Great Authors - Neo-Classical and Romantic Literature - Voltaire, Candide

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[@jamiehyett7216]

for the past 2 months, i have systematically been going through as many lectures as possible, revising each lecture, pen and paper, familiarising myself with all the topics of philosophy which ive always wanted to learn, but never knew where to start from, then buying the books that had been discussed or recommended. These lectures have dramatically improved my life in quite a dark time for me, so thank you for publishing these.

[@ultimasolucion6904]

If you want philosophy all the Russian classics are a must

[@crisgon9552]

Dude I been the same but for 2yrs. His lecture on Wittgenstein changed my life

[@chand145]

@@ultimasolucion6904 can you name some of the Russian classics

[@mymind1615]

@@chand145 the authors such has Tolstoy and frydovesky are good the most popular ones in Russian literature.

[@MichaelLopez-nc3xz]

THEY JUST NEVER GAVE ME A CHANCE. CANDY WAS NOT MENTALLY HEALTHY WHEN I GOT HER BACK. I SAVED HER LIFEV2;YEARS OG BABBYING HER

[@geraldbroughton7867]

Dr. Sugrue's videos completely changed my life. Thank you for sharing these astonishing lectures with the world.

[@carsongeorge8199]

I second that good sir.

[@StarboyXL9]

This video gave me the best of all possible depressions

[@Collinmasteller44]

Most video series on KZbin, when paired to a particular personality, are laden with strict adherence to a motive. I can’t begin to explain how refreshing it is to hear of one perfectly described viewpoint, immediately followed by another that seems to contradict it. A celebration of intellects without presupposition.

[@HodeshHockey]

These vids do so much good for people you have no clue about. Thank you for helping me through tough times.

[@ggeetika]

Hope you are doing well, Dr Sugrue! Thanks for the beautiful lecture 💛

[@sadequainahmed7464]

Sir, phenomenal as always.

[@enlightenedanalysis1071]

This was a great introduction to Voltaire. Thank you.

[@MohorMom]

I literally typed Voltaire Candide in the search bar along with Dr Sugrue and hoped/prayed for just ONE video to flash up in the search results matching it and here it is! A MILLION THANKS Dr Sugrue

[@trent797]

Excellent lecture. RIP, Dr. Sugrue.

[@caesaraugustus9148]

I remember reading Candid when I was in my final year of highschool. Although many of the philosophical undertones eluded me at the time, it still left an impression on me that compelled me to study history and philosophy at university. Watching these lectures are returning me to that original impetus and wonder of European culture once again. Rest easy Dr ❤

[@cheri238]

I love "Candide." Who could not? Voltaire!! Great lecture.

[@realavi1]

This greatly enriches my understanding of the work, thank you

[@Nathan-hs2ut]

Fabulously edifying, thank you for the upload!

[@dr.laurawil402]

Fantastic lecturer. He seems extremely bright and doesn't miss a beat.

[@nefwaenre]

This is by far, the best lecture i've heard on Voltaire. Thank you, good Sir~

[@tabularasa3269]

An insightful lecture as always Dr. Seuss!

[@BaronM]

Wonderful.

[@michaelrainboy2968]

I have found, in my life, the work done that has motivated me to study our society's history, so I can be of better use for it in the future. Sharing these was one of the greatest things you have done. Bravo!

[@hamburgertrain6]

Thank you!

[@logimite7174]

This video was amazing, really contributed to my knowledge of the literature.

[@lauraenright3667]

Such an endearing lecture

[@SistoActivitatemAtm]

first watched the gadamer video and now this, amazing! im learning a lot. I didnt get all that when i read candide, definitely want to reread it now, im grateful for you making the videos!

[@rogerevans9666]

excellent lecturer

[@user-no3fv4xm4r]

How is Prof. Sugrue doing? I heard that Prof. Sugrue is not well. Thank you for the videos.

[@gkkhklh5392]

Wonderful

[@cesardaia4912]

The Voltaire's Joh Optimism ( or Cândido), it's same kind like a "faith-in-action". Voltaire was on the waves of the beginning of the Protestantism in Europe. Amazing video.

[@jefftaylor19]

Fantastic

[@plittan]

Just borrowed this book. Sounds depressing but this video makes it too compelling!

[@DavidS11]

Haven't read this book(it's on my list now), but the bit about El Dorado was my favorite, so much truth in that

[@christinemartin63]

Thank you, Voltaire! (One of the greatest truthsayers of all time.) Because we have to unlearn--in later years--all the BS from youth, it would be a great gift from parents to their children to expose them to Voltaire early on--in whatever form they can understand. (Forget Kierkegaard! Voltaire is the granddaddy of the Absurdists and Existentialists ... and Nihilists and Atheists and Dadaists and other -ists of that ilk.)

[@mr.keithlin616]

Very interesting and useful exposition of the subject. But beware sometimes of the choice of words and sentences. Sometimes it is just a little to this wordly

[@jonnyblamey]

I have read Candide and feel from this lecture that I read a different book. In the book I read I remember Pangloss ended up in the garden too, and no one said “shut up and stop philosophising because it just makes it worse” In fact, I remember them making pastries and eating pistachios and having a nice time. And I am certain that Voltaire did not “shut up and stop philosophising” after he complete Candide. On the contrary he deliberately circulated Candide as widely as possible as a philosophical novel, and worked hard to collaborate with his lover to spread Newtonian natural philosophy to France.

