Hosted by Murat Ergen · EN · 39 episodes
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Welcome to Philosophical Odysseys! Here, we take philosophy off the dusty shelves and bring it straight to the heart of life. Guided by ancient thinkers, we embark on a deep exploration of existence, ethics, and our search for meaning. From Nietzsche to the Stoics, and from the light of ancient wisdom to the struggles of the modern world, we seek not just answers, but the right questions. If you wish to grasp life through a deeper lens and open new doors in your mind, join us. If you’re ready, let’s begin!
Murat Ergen hosts Philosophical Odysseys, a society show with 39 episodes published.
In this profound analysis of Friedrich Nietzsche's masterpiece "The Birth of Tragedy," we delve into the epic conflict between the two opposing forces of art and existence: Apollonian order and measure versus Dionysian e
Are you ready to lift the veil of secrecy behind reality? In this episode, based on Arthur Schopenhauer's masterpiece "The World as Will and Representation", we embark on a deep philosophical journey into the nature of l
Is beauty merely an abstract concept belonging to art and nature, or is it an existential necessity and a form of social action? In this episode, we trace the concepts of "beauty" and "aesthetics" throughout human histor
Do the words "reality" and "truth," which we often use interchangeably in daily life, actually mean the same thing? In this episode, we explore the fascinating and profound difference between these two fundamental pillar
As one of the most influential philosophical movements of the ancient world, Stoicism is not just a system of thought, but a practical guide on how to live rightly in a challenging world. In this episode, we embark on th
Welcome behind the scenes of one of the greatest intellectual friendships in history, a bond that laid the foundations of modern thought! One is the cheerful, outgoing, and skeptical philosopher David Hume, known as the
If the pursuit of happiness itself is making you unhappy, perhaps you are looking for the wrong thing. According to Badiou, true happiness is not a mere satisfaction, but the courage to pursue the impossible. In this pod
Why do we settle for fleeting moments of happiness instead of transforming into lasting joy? Based on Çetin Balanuye's book "Where Does Spinoza's Joy Come From?", this podcast examines the three great illusions that secr
Building an unshakable mind, from slavery to wisdom... In this video, we explore the philosophy of Stoicism through the eyes of Epictetus, who was born a slave in the Roman era and became one of history's greatest philos
Do you have the courage to use your own understanding? From Ancient Rome to the Age of Enlightenment, from the scientific revolution to today's siege of AI and digital algorithms, humanity's greatest intellectual motto r
Close your eyes and imagine for a moment that you are a bat... You fly at dusk flapping your web-like arms, you perceive your surroundings through the echoes of high-frequency sound waves (with a sonar system) instead of
Could the idea that hard work is a virtue actually be one of history's greatest misconceptions? Nobel Prize-winning thinker Bertrand Russell's provocative masterpiece "In Praise of Idleness" challenges the modern world's
Why do we act the way we do? Discover the hidden motives behind human behavior with Alfred Adler's groundbreaking Individual Psychology! In this video, we dive deep into one of the most important works in the history of
Desmond Morris: The Nature of Happiness – An Evolutionary Perspective Desmond Morris’s work, titled The Nature of Happiness (Mutluluk Üzerine), addresses this universal emotion from a biological and evolutionary perspect
What is the real reason behind the impulsive and reckless decisions of Donald Trump in the US presidential seat? In this video, we analyze Trump's actions not merely as an "unexplainable anomaly" or a political tactic, b
Inspired by Zoran Terzić's striking work "Idiocracy: The Culture of the New Idiot," this video examines one of the greatest dilemmas of modern society. We embark on a compelling historical journey from the reclusive, que
After Virtue: The Moral Catastrophe and the Quest for Meaning Good, evil, right, or wrong... Why do our contemporary moral debates reach a stalemate, never arriving at a rational conclusion? In one of contemporary philos
Alain de Botton: The Consolations of Philosophy – Wisdom as Practical Medicine Alain de Botton’s work, The Consolations of Philosophy, offers practical solutions to the fundamental grievances of daily life in the light o
This video explores the profound scientific legacy of the Islamic Golden Age (8th-14th centuries) and its deep philosophical connections to Masonic thought. Discover the House of Wisdom (Beyt'ül Hikme) in Baghdad, where
René Descartes: The Architect of Certainty – "I Think, Therefore I Am" "How can you prove that everything isn't just a dream, a grand illusion, or the scheme of a 'malicious demon' dedicated solely to deceiving you? Coul
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