Sadler's Lectures
Lectures on classic and contemporary philosophical texts and thinkers by Gregory B. Sadler
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May 9, 2025 • 19min
Max Scheler, Ressentiment - Situations Charged With Ressentiment - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century German philosopher, sociologist of knowledge, and phenomenologist, Max Scheler's work Ressentiment, which provides an interpretation of Friedrich Nietzsche's concept of that same name. It focuses on what Scheler calls "situations charged with the danger of ressentiment", and the ones he considers are women in relation to men, older people in relation to younger, interfamilial and intermarital relations, criminality (with some exceptions), and the situations of many priests.
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May 8, 2025 • 13min
Max Scheler, Ressentiment - Spiritual Varieties of Ressentiment - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century German philosopher, sociologist of knowledge, and phenomenologist, Max Scheler's work Ressentiment, which provides an interpretation of Friedrich Nietzsche's concept of that same name. It focuses on what Scheler identifies as "spiritual varieties of ressentiment, two varieties of which he identifies at the beginning of his discussion, the "apostate" and the "romantic"state of mind. He also discusses ressentiment as involved in "every way of thinking which attributes creative power to mere negation and critique"
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May 6, 2025 • 19min
Max Scheler, Ressentiment - Ressentiment, Comparison, and Valuation - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century German philosopher, sociologist of knowledge, and phenomenologist, Max Scheler's work Ressentiment, which provides an interpretation of Friedrich Nietzsche's concept of that same name. It focuses on the ways in which comparison and valuation between oneself and others figures into ressentiment. Scheler thinks that practically everyone engages in comparison with others, but the ways in which one compares oneself and values oneself is very different between the "noble" and "common" types of persons. The latter can also be divided into the arriviste type and the person of ressentiment
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May 4, 2025 • 20min
Max Scheler, Ressentiment - Repression and Ressentiment - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century German philosopher, sociologist of knowledge, and phenomenologist, Max Scheler's work Ressentiment, which provides an interpretation of Friedrich Nietzsche's concept of that same name. It focuses on the connection Scheler analyses between repression and ressentiment. The repression is complex, beginning with repression of the original object of the emotion and leading to changing the emotion and directing it inward to the person feeling it.
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May 2, 2025 • 18min
Max Scheler, Ressentiment - Value Blindness and Delusion - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century German philosopher, sociologist of knowledge, and phenomenologist, Max Scheler's work Ressentiment, which provides an interpretation of Friedrich Nietzsche's concept of that same name. It focuses on on his discussion about how "value blindness" and "value delusion" figure into the dynamic of ressentiment. In the course of this discussion, Scheler references his earlier work Formalism in Ethics and Non-Formal Ethics of Values, where he develops these concepts in relation to hierarchies of values.
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May 1, 2025 • 21min
Max Scheler, Ressentiment - Sources Of Ressentiment - Sadler's Lectures - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century German philosopher, sociologist of knowledge, and phenomenologist, Max Scheler's work Ressentiment, which provides an interpretation of Friedrich Nietzsche's concept of that same name. It focuses on Scheler's analysis of two main sources of ressentiment, namely the desire for revenge, on the one hand, and envy, jealousy, and the competitive impulse. There are other affects that can figure into ressentiment as well, that Scheler identifies, such as hatred, malice, spite, the urge to detract, and schadenfreude.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 23min
Max Scheler, Ressentiment - A Description of Ressentiment - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century German philosopher, sociologist of knowledge, and phenomenologist, Max Scheler's work Ressentiment, which provides an interpretation of Friedrich Nietzsche's concept of that same name. It focuses on the initial phenomenological description that Scheler develops of the affect and dynamic of ressentiment.
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Apr 29, 2025 • 13min
Virginia Held, Feminist Transformations of Moral Theory - The Self And Relationships
Dive into the transformative ideas of Virginia Held as she critiques traditional moral theories centered on individuality. Explore how feminist ethics redefines the self through the lens of relationships, highlighting their intrinsic value. Discover the importance of personal connections in moral development and how these insights challenge established ethical frameworks. This thought-provoking discussion encourages a reevaluation of how we understand morality and community.

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Apr 28, 2025 • 13min
Virginia Held, Feminist Transformations of Moral Theory - The Public Vs The Private
Explore Virginia Held's critique of traditional moral theories that restrict women's roles to the private sphere. Discover how feminist perspectives transform ethical considerations by emphasizing the importance of childhood flourishing. The discussion delves into the unique aspects of human mothering and its influence on language and culture, elevating nurturing to a revolutionary social practice. This examination challenges conventional views, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of morality that recognizes the significance of the private alongside the public realm.

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Apr 27, 2025 • 20min
Virginia Held, Feminist Transformations of Moral Theory - Emotion Versus Reason
Dive into the evolving landscape of moral philosophy, where emotion and reason collide. Explore how traditional theories often overlook emotional depth, especially female perspectives. Discover the vital role of empathy in education, healthcare, and social work, enhancing personal connections and well-being. This thought-provoking discussion critiques abstract reasoning and champions a more nuanced approach to ethical decision-making, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual experiences.


