The Roots of Existentialism (Part I) | Dr Steven Taubeneck | 2019

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Here I interview popular philosophy professor Dr Steven Taubeneck, who specializes in modern European thought. Dr Taubeneck studied directly under RIchard Rorty, and has given highly acclaimed lectures in both in European Studies and philosophy departments across North America.
Here we talk about where existentialism as a movement came from, beginning with Hegel, and continuing to the likes of Kierkegaard and Dostoyevsky. In Part II we move on to Heidegger, the continental-analytic split, post-modernism, and more.
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38:50 your catch that kirkegaard and percy creat their powerful philosophies at the same time (ish) is such a useful observation for someone (me) trying to understand human history (existence) as "unfolding truth" over time, events, and earnest, *derivative* thought. ( ie. Its extremely motivating to make seemingly causal connections in the history of ideas) Jordan, this guy is a wealth of knew knowledge and perspectives for me, but it's your sharp, clarifying questions that make this so gripping. Thanks. I'll continue to donate when I'm able.

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