Abstract Mind: Recent Episodes
Barrett Feagin
This podcast, hosted by Barrett Feagin, delves into the history of philosophy and how past values can be applied to our modern world. From ideas such as Heidegger's views on the advancement of technology to Kierkegaard's ideas of the traditional faith of the Protestant church, this podcast covers a variety of topics and their relation to humanity. Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Anchor; new episodes are being rolled out as soon as I can work on them.
What does it mean to be completely radically free? And how do we deal with the existential anxiety that comes with our freedom? What can we learn about our faith and values from the past? In this episode, we dive into the philosophy and past of Soren Kierkegaard. In a discussion about the responsibility of choice, we discover the true humanity that lies within the idea of anxiety. Dissecting why anxiety is mere "freedoms actuality as the possibility of possibility".
In this episode, we dive into the philosophy(ish) of Robert Greene and his book The 48 Laws of Power. We will focus on his ideas and views on reputation, becoming a chameleon of power, maintaining power, and seizing other people's power. We also discuss how Robert Greene's harsh ideals can be applied to our daily life and the modern world.
In this episode, we dive into the philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche. This includes his views on the Church, Capitalism, and Consumerism. Discussing how we can work to assert and challenge our own values and morals in todays society.