A haunting tale of passive resistance in a Wall Street law office, exploring alienation and the human condition.
Plongez dans l'histoire de Zénon Ligre, médecin et alchimiste dans la Flandre du XVIe siècle, dont la quête intellectuelle défie l'obscurantisme. Un résumé détaillé du chef-d'œuvre de Marguerite Yourcenar.
This episode explores how modern political figures transform religion from personal faith to tribal identity, using theological concepts like Girard's scapegoat mechanism and Bonhoeffer's cheap grace to mask brutality and evade moral accountability.
A dystopian tale of surveillance and the loss of privacy in a tech-obsessed world.
A poetic blend of indigenous wisdom and scientific knowledge, exploring our reciprocal relationship with nature and plants.
Explore how Sartre's novel 'Nausea' uses physical disgust to represent existential crisis, unpacking his radical idea that 'existence precedes essence' and what it means for how we navigate our freedom and authenticity.
A young Brazilian woman's journey of self-discovery through love, sex, and prostitution in Geneva, exploring sacred sexuality and inner light.
A compelling exploration of Buddhist philosophy through the lens of modern science, psychology, and evolutionary biology.
A profound literary exploration of the Bible's first book, blending theological insight with Robinson's signature grace and wisdom.
A provocative exploration of how bottom-up evolution, not top-down design, shapes our world, from technology to culture.
Conquer fear, practice courage, and heroism through historic and contemporary leaders.
Ancient wisdom meets modern life, teaching how to find inner calm amidst chaos for success and happiness.
A haunting allegory of societal collapse when an epidemic of blindness strikes, exploring humanity's fragility and resilience.
A psychiatrist explores spiritual growth through darkness, blending mysticism and psychology to illuminate life's challenging periods.
A powerful warning against socialism and central planning, arguing they inevitably lead to totalitarianism and loss of individual freedom.
Explores moral psychology and intuition to explain political and religious divides, offering insights into human nature and social cohesion.
A chronological guide to Marguerite Yourcenar's 'L'Œuvre au noir,' tracking the philosophical physician Zénon from his illegitimate birth in Bruges through Renaissance Europe's religious conflicts and scientific awakening.
A gripping tale of two sisters, forbidden love, and dark family secrets spanning decades in mid-20th century Canada.
