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Johnathan Bi on Nietzsche and the Validity of the Ad Hominem (Episode 143)
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Caleb Ontiveros speaks with Johnathan Bi, an entrepreneur and philosopher, about Friedrich Nietzsche's critique of Stoicism and egalitarianism.
The conversation begins with Jonathan sharing his personal journey from STEM to philosophy, setting the stage for a deep dive into Nietzsche's challenging ideas. They explore Nietzsche's opposition to Stoic egalitarianism and his concept of "higher men." The discussion delves into the psychology behind moral beliefs and value systems, examining how Nietzsche's insights can be applied to critically examine our own philosophical commitments.
(01:50) From Hating Humanities to Loving Philosophy
(06:06) Silicon Valley Detour
(11:01) The Life of Action VS Contemplation
(19:58) Philosophy as a Way Of Life
(27:43) Nietzsche's Challenge To Stoicism
(31:04) The Equality Illusion
(39:20) Nietzsche on Epictetus
(50:04) Nietzsche For Every Day Life
(56:31) Why Ad Hominems Win & Metaethics
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Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/
Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/
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Manage episode 432807997 series 3462781
Caleb Ontiveros speaks with Johnathan Bi, an entrepreneur and philosopher, about Friedrich Nietzsche's critique of Stoicism and egalitarianism.
The conversation begins with Jonathan sharing his personal journey from STEM to philosophy, setting the stage for a deep dive into Nietzsche's challenging ideas. They explore Nietzsche's opposition to Stoic egalitarianism and his concept of "higher men." The discussion delves into the psychology behind moral beliefs and value systems, examining how Nietzsche's insights can be applied to critically examine our own philosophical commitments.
(01:50) From Hating Humanities to Loving Philosophy
(06:06) Silicon Valley Detour
(11:01) The Life of Action VS Contemplation
(19:58) Philosophy as a Way Of Life
(27:43) Nietzsche's Challenge To Stoicism
(31:04) The Equality Illusion
(39:20) Nietzsche on Epictetus
(50:04) Nietzsche For Every Day Life
(56:31) Why Ad Hominems Win & Metaethics
***
Subscribe to The Stoa Letter for weekly meditations, actions, and links to the best Stoic resources: www.stoaletter.com/subscribe
Download the Stoa app (it’s a free download): stoameditation.com/pod
If you try the Stoa app and find it useful, but truly cannot afford it, email us and we'll set you up with a free account.
Listen to more episodes and learn more here: https://stoameditation.com/blog/stoa-conversations/
Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations: https://ancientlyre.com/
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