Lectures

Rousseau's Second Discourse: Why The Poor Embrace Inequality

Watch now | A lecture on Rousseau's Discourse on the Origin of Inequality

Sep 13 •

1:45:29

Why “Innovation” Was a Crime in the 16th Century

A lecture on the intellectual history of “Innovation”

Jul 26 •

1:11:46

Rousseau's First Discourse: Science & Art Are Poisoning You

An introductory lecture summarizing the key ideas of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Discourse on the Arts and Sciences

Jun 15 •

1:41:32

Nietzsche's Genealogy of Morality: Masters vs. Slaves

An introductory lecture summarizing the key ideas of Friedrich Nietzsche’s On The Genealogy of Morality.

Jun 7 •

1:36:23

Lecture VII: The One Who Withholds | René Girard's Mimetic Theory

Christianity exposed the injustice of scapegoating and, in doing so, robbed us of the cathartic tools which early human societies used to contain and…

Dec 31, 2022 •

1:36:47

Lecture VI: The Triumph of Modernity | René Girard's Mimetic Theory

Rescued by Christianity, modernity is distinctly different than the violent, deceitful, and stagnant societies of yore.

Dec 29, 2022 •

1:26:23

Lecture V: The Christian Revelation | René Girard's Mimetic Theory

For Girard, Christianity is radically different from all other religions in one crucial aspect: it takes the side of the innocent victim and, in doing…

Dec 24, 2022 •

1:07:22

Lecture IV: The Scapegoat Mechanism | René Girard's Mimetic Theory

Starting from lecture IV, we will move away from psychology and into Girard’s history, beginning with the very first human societies.

Dec 21, 2022 •

1:19:33

Lecture III: Mimetic Rivalry and Girard's Theodicy | René Girard's Mimetic Theory

In this lecture, we will finish painting the picture of Girardian psychology by understanding mimetic rivalry and negative mimesis.

Dec 16, 2022 •

1:28:07

Lecture II: Mimetic Desire and Original Sin | René Girard's Mimetic Theory

Listen now (70 mins) | Mimesis, mimetic desire, and metaphysical desire are the fundamental building blocks of Girard’s psychology. They will show us…

Dec 10, 2022 •

1:10:13

Lecture I: Introduction to Mimetic Theory | René Girard's Mimetic Theory

Lecture I gives a brief overview of Girard’s life and work.

May 25, 2022 •

1:43:05

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