Hermitix Zapffe, Kierkegaard, and Anti-Natalism with Roe Fremstedal
Aug 2, 2023
Join philosophy professor Roe Fremstedal as they discuss Peter Wessel Zapffe, Kierkegaard, and the topic of anti-natalism. They explore the appeal and shortcomings of Zapffe's pessimistic views on life, explore different types of meaning in life according to Arthur Schopenhauer, and discuss the influence of Kierkegaard on personal worldview. They also touch on the challenges of translating works and delve into the paradoxical nature of death and its impact on the meaning of life. The conversation concludes with an exploration of Zapfian philosophy and its influence on moral injustice, the pursuit of happiness, and the need to solve normative pluralism.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Philosophical Conversations with Kant, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche
03:54 • 8min
Exploring Different Types of Meaning in Life
11:26 • 4min
The Influence of Kierkegaard and the Leap of Faith
15:44 • 11min
Translating Challenges and Anti-Natalism in Kierkegaard and Zapffe
26:26 • 23min
The Paradoxical Nature of Death and Its Impact on the Meaning of Life
49:45 • 2min
Exploring Zapfian Philosophy and Its Influence on Outlook
52:01 • 5min
The Pursuit of Happiness and Moral Restrictions
56:39 • 9min