First Philosophy

Begin with philosophy here!

In the 10th episode of First Philosophy, we move from Martin Heidegger to Jean-Paul Sartre, tracing how existential philosophy shifts from structural analysis to lived drama.

Where Heidegger describes the structures of existence, Sartre insists on filling them in with freedom, responsibility, conflict, and anguish. If we are thrown projects, what does that actually mean in everyday life? What does it mean to act, to choose, to flee, or to take responsibility?

Sonia and Kas as always, pause, interrupt, and reflect —  we move from cafés and prison camps to novels, short stories, and philosophy lectures packed with thousands of listeners. Freedom, Sartre argues, comes with no excuses, no alibis, and no guarantees. The question is not whether we are free—but whether we dare to acknowledge it.

Let's begin, finally! 

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What is First Philosophy?

Exploring the timeless ideas of history’s greatest thinkers, one lecture at a time.

Philosophers must be eternal beginners, according to Edmund Husserl. In this podcast, we invite you to begin with us, accompanied by great lectures.

Every episode dives into the rich world of phenomenology, existentialism and hermeneutics, posing and answering profound questions concerning human existence. Through these episodes, you'll get familiar with Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Heidegger, Sartre, Levinas, and many others.

Our first season centers around Awee Prins and his lecture series Human Conditions. To accompany you through this journey, Sonia Shvets and Kas Molenaar will provide brief interludes, insights, and introductions.

Let's begin, finally!


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