Sample insults by philosophers that are true to their style: Heraclitus: “Why don’t you just flux off.” Aristotle: “All men by nature desire to know — just not about you.” Schopenhauer: “Your mind — so narrow that even the will to nothingness can’t find an opening.” Plato: “All in all, you’re just another shadow on […]
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Stephen Hicks highlights underlying philosophical assumptions in discussions of race and racism. In Part 1, we evaluate claims such as the subjectivity of truth, life as a zero-sum game, and valuing group identity over individuality. Dr. Hicks is Professor of Philosophy at Rockford University, USA. What to listen for: 1. How are you viewing the
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Maria Clara Vieira, Editor, Gazeta de Povo, March 2022Interview of Stephen R. C. Hicks To see the interview in Portuguese, please go to this link: Gazeta do Povo. “The fight with Wokism will get ugly, but rationality will prevail” Stephen Hicks 1) In conservative and “classic liberal” environments in Brazil, there is great concern with
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My three talks in Brazil came to a satisfactory conclusion, and I am grateful to all those who made the tour possible. * “Freedom of Expression — versus Postmodernism.” IFL, SFL, ARCLA, INSPER in Sao Paulo * “Democracy’s Decline?” Atlantos conference in Porto Alegre * “Are the Culture Wars the New Cold War?” Forum da
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On her schools: And I repeat this contrast quotation from Kant: For more, from my Philosophy of Education series. Montessori, at time 1:35:49 in this video, in connection with Objectivist philosopher Ayn Rand’s endorsement of Montessori’s principles: Kant, at 1:14:53 time in this video, in context of discussing Idealist philosophies principles and Plato’s and Kant’s
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Most people accused of having big egos have, in fact, small and fragile egos. Don’t let little-ego stop you. Unleash your big-ego — the one that thinks ambitiously, faces facts, admits mistakes, and goes for it—it being the best version of you possible. Related: “What Entrepreneurship Can Teach Us about Life.” The Wall Street Journal.
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Two-minute answers to key questions about philosophy, politics, art, and the meaning of life. Filmed in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The full series is published at the CEE Video Channel. Description: At some point in our lives, we each ask ourselves the big questions. How we respond has great impact on our lives. Some accept easy
From 2006, an eight-minute documentary clip with my answer. Topics covered: (1) National Socialist philosophy, (2) the Nazi Party’s original 25-point platform — collectivism, economic socialism, nationalism, authoritarianism — (3) negotiations to merge with the German Socialist Party, (4) Hitler and Goebbels speeches on socialism, and (5) the symbolism of the swastika. From 2006, an
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