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The Folklore of Spiders: Weavers of Fate, Creators, or Harbingers of Luck? Explore The Diverse Beliefs About Spiders In Folklore Around The World, Seen As Both Creators And Symbols Of Patience (Weaving Webs), Bringers Of Good Or Bad Luck, And Their Association With Fate And Destiny, Reflecting Humanity’s Fascination With Their Ability To Create Intricate Structures And Their Presence In Our Homes And Environments.

The Folklore of Spiders: Weavers of Fate, Creators, or Harbingers of Luck? (Lecture Intro Music: A slightly spooky, slightly whimsical tune with a hint of harpsichord) (Professor Arachna, a distinguished…
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Kierkegaard’s Leap of Faith: Faith, Reason, and the Existential Individual – Explore Søren Kierkegaard’s Existentialist Philosophy and His Emphasis On The Importance Of Individual Subjectivity, Faith As A Passionate Commitment Beyond Reason, And The ‘Leap Of Faith’ Required To Embrace Religious Belief Or Authentic Existence In The Face Of Uncertainty.

Kierkegaard's Leap of Faith: Faith, Reason, and the Existential Individual - A Philosophical Rodeo 🤠 Alright, partners! Gather 'round the philosophical campfire 🔥, because tonight we're wrangling with one of…
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The Folklore of Snakes: Symbolism of Transformation, Danger, and Healing – Explore The Diverse Symbolic Meanings Of Snakes In Folklore, From Symbols Of Healing, Rebirth, And Transformation (Shedding Skin) To Representations Of Evil, Danger, And Temptation (In Religious Texts), Reflecting Humanity’s Complex And Often Contradictory Relationship With These Reptiles.

The Folklore of Snakes: Symbolism of Transformation, Danger, and Healing (A Lecture - Hold onto your hats, folks, this is gonna be a slippery one!) (🐍🎤 Introduction music: A slightly…
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Camus and The Myth of Sisyphus: Rebelling Against the Absurd – Explore Albert Camus’s Philosophy of Absurdism and His Idea That The Meaningless Of The Universe Clashes With Humanity’s Desire For Meaning, Arguing That We Should Embrace This Absurdity and Rebel Against It Through Our Actions and Creation, Finding Meaning In The Struggle Itself, Like Sisyphus Rolling His Boulder.

Camus and The Myth of Sisyphus: Rebelling Against the Absurd – A Lecture on Finding Joy in the Futile (💡 Welcome, seekers of meaning in a meaningless world! Grab a…
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The Folklore of Birds: Omens, Symbols, and Messengers – Explore The Beliefs And Stories Associated With Different Birds In Folklore Around The World, Often Seen As Carriers Of Messages Between Worlds, Omens Of Future Events (Good Or Bad), Symbols Of Freedom, Death, Or Resurrection, And Possessing Supernatural Abilities, Reflecting Human Observation Of Bird Behavior And Their Connection To The Sky.

The Folklore of Birds: Omens, Symbols, and Messengers - A Lecture (Professor Quillfeather, a distinguished ornithologist with a penchant for tweed and a perpetually ruffled appearance, adjusts his spectacles and…
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Sartre’s Being and Nothingness: The Struggle for Authenticity – Dive into Jean-Paul Sartre’s Major Philosophical Work and His Exploration of Human Existence, Consciousness, Freedom, And The Concept of ‘Bad Faith’ (Denying One’s Freedom), Examining His Ideas About The Meaninglessness Of Existence And The Need To Create Meaning Through Authentic Choice.

Sartre's Being and Nothingness: The Struggle for Authenticity - A Philosophical Deep Dive (Hold On Tight!) Alright, buckle up, buttercups! We're diving headfirst into the existential abyss, courtesy of the…
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Folk Beliefs About Animals: Omens, Symbols, and Supernatural Abilities – Explore The Diverse Folk Beliefs About Animals Around The World, Seen As Having Special Powers, Bringing Good Or Bad Luck, Acting As Omens Of Future Events, Or Serving As Messengers Or Manifestations From The Spirit World, Reflecting Human Relationships With The Natural World And Attributing Symbolic And Supernatural Significance To Different Creatures.

Folk Beliefs About Animals: Omens, Symbols, and Supernatural Abilities (Lecture Hall Ambience: Dim lights, scattered notebooks, the faint scent of desperation and stale coffee. You, the eccentric Professor Armitage, stand…
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Existentialism and Freedom: The Burden and Power of Choice – Explore the Existentialist Emphasis on Radical Freedom and the Idea That Because There is No Preordained Meaning, Individuals Are Condemned to Be Free and Must Take Full Responsibility for Their Choices, Experiencing Anxiety and Anguish as a Result of This Freedom.

Existentialism and Freedom: The Burden and Power of Choice – A Lecture (Professor slides onto the stage, adjusts his tie adorned with a tiny rubber chicken, and beams at the…
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Lucky and Unlucky Days in Folklore: Navigating Time With Superstition – Explore The Traditional Beliefs About Certain Days Of The Week, Month, Or Year Being Inherently Lucky Or Unlucky For Specific Activities (Like Traveling, Starting A New Project, Or Getting Married), Reflecting Cultural Attitudes Towards Time, Fate, And The Belief That Certain Moments In Time Carry Inherent Fortune Or Misfortune.

Lucky and Unlucky Days in Folklore: Navigating Time With Superstition (A Lecture on Chronomancy, Superstition, and the Perilous Path of Planning Your Life According to Ancient Whispers) (Image: A whimsical…
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Phenomenology: Experiencing the World As It Is Given to Consciousness – Explore the 20th Century Philosophical Movement Founded By Edmund Husserl That Focuses On The Structure Of Consciousness And The Way Things Appear To Us (Phenomena), Aiming To Describe Experience Without Making Assumptions About Objective Reality, Influencing Later Continental Philosophy.

Phenomenology: Experiencing the World As It Is Given to Consciousness – A 20th Century Philosophical Adventure! 🤯 (Lecture Begins) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Welcome to Phenomenology 101! I…