth, Goodness, and Beauty
36:06 • 18min
Restraint and Self-Control: Directing Desires
54:25 • 5min
The Objectivity of Beauty
59:51 • 14min
Exploring Coherence, Balance, and Unity in Storytelling and Beauty
01:14:05 • 6min