Philosophy 101

By: Bookworm
  • Summary

  • Philosophy 101 is your gateway into the world of big ideas. Whether you’re new to philosophy or just looking to revisit the classics, each episode breaks down major thinkers, concepts, and questions in a way that’s clear, engaging, and easy to follow. No jargon. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations about the ideas that have shaped the world and the ones that still shape how we live today.
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Episodes
  • The World, Language, and Limits: Unpacking Wittgenstein’s Tractatus
    Apr 25 2025

    In this episode we dive deep into Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, Ludwig Wittgenstein’s groundbreaking and famously cryptic work on logic, language, and reality. Written mostly during World War I, the Tractatus attempts nothing less than to define the relationship between thought, language, and the structure of the world itself. We explore Wittgenstein’s bold claims, from “The world is everything that is the case” to the enigmatic final proposition “Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.”

    Join us as we untangle the key ideas, discuss how this slim book reshaped twentieth century philosophy, and why its influence still echoes today. Whether you are a seasoned philosopher or a curious newcomer, this is your guide to understanding one of philosophy’s most intriguing and challenging masterpieces.

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    17 mins
  • Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason
    Apr 18 2025

    In this episode, we explore Immanuel Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason, one of the most important works in philosophy. We look at how Kant questions the nature of knowledge, the limits of human understanding, and the relationship between experience and reason. Key ideas like a priori knowledge, phenomena, and noumena are explained in a clear and accessible way. Whether you are new to Kant or revisiting his work, this episode will guide you through the foundations of his thought.

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    30 mins
  • Plato's Timaeus: Creation, Cosmology and Human Nature
    Apr 11 2025

    Travel back to ancient Greece and explore the universe through the eyes of one of history’s greatest philosophers. In Plato’s Timaeus, a dialogue unlike any other, we encounter bold visions of creation, science, and the soul of the world. Join us as we break down Plato’s cosmic blueprint, discussing the nature of reality, the structure of the universe, and the timeless questions that still inspire philosophers and scientists today. Whether you’re new to Plato or revisiting his ideas with fresh curiosity, this podcast offers a guided journey into one of the most fascinating and mysterious works of classical thought.

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    19 mins
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