Imagine a great books seminar on kant, spinoza, dostoyevsky, or richard rorty migrating to the pub and continuing into the wee hours, and youll have some sense of the shows seductive combination of heft and flippancy. The partially examined life is a philosophy podcast by some guys who were at one point. Dec 01, 2003 spinoza s book of life leads the reader through the basic teachings of spinoza s ethics and his theologicalpolitical treatise. Thus the righteous is the one who discovers the dynamism that animates him. The partially examined life is a philosophy podcast by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a living but then thought better of it. Each episode, we pick a text and chat about it with some balance.
It demonstrates that spinoza s intention was to free people from their unconscious and irrational passions so that they could learn to truly be themselves. Modern liberalism by which he means the tradition coming from john. This is an excerpt from a prior episode of the partially examined life podcast, discussing baruch spinoza s ethics. Outside of nature, there is nothing, and all that exists is a part of nature. Spinoza claims that laws were given to the ancient hebrews because. Frierson, baruch spinoza ethics reading guide john protevi. Spinoza on human nature the partially examined life. Spinoza on baruch spinozas ethics 1677, books 1 and 2. Spinozas notion of god is examined in the article through prisms of. Spinozas ethics opens with such a heady and original metaphysics that critics and scholars often get ensnared in the rich tangle of questions raised in parts i and ii. We preferred the partially examined life to the examined life. This is an excerpt from a prior episode of the partially examined life podcast, discussing baruch spinozas ethics. Indeed, so much scholarly attention has been lavished on spinozas metaphysics that it is easy to forget what the title of spinozas magnum opus so clearly announces.
Discussing baruch spinozas ethics 1677, books 1 and 2 on god and metaphysics. Jul 18, 2015 introduction to spinozas ethics patrick r. For more than a century after his death, spinozas work was widely considered heretical and atheistic. Aug 24, 2010 the partially examined life is a philosophy podcast by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a living but then thought better of it. Phillips bojack horseman is a raphael bobwaksberg and netflix cartoon project that is in many ways deeply confusing. Spinoza on biblical criticism the partially examined. Spinoza and the radical enlightenment in this video, i look at the philosophy of baruch spinoza 16321677 and the historian jonathan israels new interpretation.
The partially examined life is a philosophy podcast by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a. The partially examined life is a podcast and downloadable audio series about philosophy. About sophiaomni pressthis text is published by sophiaomni press. It is self described at the beginning of many episodes as a philosophy podcast by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a living, but then thought better of it. There was something about the professionalization of philosophy that seemed to go against the spirit of it. In fact, outside of brief accounts written shortly after spinoza s death, this book is probably the first extended treatment of spinoza s life in any language. On the other hand, we call humble the man who too often blushes, who confesses his faults, who sets forth other mens virtues. You can find not one but two unabridged spinoza podcasts, along with dozens of. Bojack horseman and the danger of the partially examined life tessa brunnenmeyer and kristopher g. Baruch spinoza was a seventeenthcentury dutch philosopher who tried to reinvent religion moving it away from something based on superstition and ideas of direct divine intervention to being a.
Uncorrected paperswallace matson 4 excellent essays on spinoza start there. Partially examined life texts goodreads share book. The format is an informal roundtable discussion, with each episode loosely focused on a short reading that introduces at least one big philosophical question, concern, or idea. General philosophy home research guides at university of. Yalom imaginative and erudite sums up the spinoza problem a therapist and a professor of psychiatry at stanfords school of medicine, irvin d. Jul 16, 2016 bojack horseman and the danger of the partially examined life tessa brunnenmeyer and kristopher g. Herma hill kay distinguished professor of law, university of california, berkeley, school of law. Although it explores a similar range of heady topics albeit with a heavier emphasis on philosophy, the partially examined life could not be more different in tone or approach from the more formal in our time. Search for partially spinoza and look under albums. To be virtuous is to know the real access to the fullness of life. Most readers of spinoza treat him as a pure metaphysician, a grim determinist, or a stoic moralist, but none of these descriptions captures the author of the ethics, argues steven b. Thus, the fundamental insight of spinoza in the first book is that nature is an indivisible whole, without cause, substantial. Each episode, we pick a text and chat about it with some balance between insight and flippancy. Although there are many legends and myths about spinozas life, nadlers book is the first extended biography in english.
Spinoza on god and metaphysics the partially examined life. Partially examined life texts score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Bojack horseman and the danger of the partially examined life. This reissuing of the philosophy of spinoza provides the reader with selections from the most important works of spinoza and shows the daring scope of this visionary philosophers thought. Youve got to always look on the bright side of life. Spinozas book of life leads the reader through the basic teachings of spinozas ethics and his theologicalpolitical treatise. The partially examined life a podcast about philosophy, philosophers and philosophical texts. The ethics spinozas main work, is exposed as is a treatise on geometry.
After descartes, there was a big split in philosophy on the problem of how you acquire knowledge. In fact, outside of brief accounts written shortly after spinozas death, this book is probably the first extended treatment of spinozas life in. You dont have to know any philosophy, or even to have read the text were talking about to mostly follow and hopefully enjoy the. The partially examined life the philosophers magazine. This comic is a parody of monty pythons the life of brian. Steven smiths book is not only an approachable and engaging interpretation of one of the most difficult philosophical worksspinozas ethics but an exemplary manifestation of philosophical exegesis. It demonstrates that spinozas intention was to free people from their unconscious and irrational passions so. Telecourse study guide for the examined life vi in this study guide you will find. In this book, spinoza argues that the way to blessedness or salvation for each person. Baruch spinoza the partially examined life philosophy podcast.
