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Joe Folley

Graduate of Cambridge University with an MPhil in Philosophy, specializing in logic. Known for his YouTube channel "Unsolicited Advice".

Top 5 podcasts with Joe Folley

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834 snips
Jul 31, 2025 • 1h 26min

#974 - Joe Folley - Existential Philosophy, Nietzsche, Suffering & Self-Awareness

Joe Folley, a YouTuber and philosopher from the channel Unsolicited Advice, dives deep into existential philosophy and Nietzsche's profound ideas. He explores the relationship between survival and philosophical thought, emphasizing the transformative power of existentialism. Folley dissects Nietzsche's views on suffering, the will to power, and personal authenticity, discussing how embracing hardships leads to growth. Literature's role in self-discovery is highlighted through Dostoevsky, enhancing our understanding of complex emotions and the search for meaning.
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86 snips
Aug 24, 2025 • 1h 38min

#118 Joe Folley - Everything You Need to Know About Logic

Joe Folley, a Cambridge philosophy graduate and creator of Unsolicited Advice, dives deep into the world of logic. He compares Aristotelian and Stoic logic, revealing how these foundations impact clarity in reasoning. The discussion also touches on the importance of validity versus soundness in arguments and the intriguing consequences of contradictions. Folley simplifies complex concepts like fuzzy and modal logic, while humorously exploring truth claims—like whether your mum knows about your orientation—making the exploration of logic both enlightening and entertaining.
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71 snips
Mar 23, 2025 • 3h 10min

#100 Philosopher Shootout - 16 Thinkers, Ranked (With Joe Folley)

In a lively discussion, Joe Folley, a Cambridge Philosophy graduate and YouTube star from 'Unsolicited Advice,' joins to rank 16 famous philosophers. They dissect the philosophical duels between Hume and Descartes, and Plato versus Aristotle, revealing the strengths of empiricism and rationalism. The conversation dives into the ethics of Peter Singer and the existential complexities posed by Nietzsche and Kierkegaard. Joe critiques contemporary thinkers like Hitchens and Peterson, wrapping it all up with a cheeky ranking of their philosophical legacies.
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68 snips
Sep 9, 2024 • 2h 31min

#82 Joe Folley - 9 Questions Atheists Cannot Answer

Joe Folley, a philosophy graduate from Cambridge and creator of the YouTube channel Unsolicited Advice, dives into the deep philosophical questions surrounding existence. He explores the contrast between mechanistic and teleological perspectives, the nature of nothingness, and the quest for agency. The discussion covers the complexities between atheism and moral realism, the innate sense of the divine, and how belief systems impact civilization. Ultimately, the conversation challenges listeners to reconsider their understanding of reality and consciousness.
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27 snips
Jun 9, 2024 • 1h 21min

#71 Unsolicited Advice - An Introduction to Nihilism

Joe Folley, creator of 'Unsolicited Advice,' joins to discuss nihilism in philosophy. They explore historical roots, Nietzsche's views, and the erosion of traditional beliefs. The conversation delves into literary characters, the absurdity of seeking meaning, and the correlation between beliefs and behaviors.

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