Aperture: The Universe and Human Condition

Philosophical Concepts Simplified for Everyone

Aperture: The Universe and Human Condition

Show Notes

Here’s every philosophical idea explained so simply, even a 5-year-old can grasp it. Philosophy, with its hypotheticals and ‘isms,’ can be overwhelming. Yet, behind these ancient thinkers and their fancy words, philosophy aims to do two things: Understand how the world works and suggest how you can live better within it. There are many schools of philosophy, and I strive to explain most of them here. Buy the Philosophy Map Poster.

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