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Episode #239 ... Authenticity and the history of the self. (Charles Taylor)

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Today we talk about the work of the philosopher Charles Taylor. First, we trace the historical origins of how he views the modern self. From the Greeks to the Reformation. From Descartes to Rousseau. The modern self to him is something "irreconcilably multileveled". Then we talk about our modern focus on authenticity as a moral ideal and why Taylor thinks many people misunderstand what it requires. Hope you love it! :)

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Today we talk about the work of the philosopher Charles Taylor. First, we trace the historical origins of how he views the modern self. From the Greeks to the Reformation. From Descartes to Rousseau. The modern self to him is something "irreconcilably multileveled". Then we talk about our modern focus on authenticity as a moral ideal and why Taylor thinks many people misunderstand what it requires. Hope you love it! :)

Sponsors:

The Perfect Jean: https://theperfectjean.nyc Code: PT15

Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS

Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.

Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis

Social:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast

X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow

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