[@dhelmy]

The last line of the novel reads to me as Candide dismissing Pangloss' philosophical ramble. Like a 'ok bro but stfu I wanna farm' Building off of what you said though, there are a handful of inaccuracies in this lecture. I'm not even a Candide expert or anything, I just read the book today, it's just that Dr Surgrue seems to be fumbling a few of the details. Ex he says Candide chooses Martin because he's the most wretched when Voltaire makes it clear Martin was chosen because his philosophical background gave him a slight edge over the other wretched candidates

[@panostslin7836]

What is the opening music piece?

[@vaaleri]

this was a heavy hitter

[@andyayala9119]

These and Will Durant are gems

[@davidfost5777]

I'm always looking for new interesting lectures on Psychology/Philosophy, please let me know if you guys have any recommendations, would be highly appreciated

[@angelseye7492]

40:43 the best😅

[@drbonesshow1]

Lowered Expectations.

[@yerffej6026]

Keys

[@damienpace7350]

I think this is a bit of a harsh take. The characters in the novel inspite of their foolishness are good hearted and often loyal. Candide especially cares about love above all things. The end with them all living together is quite sweet and virtuous.

[@carsongeorge8199]

Welcome to the jungle. We’ve got fun & games.

[@drbonesshow1]

Dr. Pangloss had a chancre on his anchor. Ouch.

[@gravenewworld6521]

Thanks for posting these, Prof. I’ve been sending your and Rick Roderick’s lectures to people I meet who admire that fool, Jordan Peterson. You’ve brought a ton of people back from the brink of pseudo intellectual conspiracism.

[@micahtewersofficial]

Two cheers to this!

[@Xenaisthebusiness]

Could you elaborate? What does Surgrue have to do with Peterson? Do they have conflicting views? I’m just now discovering this channel.

[@Xenaisthebusiness]

Asking as a fan of Peterson

[@gravenewworld6521]

Xenaisthebusiness I just got home from a night of partying but I’ll give you my basic feelings now and explain further tomorrow when my mind is entirely present. Sugrue differs from Peterson in multiple ways but the most important distinction is his practice of providing good faith interpretations of the philosophers he is discussing. There are exceptions eg the Frankfurt school lecture which I honestly don’t consider worthwhile, but I don’t believe sugrue was ever maliciously straw manning one of his subjects as I do with Peterson. For example, sugrue has disdain for Michel Foucault as a man but gives him the respect he deserves as a great philosopher and examines some of his most profound thoughts and ideas rather than what Peterson does which is accuse Foucault of being a Marxist, which he was definitely not (this argument is a logical fallacy called, A red Herring. as if that constitutes a real argument against foucaults work). In short Peterson is a compelling speaker but at base is a weak minded reactionary self help guru whereas Sugrue for whatever flaws he may occasionally have is a very insightful and skilled lecturer who takes his subjects seriously and treats them with the consideration and respect they deserve. If you are genuinely interested in the great traditions and history of western philosophy, I would recommend dropping Peterson and.watching Prof. Sugue and Rick Roderick’s lectures. They are all on KZbin and are much more worthwhile than any clip of Peterson.

[@Xenaisthebusiness]

@@gravenewworld6521 I am enjoying Sugrue so far. Peterson I hadn’t noticed the strawman. I will look into the example you have but he seemed fair in his debates with Zizek. I will say that I can’t recall any philosophy from Peterson after watching countless of his videos, but its mostly his Bible lecture series I find to be very good. I don’t much care for his diet or self help content. Really Disney and the Old Testament are all I watch Peterson for.

[@bholl6546]

II think you have a point about Voltaire’s frustration with optimism, but I think the end of the book is less cynical then you make it out to be. They (or rather Cacambo) are growing a new garden. If everyone just remained busy tending their land and producing, the world could be a better place. Soon enough, Jefferson would envision this for America, where the proud yeoman had the freedom to believe what he wanted, speak his mind, and grow his garden. It might be frustrating that there is really no answer, particularly to activists, but it is a path.

[@fightingwords8955]

NOW :)

[@fredmcelroy2839]

12:49...did anybody else laugh out loud when hearing of the fate of the pope's daughter getting apart of her butt eaten, literally.

[@johnlively7174]

Sug Mike

[@slalialley3786]

now...

[@colleencupido5125]

I just heard "light touch" "elegant writing" "funny" and that it's the kind of book you give to high schoolers. I read this in my mid-twenties and found it the most depressing, horrible book I'd ever read. I just read it again this past week after almost 30 years! The idea that anyone but a sadist could enjoy this book is beyond me.

[@drbonesshow1]

The moral of the story? Don't let human misery get you down.

[@drbonesshow1]

This was an episode of the Twilight Zone.

[@johndutchman]

: )

[@davidallen6126]

Like this comment if you saw him drop his bookmark

[@mrkyburzy]

17:58 what's a pederast Walter?

[@zacharycat603]

Thinking of an earthquake as 'good' or 'evil', how pretentious. Like Captain Ahab in Moby Dick thinking the whale was evil just for acting in accordance with its natural instinct to survive.

[@drbonesshow1]

Not recommended for high school audiences as the suicide rate may increase.

[@borisbarrientos9382]

I want to like this video but it has 666 likes and I don't want to break that up

[@drbonesshow1]

Voltaire knew too much. I have the same problem when it comes to being a physics professor in the world we live.

[@drbonesshow1]

The Bulge-garians might suggest homosexuality.

[@algorithmimplementer415]

Horrible story.

[@salstress]

The amplification of the coffee swallows are such cringe. And could this guy have a more stereotypical lecturer attire?

[@OdoItal]

The swallowing drives me crazy, I feel like I'm in his throat :(

[@Ihavegivenup825]

ok, sperg

[@stevemartinez1360]

Glad to see you’re focused on the important stuff.

[@pearz420]

and just like that you became more cringe than every swallowing sound combined