The partially examined life a podcast about philosophy poddmap. You dont have to know any philosophy, or even to have read the text were talking about to mostly follow and hopefully. The partially examined life is a philosophy podcast by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a living but then thought. The partially examined life machiavelli on politics. This is the fourth and final article in my series focusing on issues peter watts addresses in his sf novel blindsight. Michael sandel on the partially examined life podcast talks. You dont have to know any philosophy or even have read the text were talking about to follow and enjoy the discussion. Michael sandel on the partially examined life podcast. If you want to study spinoza, this is the first book id advise you to read. I also read his other books on spinoza, youll like his way of explaining. The podcast consists of four guysmark linsenmayer, seth paskin, wes alwan, and dylan caseywhose. Matthew kisners new book, spinoza on human freedom, helps to correct this pattern of neglect. Mar 10, 2020 blindsight 4 the chinese room argument.
Because any attempt to deduce the bright of life from reason alone will still rely on concepts gained from prior experience of the bright side of liiiiiife. Baruch spinoza the book of life is the brain of the school of life, a gathering of the best ideas around wisdom and emotional intelligence. Nadler is one of the best living spinoza interpretors. Jan 28, 2011 this is an excerpt from a prior episode of the partially examined life podcast, discussing baruch spinoza s ethics. Mark suggested we make that experience the theme of an ongoing philosophical discussion. Spinoza s god possesses a number of interesting points of comparison with the buddhists ultimate reality, and understanding these points is essential for grasping the notions of self in both traditions. Spinozas god possesses a number of interesting points of comparison with the buddhists ultimate reality, and understanding these points is essential for grasping the notions of self in both traditions. The partially examined life is a podcast and downloadable audio series about. We discuss chiefly books 3 and 4, which present the classical. An overview of each episode, which highlights the significant concepts and points of view contained in each episode. In this article we will discuss a very famous thought experiment called the chinese room argument and the challenge it poses to the computational theory of mind. The show follows the titular character, a washedup former sitcom actor who happens to be a cartoon horse. In july, the partially examined life philosophy podcast discussed sandels first and most academically influential book, 1982s liberalism and the limits of justice, in which he argued that society cant be neutral with regard to claims about what the good life amounts to. One place to read the earlier spinoza book mark refers to, a short.
Partially examined life podcast spinoza ethics this is an excerpt from a prior episode of the partially examined life podcast, discussing baruch spinoza s ethics. Partially examined life podcast spinoza ethics this is an excerpt from a prior episode of the partially examined life podcast, discussing baruch spinozas ethics. He draws not only on the ethics but also on spinoza s early treatises and later political writings to sketch a compelling portrait of spinoza as a formidable ethical philosopher whose chief concern, across his corpus, is with human liberation. This unique nature, unified and necessary is what spinoza calls god. Virtue in spinoza, has nothing to do with what is commonly understood. Last week, we examined spinozas metaphysics, looking at how his radical reinterpretation of the philosophical terminology of substance, attribute and mode. Also, a good book which unintendedly summarizes history of jews immigrating from spain and.
Citizen edition the partially examined life philosophy podcast a philosophy podcast and blog says. Offering a new reading of spinozas masterpiece, smith asserts that the ethics is a celebration of human freedom and its attendant. Sophiaomni is an independent press founded by educators to expand the domain of human wisdom. The format is an informal roundtable discussion, with each episode loosely focused on a short reading that introduces at least one big philosophical question, concern, or.
And so we decided to create a philosophy podcast with discussions that were informed but not overly academic, less like a classroom lecture and more like a conversation over drinks after class, and unified by the question of what makes philosophy worthwhile. Being virtuous is to acquire true knowledge of our passions through appropriate ideas and concepts. He withheld much of his work because he feared retribution from a group of theologians who had publicly accused him of atheism. Offering a new reading of spinozas masterpiece, smith asserts that the ethics is a celebration of human freedom and its attendant joys and responsibilities and. This is just the first of two discussions well be having about this book, with ep. Spinoza discusses the mind and body in book ii of the ethics. In this book, spinoza argues that the way to blessedness or salvation for each person involves an expansion of the mind towards an intuitive. Baruch spinoza was a seventeenthcentury dutch philosopher who tried to reinvent religion moving it away from something based on superstition and ideas of direct divine intervention to being a discipline that was far more impersonal, quasiscientific and yet also, at all times, serenely consoling. Each episode we pick a text and chat about it with insight and flippancy.
Partially examined life podcast spinoza ethics youtube. Pdf the true religion and the philosophical god of spinoza. Ethics spinozapart 3 wikisource, the free online library. The partially examined life a podcast about philosophy. This sweet little book really helped me understand spinozas ethics. The partially examined life a philosophy podcast and. Yalom is the author of several professional works and a novelist who has introduced three different philosophers into his fictionfirst nietzsche, then schopenhauer and now spinoza. That seems like a nobrainer to us now, but thats thanks to a long intellectual tradition that fed directly out of spinoza, and a spinoza like take on, say, islam is badly needed in many parts of the. A set of learning objectives, which will serve as benchmarks for your climb from the unexamined to the examined life. Jun 14, 2001 although there are many legends and myths about spinoza s life, nadlers book is the first extended biography in english. This first discussion we cover the rest of the book in episode 25 focuses on.
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