This lecture discusses key ideas from the 18th century philosopher and essayist David Hume's essay "The Platonist", found in his Essays Moral, Political, and Literary, the first of his four essays that bear names of members of philosophical schools, about which he tells us: "The intention . . . is not so much to explain accurately the sentiments of the ancient sects of philosophy, as to deliver the sentiments of sects, that naturally form themselves in the world, and entertain different ideas of human life and of happiness. I have given each of them the name of the philosophical sect, to which it bears the greatest affinity."

He subtitles The Platonist "the man of contemplation, and philosophical devotion", and the essay both responds to the perspectives of the two previous essays and develops a perspective that transcends them, viewing contemplation of the beauty of the universe and the benevolence of God as most valuable.

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David Hume, Essays Moral, Political, and Literary - The Platonist - Sadler's Lectures

This lecture discusses key ideas from the 18th century philosopher and essayist David Hume's essay "The Skeptic", found in his Essays Moral, Political, and Literary, the first of his four essays that bear names of members of philosophical schools, about which he tells us: "The intention . . . is not so much to explain accurately the sentiments of the ancient sects of philosophy, as to deliver the sentiments of sects, that naturally form themselves in the world, and entertain different ideas of human life and of happiness. I have given each of them the name of the philosophical sect, to which it bears the greatest affinity."

The Skeptic is the longest of the four essays, and can be taken as a short presentation of Hume's own ideas about philosophy and life. The perspective of this fourth essay calls into question the perspectives of the three previous essays, and focuses not only on the difference in viewpoints on important matters between human beings, but also on why this is the case. It turns out the ascriptions of values such as beautiful or ugly, worthy or contemptible are additions to judgements about the truth or falsity of matters, and these value-ascriptions derive from a number of particular circumstances.

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David Hume, Essays Moral, Political, and Literary - The Skeptic - Sadler's Lectures

This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century philosopher, novelist, and essayist Albert Camus' four Letters To A German Friend (anthologized in Resistance, Rebellion, and Death: Essays)

Specifically it examines the first letter, which elaborates the theme of love for one's country. He makes a distinction between two different conceptions of love for one's country, one which subordinates all other values and realities to one's country (as the Nazis do), and one that holds one's country to higher standards (as the French do), which seems to put them at a disadvantage.

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Albert Camus, Letter To A German Friend - Letter 1: Loving One's Country - Sadler's Lectures

This lecture discusses key ideas from the 20th century philosopher, novelist, and essayist Albert Camus' four Letters To A German Friend (anthologized in Resistance, Rebellion, and Death: Essays)

Specifically it examines the second letter, which builds upon and expands themes from the first letter, specifically holding one's country to standards. This is connected with a refusal to subordinate or suppress intelligence in favor of a misguided patriotism.

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Albert Camus, Letter To A German Friend - Letter 2: The Price Of Intelligence - Sadler's Lectures

Depuis près de 50 ans, la Bpi accueille ses visiteurs au centre Pompidou, à Paris. Mais en ce dimanche 2 mars 2025, ses portes se sont refermées pour une longue période de rénovation. Pendant 5 ans, la Bpi se réinvente ailleurs, dans le quartier de Bercy. Pour garder vivante sa mémoire et célébrer ce lieu unique, le podcast « Capsule Bpi » vous plonge dans l'esprit de cette bibliothèque à travers les témoignages de ses usagers et des agents qui y travaillent.

L'épisode « Drôle de Bpi » raconte des anecdotes qui constituent la bibliothèque, des souvenirs, des habitudes incongrues et des événements étonnants.

Conception, production et montage : Fanny Tapia, Julie Lavielle et Marion Ribera
Mixage : Renaud Ghys
Conception graphique : Claire Mineur
Enregistrement janvier-mars 2025, à la Bpi.

Capsule Bpi #10 • Drôle de Bpi

Explorez la conviction d'Anne-Marie Métailié selon laquelle la traduction est un acte de création essentiel. Elle évoque son engagement à traduire des auteurs hispanophones et lusophones, offrant au public français des œuvres puissantes et souvent inédites. Cet épisode met en lumière la traduction comme moyen de résistance contre l'uniformisation culturelle.

Traduire pour vivre : la littérature comme acte de résistance - 2e partie

Découvrez comment Anne-Marie Métailié a construit une véritable "famille élective" d'auteurs, favorisant les échanges entre écrivains de différentes cultures. Elle partage des anecdotes sur des rencontres marquantes et explique comment cette approche collective enrichit le catalogue des Éditions Métailié.


La maison des voix : une famille d’auteurs - 3e partie

Unlocked after 1 year for patrons only:  The most massive and momentous manuscript discovery of modern times, the Dead Sea Scrolls blew the lid off of the long-mysterious world of messianic and apocalyptic ferment before the destruction of the Second Temple—yet it took decades of conflict and struggle to bring them to public light. We trace why the scrolls became the object of a long international struggle, what they actually say, and what they reveal about the roots of the Bible, Christianity, and modern Judaism.

Suggested further reading: Lim, “The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short Introduction”; Collins, “The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Biography”; Shanks, ed., “Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls: A Reader from the Biblical Archaeology Review”; Eisemman & Wise, “The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered”; Wise, Abegg, & Cook, eds., “The Dead Sea Scrolls: A New Translation.”

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The Wizard with Oz

Premier chapitre d’un récit à la frontière de la poésie et de la voix intérieure.
Dans ce « Voix Venin Vertige », tout commence : le silence, la fatigue, et cette voix qui cherche à dire.
Écoute, partage, reviens demain… un chapitre par jour.

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Zopart : Un Voyage Artistique à travers la Résilience et la Création

Zopart, un nom qui évoque la patience ('zopa' en tibétain) et l'art, est le reflet d'un parcours artistique profondément humain et résilient. Derrière chaque œuvre de Zopart, il y a une histoire de reconstruction, de résilience et d'expression authentique.

Un Chemin Marqué par la Résilience :
Zopart a traversé des épreuves extraordinaires, marquées par trois bouffées délirantes aiguës. Ces épisodes ont été des moments de rupture intense, après lesquels il a dû reconstruire son monde à zéro. Cette expérience de reconstruction a nourri sa créativité et sa vision artistique, le menant à explorer des moyens d'expression variés et profonds.

Expression de la Douleur et de la Beauté :
À travers l'écriture et le dessin, Zopart a appris à exprimer ses douleurs et ses perceptions du monde. Ses poèmes audio sont des récits intimes de cette quête intérieure, où chaque mot résonne avec une authenticité palpable. Dans ses dessins, il canalise ses expériences, transformant la souffrance en beauté.

Découvrez le Monde de Zopart sur Zopart.fr :
Le site zopart.fr offre une fenêtre sur l'univers de Zopart, où la résilience, la patience, et la créativité se rencontrent. Ici, vous pouvez explorer ses poèmes audio qui parlent à l'âme et ses œuvres visuelles qui captivent le regard.

Une Invitation à Partager un Voyage Artistique :
Rejoignez Zopart dans son voyage de création et de découverte. Son art n'est pas seulement une forme d'expression personnelle, c'est aussi une invitation à chacun de nous de trouver de la force dans nos propres épreuves, et de voir la beauté dans la patience et la reconstruction.

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History lectures by Samuel Biagetti, a historian (and antique dealer) with a Phd in early American history; my dissertation was on Freemasonry in the 1700s. I focus on the historical myths and distortions, from "the Middle Ages" to "Race," that people use to rationalize the world in which we live.   More info at www.historiansplaining.com

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