
Accented Philosophy
The relevant philosophy podcast with Dr Andreas Matthias. Discussions with guests, inspiration, knowledge, and advice on how to apply philosophy to everyday life. Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com Weekly newsletter at https://dailyphilosophy.substack.com Daily Philosophy channel on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@dailyphilosophy Every Tuesday.
Latest episodes

Oct 13, 2024 • 8min
083. Why Love? Aristotle and the Purpose of Love
Aristotle's theory of love emphasises the purpose of love and the benefits a loving relationship (which can also be a friendship) gives to our lives.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:https://everydawn.comRead more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substack.comBrought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music and sound effects licensed from Envato Elements.

Sep 30, 2024 • 7min
080. Erich Fromm on Activity vs Busy-ness
We're all keeping busy, but is this the same as being truly active as a person? Erich Fromm on activity and busy-ness.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:https://everydawn.comRead more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substack.comBrought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music and sound effects licensed from Envato Elements.

Sep 28, 2024 • 11min
079. Is Private Property Immoral?
Are we doing anything wrong by owning things? Erich Fromm on the ethics of private ownership.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:https://everydawn.comRead more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substack.comBrought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music and sound effects licensed from Envato Elements.

Sep 25, 2024 • 8min
078. Decluttering the Mind
Most of us have too much stuff. Stuff that is not really needed, that does not make us happier, and that just fills up our lives. But what can we do to solve this problem?In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:https://everydawn.comRead more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substack.comBrought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music and sound effects licensed from Envato Elements.

Sep 25, 2024 • 5min
077. Western and Eastern Views of a Flower
The difference between HAVING and BEING in our lives, according to philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm. Here: A flower seen by two poets, one Western and one Japanese.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:https://everydawn.comRead more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substack.comBrought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music and sound effects licensed from Envato Elements.

Sep 23, 2024 • 6min
076. Can You "Have" Happiness?
The difference between HAVING and BEING in our lives, according to philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:https://everydawn.comRead more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substack.comBrought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music and sound effects licensed from Envato Elements.

Sep 21, 2024 • 8min
075. Who Likes Household Chores?
We all avoid household work, if we can. But is it wise to do so?In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:https://everydawn.comRead more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substack.comBrought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music and sound effects licensed from Envato Elements.

Sep 20, 2024 • 9min
074. What is Alienation?
What is alienation at work, and what can we do about it?In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:https://everydawn.comRead more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substack.comBrought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music and sound effects licensed from Envato Elements.

Sep 17, 2024 • 10min
073. The Prepper Fallacy: Do We Need Society?
When I go to the wilderness with my bushcraft knife or my 4WD Jeep, what do I need society for?In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:https://everydawn.comRead more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substack.comBrought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music and sound effects licensed from Envato Elements.

Sep 16, 2024 • 8min
072. Do You Have a Choice?
The Industrial Revolution and capitalism have brought us previously unknown material wealth -- but only if what you want is also what everyone else wants.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:https://everydawn.comRead more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substack.comBrought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music and sound effects licensed from Envato Elements.