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The Folklore of the Moon: Myths, Beliefs, and Influence on Human Affairs – Explore The Diverse Myths And Beliefs About The Moon In Folklore Around The World, Its Phases, And Its Perceived Influence On Human Behavior (Madness – Lunacy), Agriculture, Tides, And The Natural World, Often Personified As A Deity And Playing A Role In Creation Stories And Rituals.

The Folklore of the Moon: Myths, Beliefs, and Influence on Human Affairs (Lecture Begins - Lights dim, a spotlight shines on the podium. A slide with the moon phases cycles…
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The Folklore of Mountains: Sacred Peaks and Homes of Gods – Explore The Beliefs And Stories Associated With Mountains In Folklore, Often Seen As Sacred Places, Closely Connected To The Divine Or The Sky, Home To Gods, Spirits, Giants, Or Other Mythical Beings, Representing Challenges, Aspirations, And The Boundaries Between The Human And Supernatural Realms.

The Folklore of Mountains: Sacred Peaks and Homes of Gods (Lecture Begins) Alright, settle down, settle down! Welcome, intrepid explorers of the mind, to "The Folklore of Mountains: Sacred Peaks…
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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 Folklore of Trees: Sacred Trees and Tree Spirits – Explore The Beliefs And Stories Associated With Specific Trees In Folklore Around The World, Often Seen As Sacred (World Trees, Bodhi Tree), Possessing Healing Properties (Willow Bark), Providing Protection Against Evil, Or Being Home To Spirits Or Deities (Dryads), Reflecting A Deep Connection Between Humans And The Natural World And The Reverence For Ancient Trees.

The Folklore of Trees: Sacred Trees and Tree Spirits - A Lecture (Welcome music fades, a leafy green background appears. A slightly disheveled, but enthusiastic professor figure strides to the…
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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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The Folklore of Stones and Rocks: Sacred Objects and Places of Power – Explore The Beliefs And Stories Associated With Specific Stones, Rocks, And Geological Formations In Folklore, Often Seen As Sacred Sites (Standing Stones, Dolmens), Homes Of Spirits Or Deities, Possessing Special Powers (Healing Stones, Wishing Stones), Or Marking Important Locations And Events, Reflecting A Connection To The Earth And Its Ancient Forces.

The Folklore of Stones and Rocks: Sacred Objects and Places of Power - A Lecture in Lithic Lore (Professor Stoneheart adjusts his spectacles, clears his throat, and surveys the room…
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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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The Folklore of Water: Sacred Springs, Healing Waters, and Dangerous Depths – Explore The Diverse Beliefs And Stories Associated With Bodies Of Water In Folklore, Seen As Sacred Places (Holy Wells, Springs), Possessing Healing Properties (Healing Springs), Or Being Home To Dangerous Spirits Or Creatures (Water Nymphs, Monsters), Reflecting Human Dependence On Water For Survival And The Fear And Respect For Its Power And Mystery.

The Folklore of Water: Sacred Springs, Healing Waters, and Dangerous Depths (Welcome slide with a shimmering GIF of a lake reflecting sunlight ☀️) Good morning, afternoon, or evening, depending on…
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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…
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Nietzsche’s Will to Power: Beyond Good and Evil – Unpack Friedrich Nietzsche’s Concept of the Will to Power As The Fundamental Driving Force In Life, Exploring His Critique Of Traditional Morality, His Ideas About The Übermensch (Overman), And The Challenge Of Creating New Values In A World Without Objective Moral Truths, Urging Individuals To Strive For Self-Overcoming and Greatness.

Nietzsche's Will to Power: Beyond Good and Evil - A Wild Ride to Self-Overcoming! 🎢 (Hold on tight, folks! We're about to dive into the mind of a philosophical rockstar.…