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Friday, June 7, 2013

7 June 2013

Do you want to recite philosophers in casual conversation, but just don't know where to start?
Would you love to get a crash course on some of the big names in three minutes?
What if the crash courses are somewhat vulgar, offensive and existed solely to take the piss? Definitely yes? Well, okay then.
S Peter Davis has released a number of such videos on his Youtube Channel under the title 'Three Minute Philosophy'.
They are pretty amusing to watch, and conjure up a giggle every now and then. He basically goes over some of the main theories from some of the heavyweights of philosophy - in amongst racism, profanity and consistent swipes at the validity of their theories in a modern context.

These videos even come with the disclaimer 'Warning! Not a viable alternative to an actual philosophy degree!'. Well, that's a shame.

Whatever the means, they do give a very entertaining insight into some of the big philosophers and their respective theories. Despite the malarkey. 
Below we've provided the 3-minute take on Aristotle.
Have a look, and hope that you learn something in-between the involuntary lols.
Filosophy Fridays for your Saturday mornings - only on The Daily Quota.


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