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The Confounding Philosophy of Agamben's Thymos
28:43 - 33:30 (04:46)
The article explores the perplexing topic of Agamben’s thymos, a term he borrowed from Plato but redefined to fit his own ideas, which baffles even some experts. The desire for recognition stemming from thymus, a supposed psychological construct that is both the seat of selflessness and justice yet closely tied to selfishness, appears to be paradoxical at its core.
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The philosopher's idea of thymus, taken from Plato, is redefined to explain a deeply paradoxical phenomenon of the desire for recognition arising from justice and selflessness, while being closely related to selfishness.
28:43 - 31:55 (03:11)
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The philosopher's idea of thymus, taken from Plato, is redefined to explain a deeply paradoxical phenomenon of the desire for recognition arising from justice and selflessness, while being closely related to selfishness. Experts are puzzled by this redefinition.
ChapterThe Confounding Philosophy of Agamben's Thymos
EpisodeThe End of History
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The appeal of liberal democracies is based on the human desire for recognition.
31:55 - 33:30 (01:34)
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The appeal of liberal democracies is based on the human desire for recognition. This argument is repeatedly touched upon in the book, making it a constant theme for the author.