My Inner Monologue

What happens when the standard narratives about love, happiness, and purpose begin to unravel? In this audio adaptation of "Questioning Existence: A Philosophy of Connection and Dissolution," author Parthasarathy M offers a deeply personal exploration of the existential questions that haunt us in our quietest moments. Born from periods of dissociation, depression, and quiet contemplation, this wor...

What if the most honest thing a person can say is "I know nothing"? In this episode, Parthasarathy M sits with the questions most of us inherit but rarely examine — why we want what we want, why money quietly runs the show, why we feel separate from each other when we so obviously aren't, and why suffering seems to live more in the mind than in the world outside it. It isn't a lecture. It isn't se...

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Four guys talking about stoicism!

Discover the fascinating life and revolutionary ideas of Immanuel Kant, the 18th-century philosopher who tried to answer one of humanity's biggest questions: How can we be good people without relying on religion? In this video, we break down Kant's complex philosophy into simple, everyday language. #deepthoughts #existentialism #happiness #Philosophy #Kant #Ethics #Morality #Enlightenment #Categor...

Can anyone be truly a pessimist?

Join us for an intimate and free-flowing discussion that starts with a single song and blossoms into a profound exploration of a cinematic universe. In this episode, we delve into "Paravaiye Engirukirai," the masterpiece from the film  Kattradhu Thamizh , composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and sung by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja. The host argues that this track is one of the most significant i...

Join me for an intimate and free-flowing discussion that starts with a single song and blossoms into a profound exploration of a cinematic universe. In this episode, we delve into "Paravaiye Engirukirai," the masterpiece from the film  Kattradhu Thamizh , composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and sung by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja. The host argues that this track is one of the most significant i...

Why are we so obsessed with what other people think of us? In this raw and candid episode, we explore the deep-seated reasons behind our need for external validation, from our evolutionary drive to "fit in" to the social pressures of the modern world. Drawing inspiration from the philosophy of Jean-Paul Sartre, this podcast makes the case for living an "authentic" life—one wher...

What is the driving force behind our existence? In this deeply personal and philosophical exploration, a speaker grapples with the profound and often pessimistic ideas of German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. Journey through concepts like the "Will to Live" and discover a challenging perspective on love, viewing it not as a divine emotion but as a biological imperative for the survival...

Why does getting your dream car or dream job only provide fleeting satisfaction? Why are we always moving from one state of discontent to the next? Philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer offers a dark but powerful explanation. In this episode, we explore his idea of the "will to life" and how it condemns us to a life of striving. We discuss the two fates of humanity—endless desire or crushing b...

Meet Søren Kierkegaard: the brilliant, gloomy, and surprisingly hilarious 19th-century philosopher who became the father of existentialism. We dive into the mind of a man who mocked the illusions of modern life—our faith in work, family, and love—and argued that regret is inevitable. Explore his concepts of "angst," the torment of choice, and why he believed the only intelligent response...

In a world drifting away from religion, how can we know what's right? Immanuel Kant, one of history's greatest thinkers, tried to answer that very question. This episode unpacks the philosophy of the man who sought to replace religious authority with the power of human reason. We'll demystify his most famous concept, the 'Categorical Imperative,' and show how this complex idea...

He called himself 'just a joker,' but Emil Cioran was one of the 20th century's most profound writers on despair. This episode explores the life and brilliantly bleak philosophy of the Romanian-French thinker. We dive into his witty aphorisms on suicide, meaninglessness, and insomnia, and ask a surprising question: How can such a dark writer offer so much comfort? Discover the man who...

In a world drifting away from religion, how can we know what's right? Immanuel Kant, one of history's greatest thinkers, tried to answer that very question. This episode unpacks the philosophy of the man who sought to replace religious authority with the power of human reason. We'll demystify his most famous concept, the 'Categorical Imperative,' and show how this complex idea...

In a world drifting away from religion, how can we know what's right? Immanuel Kant, one of history's greatest thinkers, tried to answer that very question. This episode unpacks the philosophy of the man who sought to replace religious authority with the power of human reason. We'll demystify his most famous concept, the 'Categorical Imperative,' and show how this complex idea...

He called himself 'just a joker,' but Emil Cioran was one of the 20th century's most profound writers on despair. This episode explores the life and brilliantly bleak philosophy of the Romanian-French thinker. We dive into his witty aphorisms on suicide, meaninglessness, and insomnia, and ask a surprising question: How can such a dark writer offer so much comfort? Discover the man who...

He called himself 'just a joker,' but Emil Cioran was one of the 20th century's most profound writers on despair. This episode explores the life and brilliantly bleak philosophy of the Romanian-French thinker. We dive into his witty aphorisms on suicide, meaninglessness, and insomnia, and ask a surprising question: How can such a dark writer offer so much comfort? Discover the man who...

Is love just a biological program for reproduction? What's the real reason we find someone "good-looking"? In this deeply philosophical yet casual conversation, two friends go down the rabbit hole of questioning the very nature of attraction, love, and life's purpose. The discussion tackles profound questions: If we removed all physical pleasure—hugs, sex, intimacy—would we still...

Ever feel like life is a cosmic joke, and every choice, big or small, will end in regret? Meet Søren Kierkegaard, the brilliant, gloomy, and surprisingly funny 19th-century philosopher who not only agreed but made it the core of his work. This episode dives into the mind of the 'father of existentialism.' We explore his takedown of modern life, his profound concept of anxiety (angst), why...

Ever feel like life is a cosmic joke, and every choice, big or small, will end in regret? Meet Søren Kierkegaard, the brilliant, gloomy, and surprisingly funny 19th-century philosopher who not only agreed but made it the core of his work. This episode dives into the mind of the 'father of existentialism.' We explore his takedown of modern life, his profound concept of anxiety (angst), why...

Would you choose to exist if given the chance? This raw, unfiltered conversation dives headfirst into life's most profound questions. We start with a simple choice and spiral into a deep exploration of happiness, sadness, and the very nature of desire. Is happiness a real state, or is it simply the absence of suffering? Is every desire we have a form of pain? Join us as we connect these existe...

This episode introduces the first part of a comprehensive series exploring the philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer, one of history's most pessimistic yet profound thinkers. Host Stephen West guides listeners through Schopenhauer's groundbreaking metaphysical system and his startling conclusions about human existence, love, and suffering. Schopenhauer's Foundation : How he built upon Imma...

Would you choose to exist if given the chance? This raw, unfiltered conversation dives headfirst into life's most profound questions. We start with a simple choice and spiral into a deep exploration of happiness, sadness, and the very nature of desire. Is happiness a real state, or is it simply the absence of suffering? Is every desire we have a form of pain? Join us as we connect these existe...

Would you choose to exist if given the chance? This raw, unfiltered conversation dives headfirst into life's most profound questions. We start with a simple choice and spiral into a deep exploration of happiness, sadness, and the very nature of desire. Is happiness a real state, or is it simply the absence of suffering? Is every desire we have a form of pain? Join us as we connect these existe...