Episodes 13
Avg. Duration 33m
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Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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In 1837, the Danish Royal Society of Sciences ignited a quest for deeper understanding by offering a prize for the best essay on the nature of morality. Is the essence of our moral compass derived from our consciousness and the ethical concepts it generates, or does it arise from another source? German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer responded with his profound work, The Basis of Morality, published in 1840. In this engaging essay, he challenges the prevailing moral theories of his time, particularly those of Immanuel Kant, and presents his own compelling principles and thought experiments. Schopenhauers key assertion is that compassion is the cornerstone of all morality. In an intriguing appendix, he connects his philosophical insights to the wisdom of the Vedas and Upanishads, revealing a rich tapestry of thought. Despite being the only submission, his essay was controversially rejected, allegedly due to his scathing critique of Hegel, the very judge of the contest who promoted a Hegelian moral perspective. (Summary by Jeffrey Allen Stumpf)

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013 - Part IV Chapters 1-2 and Judgement of the Royal Danish Society of Sciences

Feb 25, 2026 41m Transcript

In 1837, the Danish Royal Society of Sciences ignited a quest for deeper understanding by offering a prize for the best essay on the nature of morality. Is the essence of our moral compass derived…

012 - Part III Chapter 9

Feb 25, 2026 28m Transcript

In 1837, the Danish Royal Society of Sciences ignited a quest for deeper understanding by offering a prize for the best essay on the nature of morality. Is the essence of our moral compass derived…

011 - Part III Chapter 8

Feb 25, 2026 49m Transcript

In 1837, the Danish Royal Society of Sciences ignited a quest for deeper understanding by offering a prize for the best essay on the nature of morality. Is the essence of our moral compass derived…

010 - Part III Chapter 7

Feb 25, 2026 12m Transcript

In 1837, the Danish Royal Society of Sciences ignited a quest for deeper understanding by offering a prize for the best essay on the nature of morality. Is the essence of our moral compass derived…

009 - Part III Chapter 6

Feb 25, 2026 35m Transcript

In 1837, the Danish Royal Society of Sciences ignited a quest for deeper understanding by offering a prize for the best essay on the nature of morality. Is the essence of our moral compass derived…

008 - Part III Chapters 3-5

Feb 25, 2026 40m Transcript

In 1837, the Danish Royal Society of Sciences ignited a quest for deeper understanding by offering a prize for the best essay on the nature of morality. Is the essence of our moral compass derived…

007 - Part II Chapter 9 Part III Chapters 1-2

Feb 25, 2026 33m Transcript

In 1837, the Danish Royal Society of Sciences ignited a quest for deeper understanding by offering a prize for the best essay on the nature of morality. Is the essence of our moral compass derived…

006 - Part II Chapters 7-8 and Note on Ch 8

Feb 25, 2026 26m Transcript

In 1837, the Danish Royal Society of Sciences ignited a quest for deeper understanding by offering a prize for the best essay on the nature of morality. Is the essence of our moral compass derived…

005 - Part II Note on Ch 4 and Chapters 5-6

Feb 25, 2026 44m Transcript

In 1837, the Danish Royal Society of Sciences ignited a quest for deeper understanding by offering a prize for the best essay on the nature of morality. Is the essence of our moral compass derived…

004 - Part II Chapters 3-4

Feb 25, 2026 59m Transcript

In 1837, the Danish Royal Society of Sciences ignited a quest for deeper understanding by offering a prize for the best essay on the nature of morality. Is the essence of our moral compass derived…

003 - Part II Chapters 1-2

Feb 25, 2026 20m

In 1837, the Danish Royal Society of Sciences ignited a quest for deeper understanding by offering a prize for the best essay on the nature of morality. Is the essence of our moral compass derived…

002 - The Question and Part I Chapters 1-2

Feb 25, 2026 24m

In 1837, the Danish Royal Society of Sciences ignited a quest for deeper understanding by offering a prize for the best essay on the nature of morality. Is the essence of our moral compass derived…

001 - Translator's Preface and Introduction

Feb 25, 2026 22m

In 1837, the Danish Royal Society of Sciences ignited a quest for deeper understanding by offering a prize for the best essay on the nature of morality. Is the essence of our moral compass derived…

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