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Join us as we read Spinoza line by line and discover what it might teach us about our lives now. Hosted by Michah Gottlieb and Clare Carlisle, the series explores Spinoza’s Ethics through close reading and discussion. The podcast welcomes listeners meeting philosophy for the first time and readers who have spent years with these works. No prior knowledge is required. We break down Spinoza’s writings so you can follow each idea and, most importantly, discover a new way to live.
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Love: a source of suffering or a path towards joy? Michah and Clare explore Spinoza’s image of philosophy as a remedy, debate what his account of attachment means for human relationships, and confront the gap between understanding a better life and being able to live it.
What are the costs of conventional success? Michah and Clare examine approval, competition and the difference between an unreliable good and a lasting good we may not yet know how to attain.
What could give us everlasting joy? Michah and Clare begin with Spinoza’s account of turning towards philosophy, exploring fear, the pull of wealth, honour and sense pleasure, and the risk of seeking a different way to live.
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