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Episode #249 ... The Trap of Modern Cynicism - Peter Sloterdijk
June 27, 202634 min · 7,470 words
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Today we talk about the book Critique of Cynical Reason by Peter Sloterdijk. Cynicism as a defense mechanism. Why the cynic isn't crazy. The way it ladders up into institutions and infects things like our language. Diogenes as a counter example of a mode of being that rejects pieces of society. Hope you love it.:) Sponsors: Nord VPN: Exclusive Coveron discount: or use the code PHILISOPHIZETHIS at checkout Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: Patreon: Social: Instagram: X: Facebook:
Highlighted moments
It's the rise of the person in the modern world who knows they're living inside a lie, feels the contradiction firsthand, and then still finds a way to keep living inside of it every day.
“cynicism allows for someone to feel like they're a morally serious person. When if you just look at their actions, they're really doing next to nothing.”
“an ideology can be completely ridiculous and still be politically devastating at the exact same time, even when many of the people see through it.”
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