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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Sep 13, 2023 • 12min
Saving the sublime and bringing back the awe in awesome!
What does the word sublime really mean? And why does getting this right matter? Find out!
Sep 9, 2023 • 12min
Some differences between Eastern and Western philosophy
What are some of the fundamental differences between Eastern and Western philosophy? Find out!
Sep 2, 2023 • 14min
Karl Marx - Religion is a product of social disorder!
Marx believed that if you fix our social condition, then religion will disappear! Find out why!
Aug 25, 2023 • 12min
Can the immoralist be happy?
Can a bad or evil person be happy? Seems so, but maybe it's not so straight forward after all!
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.)
