Academy of Ideas

In this lecture we look at the 20th century cultural anthropologist Ernest Becker's ideas regarding how the fear of death haunts the human being, shaping one's experience of reality. We look at how Becker thought individuals alleviate this fear by striving to live meaningful and significant lives. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academy...

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In this video we introduce Aristotle's ideas on the nature of knowledge, his four causes, and his teleological view of nature. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings on Aristotle: Aristotle for Everybody - http://amzn.to/27T6bss (affiliate link) Aristotle: The Desire to Understand - http://amzn.to/1Z1e9tA (a...

The Path from the "Last Man" to Personal Greatness Who This Episode Is For: This episode is for anyone who feels trapped in the "comfort trap" of modern existence. If you feel like you are merely drifting through life, sedated by digital distractions and social conformity, and you sense a deeper potential buried beneath the surface, this is your wake-up call. In This Episode: We explore the psycho...

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Become a Supporting Member and get access to exclusive videos: https://academyofideas.com/members/ ======== In this lecture we investigate Richard Taylor's idea, building on the thought of Aristotle, that personal excellence is best attained through the cultivation of one's capacity for creativity. =============================================== Support us on Patreon by donating any amount per vid...

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In this lecture we investigate what Ernest Becker called the universal urge to heroism. We look at the different ways Becker proposed individuals strive for heroism, and introduce what he called genuine heroism. =================================================== Support us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/academyofideas Recommended Readings: The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker - http://amzn.to/1TG...

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