Accented Philosophy

What is the value of love?

In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch bre…

We're all keeping busy, but is this the same as being truly active as a person? Erich Fromm on activity and busy-ness.

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Are we doing anything wrong by owning things? Erich Fromm on the ethics of private ownership.

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Most of us have too much stuff. Stuff that is not really needed, that does not make us happier, and that just fills up our lives. But what can we do to solve this problem?

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The difference between HAVING and BEING in our lives, according to philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm. Here: A flower seen by two poets, one Western and one Japanese.

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The difference between HAVING and BEING in our lives, according to philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm.

In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to ever…

We all avoid household work, if we can. But is it wise to do so?

In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions tha…

What is alienation at work, and what can we do about it?

In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you ca…

When I go to the wilderness with my bushcraft knife or my 4WD Jeep, what do I need society for?

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The Industrial Revolution and capitalism have brought us previously unknown material wealth -- but only if what you want is also what everyone else wants.

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Conformity is a way of giving away the responsibility for our own lives. When we are part of a mass of people, we feel safe.

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Destroying what scares us...

In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch b…

Submitting to authority is one of the ways how we can get rid of our freedom.

In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small…

Freedom is supposed to be a good thing -- then why are so many of us trying to escape from it?

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Creativity is more than sculpture, paintings and music. It is what keeps us human in our everyday lives.

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The ancient Indian concept of different stages of life, each with its own purpose, is still very relevant today!

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The story of Ted Neeley, who played Jesus -- until it wasn't playing anymore.

In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small…

In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.

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  In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.

Fi…

 In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.

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