30 Philosophers takes readers through 5,000 years of the intellectual developments that inspired TST Philosophy.
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30 Philosophers
A modern journey through humanity’s best ideas — now in audio.
Narrated by the talented Alex Wolfgang
(credited on Audible/Amazon as Adam Carpenter)
Fun moment: in Chapter 17’s Play with Me
section he breaks the fourth wall and
briefly introduces himself by his real name.
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Intellect & Wisdom
Al-Farabi’s three stages of intellect offer a useful way to reflect on your own learning — from impressions to various skills. Some skills remain untapped potential, others are developing, and some have matured into deep understanding. Wisdom includes recognizing where you stand in each area, appreciating your progress, and knowing what you still have to learn.
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Featured QUOTE
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Is the serenity prayer stoic? “Grant me the serenity…”
- Reinhold Niebuhr
- 1930s
Stoicism
Just like the Serenity Prayer, Stoicism focuses on the Dichotomy of Control, which fits neatly within the TST “good intent-good results” framework. Your good intent, expressed through thoughtful actions, generally helps cultivate virtue and a moral life. And it’s very true, there are elements beyond one’s control like stormy weather, rolling dice, and a cosmic landscape. You are the moral agent to your life. Your central focus is on things that you can control. And sure, feel free to influence the rest, just remember that influence is not control. Then walk your path: act where you have control, influence where you can, and accept the rest.
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Featured FAQ
Philosophy
FAQ
Was Einstein’s Theory of Relativity ever irrational?
Idea of Ideas
All your discoveries begin as irrational, not wrong, just untested. So make sure you reserve judgement of even your own ideas until proven. In 1915, Einstein’s general relativity challenged Newton’s gravity as a fresh idea. Only after the 1919 eclipse confirmed its predictions did it become empirical truth.
30 Philosophers: A New Look at Timeless Ideas
Immerse yourself in knowledge, not snippets. Pure inspiration from cover to cover. Dive deeper than headlines and memes and explore the minds of the greatest thinkers.
The story of
humanity’s 80 BEST IDEAS,
and the 30 GIANTS
behind them!
humanity’s 80 BEST IDEAS,
and the 30 GIANTS
behind them!
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Consciousness: From the Soul to the Abyss
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