The end is a new beginning | Philosopher Ben Ware

The end is a new beginning | Philosopher Ben Ware

Author: IAI October 15, 2024 Duration: 26:57

Are we sliding towards our own extinction? How can we find hope amidst the despair of the modern world?

Join philosopher Ben Ware as he analyzes the various apocalyptic narratives that have existed throughout history, dissecting everything from antinatalism to the romantic poets. Ben is Co-Director of the Centre for Philosophy and Art at King’s College London where he is also a Senior Research Fellow in Philosophy. He has also written extensively on a range of philosophical subjects, including Ludwig Wittgenstein, aesthetics, morality, and extinction theory.

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