John Stuart Mill
British philosopher emphasizing individual liberty and happiness over spiritual well-being.
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Videos Mentioning John Stuart Mill
World Leading Mindset Expert: How To Reach Your Full Potential - Matthew Syed | E84
The Diary Of A CEO
English philosopher, recognized as a proponent of free speech and foundational to the 'Western miracle' of economic and intellectual growth.
Balaji Srinivasan — How to Start a New Country
Tim Ferriss
Philosopher mentioned as one of the 'famous thinkers' whose ideas on defining a nation are becoming relevant again.
2023 Resolutions and New Tools, Booze and Ethanol Alternatives, The “Yearly Delete,” and Much More
Tim Ferriss
A philosopher whose ideas on free speech are adapted into an illustrated edition called 'All Minus One,' which Tim Ferriss wanted to print to mark up.
The Coddling of the American Mind and How to Become Intellectually Antifragile — Jonathan Haidt
Tim Ferriss
The 'patron saint of viewpoint diversity,' whose work 'On Liberty' is foundational to the ideas promoted by Heterodox Academy. Haidt refers to him as a key thinker.
Is Moral Progress a Fantasy?: A Conversation with John Gray (Episode #354)
Sam Harris
The subject of John Gray's first philosophy book, published in 1983. Gray's doctorate was also on Mill.
Sharing Reality: A Conversation with Jonathan Rauch and Josh Szeps (Episode #350)
Sam Harris
Philosopher whose ideas on the marketplace of ideas are discussed in relation to the Constitution of Knowledge.
Reckoning with Parfit: A Conversation with David Edmonds (Episode #321)
Sam Harris
A philosopher whose work is used as a benchmark to assess Parfit's significance in moral philosophy.
What Do We Know About Our Minds?: A Conversation with Paul Bloom (Episode #317)
Sam Harris
Not explicitly mentioned, but his principle of the marketplace of ideas is implicitly referenced in discussions about free speech, misinformation, and the challenge of finding truth.
How Much Does the Future Matter?: A Conversation with William MacAskill (Episode #292)
Sam Harris
19th-century philosopher who argued that posterity gives meaning to present projects.
Tyler Cowen: Economic Growth & the Fight Against Conformity & Mediocrity | Lex Fridman Podcast #174
Lex Fridman
Philosopher who co-authored works with Harriet Taylor, making him a better philosopher.
Ben Shapiro: Politics, Kanye, Trump, Biden, Hitler, Extremism, and War | Lex Fridman Podcast #336
Lex Fridman
Philosopher, whose ideas on liberalism and liberty are discussed in relation to political theory.
A Conversation with Jonathan Haidt (Episode #204)
Sam Harris
Cited for his ideas on the importance of understanding both sides of an argument for intellectual integrity.
The Religion of Anti-Racism: A Conversation with John McWhorter
Sam Harris
Mentioned as an example of a philosopher whose ideas are unlikely to persuade adherents of the 'woke racism' religion.
Freedom & Censorship: A Conversation with Greg Lukianoff (Episode #368)
Sam Harris
Philosopher and author of 'On Liberty', whose 'trivium' on truth-seeking discussions was mentioned.
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Predictive History
British philosopher emphasizing individual liberty and happiness over spiritual well-being.
The Tao of Seneca: Letters from a Stoic Master | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Philosopher mentioned as a proponent of Stoicism.
19 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Nature - Gurwinder Bhogal
Chris Williamson
An influential liberal philosopher whose brand of liberalism, which defines liberty in terms of not harming others, is mentioned.
Will MacAskill of Effective Altruism Fame — The Value of Longtermism, AI, and How to Save the World
Tim Ferriss
Philosopher who made an argument in a speech to Parliament about how posterity gives meaning to our present projects.