Today we talk about the distinction between left and right. Lacan's thoughts on desire. How Capitalism captures desire and identity. I would prefer not to. Moderately conservative communism. Hope you enjoy it! :)Sponsors:Exclusive NordVPN Deal: https://nordvpn.com/philothis Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHISGet more: Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethisFind the podcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/philosophize-this/id659155419Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Shpxw7dPoxRJCdfFXTWLERSS: http://www.philosophizethis.libsyn.org/Be social:Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow

Today we go into a deeper explanation of ideology and dialectics. Liberal democratic capitalism is featured as a special guest. Hope you enjoy it! :)Sponsors:Nord VPN: https://www.NordVPN.com/philothisBetter Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHISLMNT: https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philoThank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcastX: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow

As we regularly do on this program-- we engage in a metamodernist steelmanning of different philosophical positions. Hopefully the process brings people some joy. Today we go from ideology, to New Atheism vs Creationism, to Aristotle, to Thomas Nagel, to Phillip Goff's new book called Why? The Purpose of the Universe. Sponsors:Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHISEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/philothis Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcastX: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow

Today we give an introduction to the thinking of Slavoj Zizek-- at least as much as is possible in ~35 mins. The goal is for this to be a primer for the rest of the series.Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Sponsors:AG1: https://www.DrinkAg1.com/philoBetter Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHISLMNT: https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philoWebsite: https://www.philosophizethis.org/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcastX: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow

Today we talk more about anarchism. Sponsors:Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHISFactor: http://www.FactorMeals.com/pt50Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcastX: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow

Today we answer some questions about the potential security risks of an anarchist society. Sponsors:https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philohttps://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIShttps://www.DrinkAg1.com/philoThank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcastX: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow

Today we talk about some of the work of Murray Bookchin. We talk about anarchism as a historical trend in human thought that keeps recurring. Then we talk about the superficiality of typical approaches to being environmentally conscious. We talk about Futurism and the hope of colonizing other planets. We talk about Artificial Intelligence and why people sometimes don't feel like celebrating its arrival. Sponsors:Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHISNordVPN: https://www.NordVPN.com/philothisGet more:Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethisPhilosophize This! Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips Be social:X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshowThank you for making the show possible. 🙂

Today we talk about some common misconceptions about Anarchism, the weaknesses of traditional government structures, a possible alternative way of cooperating and whether or not the government is the hierarchy we should be focusing on.Sponsors:NordVPN - https://www.NordVPN.com/PHILOTHISRocket Money - https://www.RocketMoney.com/PTGiveWell - https://www.GiveWell.org (mention Philosophize This! at checkout)Get more:Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethisPhilosophize This! Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips Be social:Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshowThank you for making the show possible. 🙂

Today we talk about the philosophy of Giorgio Agamben. Human rights, a political tactic to dehumanize groups that has been growing in popularity, governments declaring states of emergency and how the concept of potential may in fact be a unifying force.https://www.philosophizethis.org

Today we talk about the lessons found in the ancient Greek play titled Hecuba. We talk about the great Stoic ethicists Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. We talk about Martha Nussbaum and her work looking to infuse classical Stoic ideas with all that we've learned in the sciences over thousands of years. We talk about compassion. Shame and guilt. Her capabilities approach. It's a whole lot of fun for the whole family. :)