Western Moral Philosophy For Beginners
Episodes
Michel de Montaigne
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Philosophy for Beginners, we turn to Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592), the French nobleman who withdrew from public life to a towe...
Title: Niccolò Machiavelli – The Morality of Power
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Title: Niccolò Machiavelli – The Morality of PowerIn this episode of Philosophy for Beginners, we leave the humanist gentleness of Erasmus and step...
Boethius
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to find hope when fortune turns against you? In this episode of Philosophy for Beginners, we explore the life and thought of Boethiu...
Erasmus: Humanism & Reform
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erasmus: Humanism & ReformWhat role can scholarship play in renewing society? In this episode of Philosophy for Beginners, we explore the life and...
Hypatia: The Philosopher of Alexandria
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hypatia: The Philosopher of AlexandriaWelcome to Philosophy for Beginners. Today, we turn to Hypatia of Alexandria (c. 360–415 CE), one of the most ...
Marcus Aurelius - Emperor & Philosopher
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Aurelius was both emperor and philosopher, a man who ruled the most powerful empire of his time while quietly recording his private reflections...
Epicurus
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Philosophy Now, we explore the essential philosophy of Epicurus, uncovering his radical yet simple vision of happiness through tran...
Aristotle
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Philosophy Now, we guide you through the essential philosophy of Aristotle, exploring his groundbreaking ideas on matter, form, and...
Plato
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step beyond the cave and into the mind of Western philosophy’s most enduring voice. Plato is the 3rd episode in the podcast Philosophy for beginners...
Socrates
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the life and legacy of Socrates, the enigmatic figure who changed the course of Western philosophy without writing a sin...