In this episode, Erik sits down with Agnes Callard, a philosopher and essayist who specializes in ancient philosophy, ethics, and Socratic communication. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/cee0a35b-4a10-4c3a-a988-7d9b3d7b7db4
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Introduction and discussion of philosophy's progress
(14:00) The role and value of philosophy in society
(23:40) Tensions between academic and public philosophy
(29:30) Discussion of Socrates and irony
(34:40) Analysis of status games and self-deception
(41:50) Exploration of free speech and its meaning
(49:30) The nature of empathy and its limitations
(54:20) Discussion of equality and hierarchy
(59:40) Analysis of marriage and relationships
(01:05:00) The purpose of community and conversation
(01:10:00) Discussion of love, marriage and living philosophically
(01:16:30) Closing thoughts on the nature of philosophical discourse