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The Problem of Consciousness: Why Do We Have Subjective Experience? Delve Deeper into the Philosophical Challenge of Explaining How Physical Processes In The Brain Give Rise To Subjective Experience, Feelings, And Awareness, Examining Concepts Like Qualia And The ‘Hard Problem’ Of Consciousness.

The Problem of Consciousness: Why Do We Have Subjective Experience? (A Lecture) (Imagine dramatic music swells as the title appears on a giant screen. A professor, sporting a slightly dishevelled…
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Hindu Philosophy: Karma, Dharma, and the Cycle of Rebirth – Explore the Diverse Philosophical Schools Within Hinduism, Including Concepts Like Karma (Cause and Effect), Dharma (Duty/Righteousness), Samsara (Cycle of Birth, Death, and Rebirth), And Moksha (Liberation), Seeking Understanding of Reality, The Self, And The Path To Spiritual Liberation.

Hindu Philosophy: Karma, Dharma, and the Cycle of Rebirth - A Wild Ride Through the Cosmos! 🚀 (Lecture Hall Lights Dim, Image of the Cosmic Turtle with Elephants on its…
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Confucianism: Ethics, Social Harmony, and Filial Piety – Explore the Philosophy of Confucius, Focusing On Ethics, Social Relationships, And The Importance Of Harmony Within Society, Emphasizing Concepts Like Ren (Benevolence), Li (Ritual/Propriety), And Filial Piety (Respect For Elders), Shaping East Asian Culture And Values.

Confucianism: Ethics, Social Harmony, and Filial Piety – A Philosophical Journey (Imagine a friendly, slightly eccentric professor standing before you, adjusting their glasses and beaming.) Alright everyone, settle in! Today,…
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Taoist Philosophy: Living in Harmony with the Tao – Explore the Ancient Chinese Philosophy of Taoism, Emphasizing Living In Accordance With The Tao (The Way), The Natural Order Of The Universe, Through Principles Like Wu Wei (Non-Action), Simplicity, And Harmony With Nature, Seeking Balance And Tranquility.

Taoist Philosophy: Living in Harmony with the Tao – A Hilarious & Harmonious Lecture (Welcome, esteemed seekers of serenity! Grab your tea, loosen your belts, and prepare to have your…
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Eastern Philosophy: Ancient Wisdom from Asia – Explore Key Concepts and Schools of Thought from Eastern Philosophical Traditions, Such As Buddhism (Suffering, Enlightenment, Emptiness), Taoism (The Tao, Wu Wei), Confucianism (Ethics, Social Harmony), And Hinduism (Karma, Dharma, Moksha), Offering Different Perspectives on Existence, Consciousness, and the Good Life.

Eastern Philosophy: Ancient Wisdom from Asia - A Crash Course for the Bewildered (Lecture Begins - Imagine a slightly disheveled professor, sporting a mismatched robe and a twinkle in their…
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Derrida and Deconstruction: Unpacking the Meaning Within Language – Explore Jacques Derrida’s Philosophical Approach of Deconstruction, Which Involves Analyzing Texts To Reveal Their Internal Contradictions and Multiple Meanings, Challenging The Idea Of Fixed Or Ultimate Meaning Within Language and Discourse.

Derrida and Deconstruction: Unpacking the Meaning Within Language – Or, Why Your Words Might Be Lying to You 🤥 (A Lecture in Deconstruction, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying…
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Foucault and Power/Knowledge: How Power Shapes What We Consider True – Explore Michel Foucault’s Philosophical Ideas About The Intricate Relationship Between Power And Knowledge, Arguing That Power Structures Determine What Is Considered Knowledge Or Truth In A Given Society, Examining Institutions, Discourse, And Control.

Foucault and Power/Knowledge: How Power Shapes What We Consider True (Lecture begins with upbeat music fading slightly as the speaker, Dr. K, approaches the podium. Dr. K is wearing a…
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The Frankfurt School and Critical Theory: Critiquing Modern Society and Culture – Explore the Ideas of Philosophers Associated with the Frankfurt School (Adorno, Horkheimer, Marcuse) Who Developed Critical Theory To Analyze And Critique Modern Society, Culture, And Capitalism, Examining Issues Of Power, Alienation, And Ideology.

The Frankfurt School and Critical Theory: Critiquing Modern Society and Culture (Professor Flibbertigibbet clears his throat, adjusts his oversized spectacles, and beams at the class. He gestures dramatically with a…
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Marx’s Historical Materialism: How Economic Forces Shape Society – Explore Karl Marx’s Philosophy of History and Society, Arguing That Economic Systems And Class Struggle Are The Primary Driving Forces Behind Historical Change, Examining His Critique Of Capitalism And His Vision Of A Communist Society.

Marx's Historical Materialism: How Economic Forces Shape Society - A Lecture (Professor stands behind a lectern, wearing a tweed jacket with elbow patches and a slightly mischievous glint in his…
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Hegel’s Dialectic: The Engine of History and Thought – Explore G.W.F. Hegel’s Complex Philosophy and His Idea of the Dialectic (Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis) As The Process By Which History And Thought Develop Through Conflict And Resolution, Aiming To Understand The Absolute Spirit And The Evolution Of Consciousness.

Hegel's Dialectic: The Engine of History and Thought (A Humorous Lecture) (Professor CrankyPants adjusts his spectacles, glowering at the class. He’s wearing a tweed jacket that looks like it’s been…