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
Mentioned books
Jan 1, 2024 • 22min
Jung and The Stages of Life - Mid-life crisis and old age!
We need to start a college course designed to deal with the typical midlife crisis! Or so says Carl Jung! Find out more!
Dec 21, 2023 • 11min
The degeneration of gift-giving! A Christmas special!
What's happened to the joy and authenticity of gift-giving? Find out more!
Dec 15, 2023 • 11min
Nietzsche on Buddhism!
Nietzsche had mixed feelings about Buddhism. Find out more!
Dec 8, 2023 • 11min
Kafka's Letter to his Father!
Kafka's Letter to his Father offers an incredibly striking and penetrating analysis of the psychological roots and the effects of power within a family. Find out more!
Dec 2, 2023 • 19min
Sartre vs. Camus: Revolutionary vs. Rebel - The Big Dispute!
Exploring the falling out between Sartre and Camus, their differing views on totalitarianism and revolution, rebellion vs. revolution, and Camus' perspectives on justice and its human aspect.
Nov 25, 2023 • 11min
Can you be GRATEFUL for life if you're an ATHEIST?
Can non-theists feel existential gratitude? Let's explore!
Nov 18, 2023 • 11min
Existentialism and Cezanne's Doubt!
Why is there such a close connection between existentialism and the artist? Let's explore!
Nov 10, 2023 • 16min
Lucretius - A spoonful of sugar!
In his On The Nature of Things, a work devoted to an explanation of the views of Epicurus, Lucretius writes poetically rather than using standard prose. Why? Let's explore!
Nov 4, 2023 • 21min
Heraclitus - The times they are a-changin!
Change is normal, Heraclitus tells us. But how about the sort of rapid change we see happening today? Is it too much even for Heraclitus? Let's explore!
Oct 26, 2023 • 17min
Thanatos - The fear of, and the desire for, death!
From plastic surgery to Freud's death-drive, we seem to both fear death and secretly welcome it at the same time! Welcome to the underworld!
