Under the serene moonlight, we revisit the ancient streets of Athens where Diogenes of Sinope, with his audacious spirit, challenged the norms of his time through acts of theatrical defiance. Through whispered narratives, we encounter the eccentric philosopher who sought truth by holding a lamp to the daylight, searching for an honest man amidst the pretenses of society. As he makes his bed in a large ceramic jar, eschewing the comforts that chain others to convention, we sense the profound simplicity in his quest for authenticity. Let us untangle the layers of his philosophy tonight, finding peace in the purity of his unconventional wisdom.This episode is hosted by William Davis. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
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Noam Chomsky (b.1928)
Tonight, we wander through the luminous corridors of the mind with Noam Chomsky as our guide, exploring the profound depths of language and thought. Drifting from the groundbreaking Syntactic Structures into the reflective pools of Language and Mind, we unearth how language mirrors our cognitive landscapes, revealing universal grammars soft whispers across humanitys diverse tongues. As the gentle currents of understanding carry us forward, Chomskys theories refine into a delicate critique of media in Manufacturing Consent, where truths are softly sculpted by unseen hands. Let us unfurl these intricate thoughts like night-blooming flowers, discovering tranquility in the intellectual embrace.This episode is hosted by Abigail Johnson. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
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David Chalmers (b.1966)
As night falls, we immerse ourselves in the profound, quiet waters of David Chalmerss exploration of consciousness, tracing the gentle ripples he leaves in the philosophy of mind. His thoughts meander through the complexities of experience, where the hard problem of consciousness asks why subjective sensations exist at all amidst a world of observable phenomena. Chalmerss pioneering naturalistic dualism, suggesting that our conscious experiences are as fundamental as time or space, acts as a beacon, guiding us through the shadowy realms of thought and theory. Let us drift into the depths of this contemplative space, where the whispers of consciousness blend softly into the fabric of reality.This episode is hosted by Abigail Johnson. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
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Max Horkheimer (b.1895)
In the quiet stillness of reflection, we explore the depths of Max Horkheimer’s profound critiques on the trajectory of modern thought. Our journey traverses the harsh landscapes of reason turned instrument of oppression, as revealed in the Dialectic of Enlightenment, and delves deeper into the Eclipse of Reason, where reasons transformation into a mechanistic tool unravels. In the gentle embrace of the night, we reflect on the emancipatory potential of critical theory that Horkheimer champions, seeking to transform not only our understanding but also the fabric of society itself. Let us drift into a contemplative reverie, where ideas float like soft clouds in a dusk-laden sky, inviting us to rethink the power of reason as a beacon of liberation.This episode is hosted by William Davis. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
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PREMIUM: Max Horkheimer (b.1895)
In the quiet stillness of reflection, we explore the depths of Max Horkheimer’s profound critiques on the trajectory of modern thought. Our journey traverses the harsh landscapes of reason turned instrument of oppression, as revealed in the Dialectic of Enlightenment, and delves deeper into the Eclipse of Reason, where reasons transformation into a mechanistic tool unravels. In the gentle embrace of the night, we reflect on the emancipatory potential of critical theory that Horkheimer champions, seeking to transform not only our understanding but also the fabric of society itself. Let us drift into a contemplative reverie, where ideas float like soft clouds in a dusk-laden sky, inviting us to rethink the power of reason as a beacon of liberation.This episode is hosted by William Davis. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm
Big ideas, softly spoken.
Unwind with the lives and ideas of the world’s great thinkers—told softly, slowly, and with care. Each episode offers a gentle journey through the reflections of a single philosopher: from the quiet ethics of Confucius to the inner doubts of Descartes, the radical hope of Spinoza to the solitude of Simone Weil. Whether you're curious about philosophy or simply seeking calm at day’s end, Sleep with Philosophy offers a peaceful place to listen, wonder, and let go. Subscribe now, or listen ad-free with Whisper Premium at www.whisper.fm.
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