Wonderful Philosophy Podcast
The BBC's In Our Time is an extraordinary radio show where two or three guests (scientists, philosophers, professors, artists, writers and so on) in a quiet and open atmosphere talk about one subject for about an hour. Very informative, terribly

Some very funny philosophy quips
here some of my favs: ah, fuck it, they're all gold. just click on the link. if it wasn't rude to copy-paste the whole thing, I'd do it

Foundations of Philosophy: Why ask Why?
I cannot imagine that anyone who has come, of their own seeking, to wonder about the nature of meaning, has not gasped at the potential for there to be really no meaning at all. For the intensely probable conclusion that our very nature eclipses our

philosophy may in no way interfere with the actual use of language. it can, in the end describe it.
"philosophy may in no way interfere with the actual use of language. it can, in the end describe it." explain the meaning of this phrase

Team Philosophy
What if Dissident Philosophy Forum philosophized as a team not necessarily as opposed to individuals? We could discuss a topic of our collective choosing, say, ethics or politics, vote on it, then it would become our official dogma. If scientists can work

Your interests in philosophy and thinking.
What are people's interests in philosophy and thinking here at this forum? My interests in philosophy and thinking include: Nihilism,pessimism, existentialism,

Great Philosophy Quotes
Need a signature? Because you cant think of your own? Zero worries! Try some of these great quotes. Quote:We are more often treacherous through weakness than through calculation. ~Francois De La Rochefoucauld A man with one watch knows what

Philosophy by Bruce Lee
It's often forgot that Bruce Lee was as much a philosopher as he was a martial artist. Here are some wonderful quotes from him. They made me think a lot. I hope some of them do the same for you. [P.S. I didn't like the music so turned it down and put my

The first lecture explanatory of spiritual philosophy 1850
For Historical Interest Jim, it can be found in various places including a book scan on the Making of America website Jim Part I. [The first lecture explanatory of the spiritual philosophy, and especially of the marvellous circumstances which

Stefan Molyneux is the salvation of philosophy
Do you guys know this fellow, SisyphusRedeemed? Maybe you've known about him for a while and I'm just late to the party. Sorry about that. He's unleashed a blistering, but credible (I think) analysis of Molyneux on YouTube called The Damnation of

Directory of philosophy discussion sites
Here is the start of a list and review of some of the philosophy chat discussion Bulletin Board Systems on the Internet. Feel free to add to the list with philosophy discussion sites or comments. Dissident Philosophy Forum "This is wher

Philosophy of Chabad
The founder of the Chabad philosophy, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, developed an intellectual system and approach to Judaism intended to answer criticisms of Hasidism as anti-intellectual. Through an approach based partly on Kabbalah, Chabad philosopy

how would you define Philosophy?
What you thnk it ought to be, that is. I once thought "thinking about thinking" covered it well. But...isn't Psychology that too? So I modified it: "Thinking about deliberate thinking methods"

Molyneux's Philosophy of (un)Forgiveness
7/7/09 revision--As I mention about 8 pages into this thread, I have made continual revisions to this analysis which have never been reflected in this post. The revisions are minor, in that they do not change my points. For consistency's sake, I have

Philosophy in movies
Yes.. there is a HUGE amount of it.. Movies are a great way to deliver ideas. For example. The idea of objective interface with reality via neuroelectrical input to the brain. The MATRIX. Was around long before the movie.. And even writ in