What’s German Philosophy?

The podcast explores 500 years of German philosophy, arguing that Western civilization is essentially German due to the profound impact of German thinkers. It outlines four major dialectics: God versus nature, idealism versus materialism, conscious versus unconscious mind, and logic versus storytelling, highlighting key figures and movements within each. The podcast suggests that German analytical thinking, spurred by events like the Reformation and the invention of the printing press, has shaped modernity in science, philosophy, and even economics, influencing global ideologies and practices.