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Philominder

<p>Welcome to Philominder, the podcast that turns the spotlight on the world's greatest thinkers and their transformative ideas. Each episode is a journey through the minds of history's most profound philosophers, designed to enrich your intellect and enh

Danyel Emir · Daniel A

10 episodesEN

Show overview

Philominder launched in 2023 and has put out 10 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 1 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 4 min and 7 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 2.3 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Daniel A.

Episodes
10
Running
2023–2024 · 1y
Median length
6 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

<p>Welcome to Philominder, the podcast that turns the spotlight on the world's greatest thinkers and their transformative ideas. Each episode is a journey through the minds of history's most profound philosophers, designed to enrich your intellect and enhance your daily life. Tune in, as we unravel the stories and thoughts that have shaped our world, and let's train our brains to embrace the power of philosophy. Get ready to this journey!</p>

Latest Episodes

Ep 10Philominder - Hermes Trismegisto Heritage

<p>Hello seekers! Today we are going to focus on exploring the figure of Hermes Trismegisto by also drawing parallels with the Islamic prophet Idris. The episode delves into the historical and mythical aspects surrounding Hermes Trismegisto, often regarded as a legendary figure associated with wisdom, alchemy, and esoteric knowledge. Tune it till the end!</p>

Feb 12, 202412 min

Ep 9Philominder - Lao Tzu and the Art of War

<p>How about we discuss Lao Tsu's The Art of War? This episode provides a brief summary of the key ideas presented in this well-known work of ancient Chinese philosophy. As we open the jar of knowledge, we will discover ideas that will last forever within this renowned literature. Key concepts explored in this episode include leadership, strategy, and decision-making, don't miss this chance to get more enlightened by the wealth of knowledge of the Art of War here on Philominder!</p>

Jan 24, 20246 min

Ep 8Philominder - Ardashir I Empire

<p><br>Dear Philominders, welcome! Today on Philomind, we start on a captivating excursion into the life and ideas of a Persian historical figure. Come along with me to uncover the story of Ardashir I, the visionary builder of the Sasanian Empire's splendor. This episode digs into the subtleties of his political prowess and the important discussion on the relationship between politics and religion. Join us to discover more!<br></p>

Jan 14, 20248 min

Ep 7Philominder - Akhenaten's Egyptian Revolution

<p>A vibrant, changing Ancient Egypt is in this episode. Today we will talk about Akhenaten and the revolution that he launched with the movement of Atenism. In just under two decades on the throne, Akhenaten imposed new aspects of Egyptian religion, overhauled its royal artistic style, and moved Egypt's capital to a previously unoccupied site. His reign, often referred to as the Amarna revolution, was characterized by social, political, and religious upheaval, making him one of the most polarising figures in Egyptian history. Stay tuned and listen to this brief period on one of the most significant shifts in religion and philosophy of that time.</p><p></p><p>#monotheism #sun #philosophy #Egypt</p>

Jan 14, 20245 min

Ep 6Philominder - Uddālaka Āruni

<p>🎙️ Hello seekers of Philominder! This episode wants to broach the topic related to one of the most ancient documented philosophers of the world, if not the oldest! I am talking about Uddālaka Āruṇi, a master figure of the incipient Indian Philosophy. Here we uncover some of the teachings, words and piece of scattered knowledge that we can recollect from this teacher. If you feel quite lost in this vast ocean of new philosophical information, don't despair. In this podcast, you'll get a road map to guide yourself and get a grasp on the Upanishads, especially those that bear the name of Āruṇi.</p><p></p><p>Ready to unlock new knowledge in this journey?</p><p></p><p>🌌 #AncientWisdom #Upanishads #SpiritualJourney #PodcastAdventure</p>

Jan 11, 20245 min

Ep 5Philominder - Zoroaster of Ancient Persia

Hello Philominder enthusiasts! As we broach the story of the ancient philosophy of Iran, Zoroaster, todays episode aims at giving a special glimpse into his philosophy/religion of mystical practices. Here you will learn about this mystical figure from Asia rich in spiritual teachings!

Jan 8, 20243 min

Ep 4Philominder - Pythagoreanism

Did the ancient Greek world always fascinate you? Have you ever heard of the Pythagoreanism and their school of thought? Not a mathematical theory, but rather a philosophy held and spread by Pythagoras of Samos thousands of centuries ago. Whether you have a superficial knowledge or you are an expert, this episode will bring an energetic supply of fresh philosophical information to your ears! Are you ready to embark on this episode of Philominder?

Jan 7, 20246 min

Ep 1Philominder - Nāgārjuna's life

Hello, everyone! Today’s episode is special, we are talking about a figure in Eastern Philosophy that challenges biographers, that’s Nagarjuna! Believed to have been born in the southern Andhra region of India into an upper-caste Brahmin family. Nagarjuna is known for his association with the historical king of the northern Satvahana dynasty, Gautamiputra Satakarni, and his theory of voidness, nature of knowledge and the skepticism he shows in his writings. Let yourself get lost into his ideas and his legendary life in this podcast of Philominder!

Dec 28, 20236 min

Ep 1Philominder - Buddha's Teachings

Hello to everyone! Welcome to the second episode of our podcast! Today, we shift our focus from the Life of Buddha to the rich teachings of him, namely the four noble truths and the eightfolded path. This timeless philosophy is still very relevant today for millions of believers, but also it inspired many philosophers. Join us in here to know more about it!

Dec 27, 20233 min

Ep 1Philominder - Buddha's Life

The first short episode begins with an account of Buddha's early life and his later journey towards enlightenment.

Dec 27, 20232 min
Danyel Emir