Phi Fic
'Philosophical Fiction' from The Partially Examined Life
Dicussions of literature from a philosophical perspective.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 24, 2019 • 1h 24min
Phi Fic #26 The Machine Stops by E. M. Forster
Cezary Baraniecki, Laura Davis-Chanin, Nathaniel Hanks, Daniel Johnson, and Jennifer Tejada discuss the novel.
Nov 27, 2018 • 2h 2min
Phi Fic #25 At The Mountains Of Madness by H. P. Lovecraft
Laura Davis-Chanin, Nathaniel Hanks, Daniel Johnson, Mark Linsenmayer, and Jennifer Tejada discuss the novel. Support through Patreon or directly contact us at phificpodcast@gmail.com
Nov 5, 2018 • 43min
Phi Fic #24 Ulysses by James Joyce
Aug 21, 2018 • 1h 12min
Phi Fic #23 To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
Jun 3, 2018 • 1h 35min
Phi Fic #22 Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf
Mar 19, 2018 • 1h 30min
Phi Fic #21 Foe by J. M. Coetzee
Feb 5, 2018 • 1h 3min
Phi Fic #20 Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad
Nov 17, 2017 • 1h 10min
Phi Fic #19 Death in Venice by Thomas Mann
Oct 28, 2017 • 1h 32min
Phi Fic #18 The Trouble With Being Born by E.M. Cioran
An exploration of themes of despair, nihilism, and human alienation in 'The Trouble With Being Born' by E.M. Cioran. Discussion on negative judgments, helicopter parenting, and the lack of honest conversations. The importance of irrationality and freedom. The relationship between fear and consciousness. Civilization's decline and personal struggles. Exploring boundaries and ideas in non-fiction works. Questioning the value of academic and philosophical contributions. The relationship between suffering and memory. The mystery of death and existence. Reflecting on life's moments and the connection to Buddhist thought. Criticism of Nietzsche on the author of Spokes Arathostra. Criticism and debate on Nietzsche's philosophy. Discussion and analysis of a book with fictional elements.
Oct 1, 2017 • 48min
