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  • What Is Philosophy Anyway?
    Oct 23 2021

    Hello and welcome to the longest episode so far of My Three Cents! This week take a look at the big wide world of philosophy. Join us as we delve into a metaphorical apple basket of beliefs, The Matrix, WandaVision, the meaninglessness of life, and much, much more. This episode is absolutely beginner friendly, and zero prior philosophy knowledge is required whatsoever. See below for timestamps if you're interested in something in particular or want to avoid WandaVision spoilers.

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    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:01:06 - Disclaimer

    00:02:26 - Sophia's Experience With Philosophy

    00:04:01 - Defining Philosophy

    00:08:15 - Branches of Philosophy

    00:11:10 - Metaphysics

    00:18:00 - Epistemology, René Descartes, and the Apple Basket of Beliefs

    00:37:28 - Ethics

    00:43:34 - Aesthetics

    00:45:06 - Politics/Political Philosophy/Political Theory

    00:45:55 - Logic

    00:46:40 - The Ship of Theseus Paradox

    00:48:26 - WandaVision Spoilers Start (1)

    00:51:08 - WandaVision Spoilers End (1)

    00:57:41 - WandaVision Spoilers Start (2)

    00:58:33 - WandaVision Spoilers End (2)

    01:09:15 - WandaVision Spoilers Start (3)

    01:12:28 - WandaVision Spoilers End (3)

    01:12:29 - Existentialism

    01:16:01 - Absurdism

    01:24:43 - Nihilism

    01:29:53 - Outro

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    1 hr and 33 mins