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This is an interdisciplinary podcast which uses a philosophical lens to explore any topic: death, time, consciousness, desire, sex and gender, perception, language, truth, art and beauty, love, friendship, happiness or technology. We will critically decipher philosophical jargon and ideas to help our listeners grasp various contributions to the greatest, or the most seemingly trivial, questions of humankind.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Interdisciplinary philosophy • Public philosophy • Happiness • Desire • Time • Friendship • Love • Normality • Disability theory • Eugenics • Leisure vs. work • Cancel culture"CAN YOU PHIL IT?" is an interdisciplinary podcast that delves into a wide array of philosophical topics using a robust critical lens. Hosted by Jeanne Proust, the podcast aims to demystify philosophical jargon and ideas, making complex concepts more accessible to a broader audience. The show explores fundamental and often profound questions of human existence, digging into themes like death, time, consciousness, love, happiness, and technology.
In this podcast, listeners are guided through a thoughtful examination of various philosophical topics. Several episodes delve into public philosophy and its significance, while others address the concept of happiness, questioning assumptions and societal influences on our understanding of well-being. Some episodes scrutinize historical and contemporary philosophical figures and concepts, such as Descartes’ thoughts on desires, Bergson’s insights into time, and Sartre’s existentialist views on love.
Recurring themes include the exploration of what it means to live a fulfilled life, the nature of happiness, and the roles of friendship and love. The podcast also tackles more modern and socially relevant issues, including disability theory, eugenics, and cancel culture, offering perspectives from both historical texts and contemporary debates.
Through episodes filled with "footnotes" and expanded reflections, the show provides a mix of interviews, critiques, and discussions. Listeners are introduced to a variety of philosophical perspectives, from ancient thinkers like Epicurus and Aristotle to modern philosophers and theorists such as Byung Chul Han and Michel de Montaigne.
The inclusion of diverse voices and ideas, coupled with a narrative format that combines philosophy with practical insights, helps situate timeless debates within contemporary contexts. Every episode aims to break down complex ideas into more digestible insights, contributing to an ongoing conversation about the human condition and our various attempts to understand it.
