Ep. 4 - Awakening from the Meaning Crisis - Socrates and the Quest for Wisdom
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Published 2019-02-08
Books in the Video:
•Harry Frankfurt - On Bullshit
•Harry Frankfurt - The Reasons of Love
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Fourth episode of Dr. John Vervaeke's Awakening from the Meaning Crisis.
All Comments (20)
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If church was like this, I would go everyday.
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That moment when you realize John's lectures have you in a flow state
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This work is so important to me. I can't thank you enough John. You are what education is supposed to be and I am so grateful for you doing this and putting it out for free. This deserves way more recognition.
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Holy shit what is this? This is the MOST interesting educational content I have ever learned in my entire life, including all those years at school and those countless hours watching youtube videos about Quantum Physics, Engineering, Space, Psychology, Philosophy. I am so gratefull to have found this series. Thank you soooo much! ××××
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"You can't lie to yourself, but you can bullshit yourself." So many pearls of wisdom in these lectures. As a mental health therapist, I'm tempted to just direct all my clients to these lectures and call it a day.
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I never thought an ancient Greek Philosopher could be presented in such a vivid, human and relevant way. These lectures are little gems! Thank you!
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I majored in Philosophy as an undergraduate 40 years ago and this was one of the best lectures I've ever heard on Socrates and some of the pre-Socratics. You wrapped up better in one hour what my professors weren't able to accomplish in an entire semester. Sure, they went over the names and the history, but none of them ever captured the relevance of these ideas to one's life the way you have. Looking forward to viewing the remainder of your series. Thanks again for the excellent work.
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John Vervaeke is the man that our youth need.
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Thank You, John!
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I am also having an "ahw". The lectures dont just catch me intellectualy but also emotionally. Too much info in each to bingewatch for sure. Thanks a lot.
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I have been listening on Spotify but there's no way for me to express gratitude there. I came here to say - thank you John. I have been listening while I drive and the amount of "WOAH" moments that have happened have been invaluable. We are so privileged to be able to receive all of this carefully synthesized work. It's clear how much you have invested in this body of work and we are so lucky to have it shared in such a meaningful and enriching way.
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Marvelling at the way you tell the etymology of these words! Each word is a story within itself.
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God I wish I had just one professor like this in college. Took 5 years of philosophy courses and ended up dropping out because of my frustration with academic philosophy.
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I’m only half way through and I’m in tears that wisdom and education like this can be treated to us. It makes me feel less alone and more willing to continue the journey. My spirit can’t unfeel what’s it’s been through. Thank you for shedding light and sharing this with us.
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Good enough quality for me to watch in my living room on the telly like the one dimensional man that I am. God bless you Vervaeke. Live long and prosper.
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When John says "liar" at 36:59, the subtitles show "lawyer." 🤣
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I absolutely love this guy. So fun to listen to too as well E
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Best lecture series I’ve ever seen, unimaginably invaluable. One small criticism though, I wish you talked more about Socrates sentencing. He had the chance to escape, and was allowed to live if he just fled to another city, but instead chose to stay and die. I was really hoping you would talk about this and it’s significance (if it had any, which I think it did) to the meaning crisis and how Socrates was such a pivotal figure because of living up to what he preached. Still, fantastic series.
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"The truth(wisdom?) will set you free, but first it will piss you off"
