The Wisdom Of
Kristian Urstad and Stephen Webb
In this podcast we explore great works of philosophy and literature and art, and try to pull out of them what’s most interesting and inspiring! Whether they come from the works of Plato, or Dostoevsky or Picasso, here we explore ideas that move mountains and rock the soul! So, come join us, won’t you? Come worship at the alter of ideas, and come celebrate the dancing of thought. Welcome to the Wisdom Of!
Episodes
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Aug 19, 2023 • 23min
Do you really want to live forever?
Is immortality all that it's cracked up to be? I don't think so! Find out why!
Aug 11, 2023 • 11min
Are you a Platonist or an Aristotelian?
Exploring the differences between being an Aristotelian and a Platonist, including their writing styles, views on life and morality, and understanding of the soul and forms. Contrasting outlooks depicted in Raphael's painting, with Plato focused on higher reality and Aristotle focused on the sensory world.
Aug 5, 2023 • 21min
The Pros and Cons of Nostalgia!
What is nostalgia exactly? And is it beneficial or can it be disadvantageous? Let's find out!
Jul 27, 2023 • 21min
Eros and Agape - Two great but very different kinds of love!
The history of eros and agape is super interesting, and each, in their own way, express incredibly powerful and important aspects of love! Find out more!
Jul 21, 2023 • 14min
Lou Salome - Was Nietzsche actually religious?
Lou Salome was a personal friend of Nietzsche for a short time. Later she wrote a book about him. Let's find out what she said!
Jul 15, 2023 • 13min
What I like about Robinson Crusoe!
In this episode, I try to explain what I love about Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe! (I think I called him Willam Defoe, but, who cares, there are worse mistakes to make in life.)
Jul 10, 2023 • 12min
Descartes' I think, therefore I am!
In this episode, I talk a bit about Descartes' famous line and what sort of influence it's had on us!
Jul 10, 2023 • 23min
Paul Tillich and Plato on Courage!
What is courage exactly? Whatever it is, it's more than a Tragically Hip song!
Jul 1, 2023 • 18min
Marcuse and Nietzsche - Rebellion against the Masses!
Why rebel against mass society? Let me count the ways!
Jun 23, 2023 • 11min
Fromm's To Have or To Be?
A little less having and a little more being! So says the famous psychologist Erich Fromm!
