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Meet Your Instructor
Episode overview
18, 2021
Cornel West is an acclaimed academic and activist who believes philosophy is about raising questions where there are no clear answers. In this lesson, he establishes the fundamental .. show full overview
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How to Think Like a Philosopher
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18, 2021
Cornel walks you through his personal philosophy, explaining how applying critical thinking can help you navigate your everyday interactions and become a deeper thinker.
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What It Means to Be Human
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18, 2021
To understand humanity, you must first understand yourself. In this lesson, Cornel shares how to embark on a candid journey within and discover a better understanding of self.
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Cultivating Compassion
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18, 2021
In this lesson, Cornel explains how compassion is a form of love that is cultivated by ridding yourself of egoism.
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Living a Wise and Courageous Life
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18, 2021
Cornel provides techniques for connecting deeper with the human condition so you can move from being a spectator to a participant in your everyday interactions.
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How Philosophy Serves Humanity
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18, 2021
In this lesson, Cornel explains how philosophy is a counterweight against forms of dogma, and looking at humanity through a philosophical lens allows for members to better understand .. show full overview
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A Philosophical Take on Love
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18, 2021
There are various forms of love that each of us is able to give and receive. In this lesson, Cornel explains what they are, how human beings are impacted by them, and the sacrifices .. show full overview
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Hope and Optimism, Love and Loss
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18, 2021
In this lesson, Cornel unsettles the mind and empowers the soul by illuminating the delicate interplay between hope, optimism, and despair.
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The Importance of Receiving Love
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18, 2021
Cornel shares a personal account of how the supernatural love he received from his mom and dad allowed him to define himself in spite of catastrophic circumstances.
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Case Study: John Coltrane and A Love Supreme
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18, 2021
In this lesson, Cornel explores how having a jazz-like conception of philosophy allows you to understand how music transfigures suffering, pain, and hurt into an expression that connects to humanity at large.
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The Impact of Music on Community
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18, 2021
Cornel expands on how the intersection of music and philosophy fosters relationships in a way that allows us to transcend all the pettiness that gets in the way of building healthy communities.
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The Impact of Music on Humanity
Episode overview
18, 2021
In this lesson, Cornel explains how human beings can use music to process grief and how doing so can enable us to move forward.
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Fostering the Best of Your Communal Roots
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18, 2021
Cornel discusses the importance of communal practices, customs, and mores in providing us with the resources to understand and shape ourselves as distinct individuals.
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Honesty, Trust, and Individuality in Community
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18, 2021
Honesty is the key to living a wise and courageous life. In this lesson, Cornel unpacks how to own your sense of self and the key to understanding the difference between individuality within community and isolated individualism.
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Democratizing Philosophy
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18, 2021
Learn how to apply philosophy to everyday life as Cornel reminds us that the quest to be the best versions of ourselves is a continuous journey.

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