Babette Babich

Babette Babich, a Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University, dives into Nietzsche's exploration of aesthetics and tragedy. She argues that our love for suffering enriches the human experience and critiques how technology may cloud our judgment. Babich highlights Gunther Anders' notion of Promethean shame, linking our dependence on technology to a loss of personal agency. Advocating for a balanced approach to tech use, she navigates the complexities of modern life while urging listeners to engage deeply with philosophical inquiry.

In this enlightening discussion, Babette Babich, a Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University, delves into Nietzsche's insights on overcoming nihilism. She challenges the notion that life’s struggles render the search for meaning futile. Instead, she advocates embracing both joy and sorrow as essential to crafting a meaningful existence. Babich emphasizes the importance of perspective and self-awareness in understanding reality, highlighting Nietzsche's belief that accepting life’s inevitable endings can lead to genuine appreciation and purpose.

Join Frank Tallis, a clinical psychologist, Jonathan Webber, a philosophy professor, Sandra Laugier, a linguist philosopher, and Nietzschean philosopher Babette Babich as they dive into the search for life's purpose. They explore whether life has a predetermined goal or if meaning comes from our experiences. The discussion touches on existentialism, personal meaning-making, and the balance between pursuing goals and living in the moment. They also reflect on how societal pressures impact self-discovery among young people in a fast-paced world.