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What's Social Psychology? (#8)

Gogol: Russian or Ukranian? Settling the matter once and for all

What's Cognitive Psychology? (#7)

What is Psychotherapy? (#6)

What's Psychology? The Full Course

This podcast course explores the history and purpose of psychology, tracing its origins from ancient Greece and India to its modern scientific form, highlighting the roles of philosophy and literature in its development. It examines how psychology understands the human mind, including consciousness and the unconscious,...

7 Life Lessons from Ayn Rand

The podcast explores Ayn Rand's philosophy, particularly her concept of "virtue of selfishness," arguing it promotes transparency and rational self-interest, not tribalism. It emphasizes reason as the foundation for a robust society, guiding individuals to pursue their happiness responsibly. The podcast further discuss...

Socrates vs Plato vs Aristotle

The podcast discusses the origins of Western philosophy, starting with Socrates, who emphasized rational questioning to find truth and was ultimately condemned for challenging societal norms. It then explores Plato's idealism, suggesting that true knowledge exists within us, using the Allegory of the Cave as an example...

Eastern Philosophy vs Western Philosophy

The podcast explores the fundamental differences between Eastern and Western philosophies, tracing their roots back to ancient Greece, India, and China. It posits that geographical and environmental factors, such as reliance on trade versus agriculture, influenced the development of distinct philosophical priorities: W...

Jon Fosse - 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature (18 Geniuses Ignored)

Leo Tolstoy's Remarkable Writings and Profound Philosophy

This monologue podcast delves into the life, works, and philosophies of Leo Tolstoy, comparing him to literary figures like Charles Dickens and Fyodor Dostoevsky. It explores Tolstoy's biography, contrasting his aristocratic background with Dickens' humble beginnings, and analyzes their respective writing styles, theme...

The Incredible Works of 8 Russian Giants

In this monologue podcast, the speaker delves into Russian literature, highlighting key authors and their works across two parts. The speaker begins by characterizing Russian literature as a stark reflection of reality, shaped by the country's harsh climate, and then introduces giants like Pushkin, Lermontov, Gogol, Go...

Dostoevsky's Startling Predictions: Are They Coming True? (7 Tales)

In this monologue podcast, the speaker delves into the life, works, and philosophies of Fyodor Dostoevsky, comparing him to other literary figures like Tolstoy, Turgenev, and Nietzsche. The speaker summarizes several of Dostoevsky's major novels and short stories, including "Crime and Punishment," "The Brothers Karamaz...

The Remarkable Tales of Jorge Luis Borges - Unveiling the Genius After A Head Injury

This monologue explores the life and work of Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges, focusing on how a near-fatal head injury in 1938 served as a catalyst for his unique writing style. The speaker divides Borges's work into two sections: "Borges the Scientist" and "Borges the Artist," analyzing ten of his short stories fro...

The Ultimate Clash of the Unconscious: Freud vs Jung (#5)

The podcast discusses the approaches of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung to psychoanalysis and the concept of the unconscious mind. It begins by contrasting psychoanalysis with behaviorism, then delves into Freud's theories, including the three levels of consciousness (conscious, pre-conscious, and unconscious), the influen...

What is Behavioural Psychology? (#4)

What's Consciousness? Is it a sponge or water? (#3)

Milan Kundera - A Genius Philosopher-Novelist

This podcast explores the life and work of Milan Kundera, a famous writer with Czech origins who spent much of his life in France and considered himself a French writer. The podcast delves into Kundera's biography, including his early involvement with the Communist Party, his eventual exile to France, and his literary ...

What's the Purpose of Psychology? (#2)

Nature and Anxiety: Exploring the Genius of Clarice Lispector

The podcast explores the life and works of Clarice Lispector, a 20th-century literary genius, examining her unique writing style that defies traditional structure and delves into the chaotic nature of the human condition. The speaker discusses Lispector's biography, from her birth in Ukraine to her literary success in ...

The Philosophical Origin of Psychology (#1)