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Meditations on First Philosophy

René Descartes 15 Episodes Aug 26, 2026

This podcast explores foundational questions in philosophy, including metaphysics, epistemology, and the nature of reality. Each episode presents a complete audiobook from a rotating collection of philosophical texts that examine certainty, belief, and human understanding. The show is inspired by the themes of René Descartes's Meditations on First Philosophy and encourages reflection on existence and knowledge. Listeners encounter diverse arguments and perspectives aimed at deepening insight into the human condition.

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The Moral Equivalent of War Aug 26, 2026 2638 After several years working on a treatise putting forth his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes shelved the project when his contemporary, Galileo, was charged with heresy. That work, The World, was only published after Descartes’ death. It seems that Descartes must have had this, in part at least, in mind when writing his more famous philosophical works. This is especially clear in the

Culture and Anarchy-Matthew Arnold Aug 25, 2026 21697 After several years working on a treatise putting forth his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes shelved the project when his contemporary, Galileo, was charged with heresy. That work, The World, was only published after Descartes’ death. It seems that Descartes must have had this, in part at least, in mind when writing his more famous philosophical works. This is especially clear in the

Practical Mysticism (Version 2)-Evelyn Underhill Aug 24, 2026 14854 After several years working on a treatise putting forth his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes shelved the project when his contemporary, Galileo, was charged with heresy. That work, The World, was only published after Descartes’ death. It seems that Descartes must have had this, in part at least, in mind when writing his more famous philosophical works. This is especially clear in the

Consolation of Philosophy-Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius Aug 23, 2026 18805 After several years working on a treatise putting forth his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes shelved the project when his contemporary, Galileo, was charged with heresy. That work, The World, was only published after Descartes’ death. It seems that Descartes must have had this, in part at least, in mind when writing his more famous philosophical works. This is especially clear in the

Life and Death of King John-William Shakespeare Aug 22, 2026 8918 After several years working on a treatise putting forth his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes shelved the project when his contemporary, Galileo, was charged with heresy. That work, The World, was only published after Descartes’ death. It seems that Descartes must have had this, in part at least, in mind when writing his more famous philosophical works. This is especially clear in the

Common Sense, How to Exercise It-Yoritomo Tashi Aug 21, 2026 13754 After several years working on a treatise putting forth his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes shelved the project when his contemporary, Galileo, was charged with heresy. That work, The World, was only published after Descartes’ death. It seems that Descartes must have had this, in part at least, in mind when writing his more famous philosophical works. This is especially clear in the

Figures of Several Centuries-Arthur Symons Aug 20, 2026 32360 After several years working on a treatise putting forth his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes shelved the project when his contemporary, Galileo, was charged with heresy. That work, The World, was only published after Descartes’ death. It seems that Descartes must have had this, in part at least, in mind when writing his more famous philosophical works. This is especially clear in the

Ukraina and the Peace-conference-Stanislav Dnistriansky Aug 19, 2026 12498 After several years working on a treatise putting forth his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes shelved the project when his contemporary, Galileo, was charged with heresy. That work, The World, was only published after Descartes’ death. It seems that Descartes must have had this, in part at least, in mind when writing his more famous philosophical works. This is especially clear in the

Germany Before the War-Napoleon-Eugène Beyens Aug 18, 2026 32449 After several years working on a treatise putting forth his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes shelved the project when his contemporary, Galileo, was charged with heresy. That work, The World, was only published after Descartes’ death. It seems that Descartes must have had this, in part at least, in mind when writing his more famous philosophical works. This is especially clear in the

Knickerbocker's History of New York, Vol. 2-Washington Irving Aug 17, 2026 26472 After several years working on a treatise putting forth his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes shelved the project when his contemporary, Galileo, was charged with heresy. That work, The World, was only published after Descartes’ death. It seems that Descartes must have had this, in part at least, in mind when writing his more famous philosophical works. This is especially clear in the

Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One’s Reason and of Seeking Truth-René Descartes Aug 16, 2026 8996 After several years working on a treatise putting forth his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes shelved the project when his contemporary, Galileo, was charged with heresy. That work, The World, was only published after Descartes’ death. It seems that Descartes must have had this, in part at least, in mind when writing his more famous philosophical works. This is especially clear in the

As a Man Thinketh (version 3)-James Allen Aug 15, 2026 3238 After several years working on a treatise putting forth his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes shelved the project when his contemporary, Galileo, was charged with heresy. That work, The World, was only published after Descartes’ death. It seems that Descartes must have had this, in part at least, in mind when writing his more famous philosophical works. This is especially clear in the

Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4-Parker Thomas Moon Aug 3, 2026 23862 "Imperialism and World Politics, Part 3 of 4" by Parker Thomas Moon delves into the intricate dynamics of imperialism and its profound impact on global politics. This thought-provoking exploration sheds light on the enduring themes of power, control, and the geopolitical landscape that continue to shape our world today. As Moon examines the historical context and consequences of imperialism, liste

Meditations on First Philosophy - Rene Descartes Jun 16, 2026 12554 After several years working on a treatise putting forth his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes shelved the project when his contemporary, Galileo, was charged with heresy. That work, The World, was only published after Descartes’ death. It seems that Descartes must have had this, in part at least, in mind when writing his more famous philosophical works. This is especially clear in the

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