Philosophy · 20 min
A Brief History of Thought
By Luc Ferry
This episode reveals how the timeless questions of philosophy continue to shape our understanding of meaning, freedom, and mortality, even when we don't recognize their ancient origins.
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Philosophy
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20 min
What it is about
Philosophy, Meaning, Freedom, Mortality
Who it is for
If you've ever felt adrift in the modern quest for purpose, or found yourself wrestling with the weight of personal freedom, this will illuminate the deep historical currents beneath your own experience, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Luc Ferry, a former French Minister of Education and a respected philosopher, distills complex traditions into accessible insights, revealing their practical relevance to contemporary life with clarity and historical depth.
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