Accented Philosophy
The relevant philosophy podcast with Dr Andreas Matthias.
Discussions with guests, inspiration, knowledge, and advice on how to apply philosophy to everyday life.
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Every Tuesday.
Episodes
88 episodes
088. The Philosophy of Epicurus Part 3 (Livestream)
A livestream recording of Epicurus' Principal Doctrines, part 3. Find all the episodes on the Daily Philosophy YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA...
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Season 5
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Episode 88
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57:33
087. The Philosophy of Epicurus Part 2 (Livestream)
A livestream recording of Epicurus' Principal Doctrines, second session. Find all the episodes on the Daily Philosophy YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...
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Season 5
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Episode 87
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1:04:18
086. The Philosophy of Epicurus Part 1 (Livestream)
This is a group reading of Epicurus' introductory classic, the Principal Doctrines. If you'd like to participate, come over to YouTube where we all read philosophy together, one classic at a time! Here is a link to the next book we'll be readin...
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Season 5
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Episode 86
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49:03
085. Let's Read Epicurus Together!
The Accented Philosophy podcast changes its format today! Instead of the short, inspirational messages, I'll bring you longer, live sessions, in which we read a philosophy classic together. The first five sessions are about Epicurus' Principal ...
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Season 5
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Episode 85
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11:20
084. Love's Ladder - Plato's Theory of Love
Plato's theory of love emphasises how we grow as human beings and how, in parallel, our understanding of love matures.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in s...
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Season 4
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Episode 84
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6:14
083. Why Love? Aristotle and the Purpose of Love
Aristotle's theory of love emphasises the purpose of love and the benefits a loving relationship (which can also be a friendship) gives to our lives.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to e...
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Season 4
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Episode 83
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8:09
082. Passion and Commitment
In love, it's easy to confuse passion with commitment. Erich Fromm's theory of love analyses these concepts.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small porti...
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Season 4
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Episode 82
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12:17
081. Does Love Have a Value?
What is the value of love?In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Find al...
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Season 4
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Episode 81
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7:35
080. Erich Fromm on Activity vs Busy-ness
We're all keeping busy, but is this the same as being truly active as a person? Erich Fromm on activity and busy-ness.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in s...
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Season 4
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Episode 80
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7:11
079. Is Private Property Immoral?
Are we doing anything wrong by owning things? Erich Fromm on the ethics of private ownership.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you ca...
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Season 4
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Episode 79
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10:33
078. Decluttering the Mind
Most of us have too much stuff. Stuff that is not really needed, that does not make us happier, and that just fills up our lives. But what can we do to solve this problem?In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy a...
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Season 4
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Episode 78
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8:20
077. Western and Eastern Views of a Flower
The difference between HAVING and BEING in our lives, according to philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm. Here: A flower seen by two poets, one Western and one Japanese.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy...
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Season 4
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Episode 77
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5:27
076. Can You "Have" Happiness?
The difference between HAVING and BEING in our lives, according to philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small port...
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Season 4
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Episode 76
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5:55
075. Who Likes Household Chores?
We all avoid household work, if we can. But is it wise to do so?In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch br...
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Season 4
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Episode 75
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8:29
074. What is Alienation?
What is alienation at work, and what can we do about it?In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a...
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Season 4
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Episode 74
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9:05
073. The Prepper Fallacy: Do We Need Society?
When I go to the wilderness with my bushcraft knife or my 4WD Jeep, what do I need society for?In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you ...
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Season 4
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Episode 73
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9:48
072. Do You Have a Choice?
The Industrial Revolution and capitalism have brought us previously unknown material wealth -- but only if what you want is also what everyone else wants.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply...
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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8:00
071. Are We All Made to Be the Same?
Conformity is a way of giving away the responsibility for our own lives. When we are part of a mass of people, we feel safe.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do i...
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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7:06
070. Freedom and Destructiveness
Destroying what scares us...In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Find ...
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Season 4
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Episode 70
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8:00
069. Bossed Around and Happy?
Submitting to authority is one of the ways how we can get rid of our freedom.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to duri...
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Season 4
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Episode 69
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5:58
068. Escaping from Freedom
Freedom is supposed to be a good thing -- then why are so many of us trying to escape from it?In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you c...
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Season 4
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Episode 68
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7:10
067. The Creative Lunch
Creativity is more than sculpture, paintings and music. It is what keeps us human in our everyday lives.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions ...
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Season 4
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Episode 67
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9:57
066. The Hindu Stages of Life Today
The ancient Indian concept of different stages of life, each with its own purpose, is still very relevant today!In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small p...
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Season 4
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Episode 66
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8:55
065. The Jesus Habit. How a Man Transformed Himself
The story of Ted Neeley, who played Jesus -- until it wasn't playing anymore.In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to duri...
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Season 4
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Episode 65
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6:31
064. Using AI Wisely (and What Aristotle Would Say)
In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Find all episodes with video and text on ...
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Season 4
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Episode 64
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12:10