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The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Mark Linsenmayer, Wes Alwan, Seth Paskin, Dylan Casey

Ep. 384: Graham Harman's Object-Oriented Ontology (Part Three)

FEB 9, 202644 MIN
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Ep. 384: Graham Harman's Object-Oriented Ontology (Part Three)

FEB 9, 202644 MIN

Description

We consider chapter 2, "Aesthetics Is the Root of All Philosophy," where Harman describes how art can help us see behind the veil to things-in-themselves. Art is "theatrical" in that it's really the spectator who is standing in like an actor for the object encountered in art. Get more at partiallyexaminedlife.com. Visit partiallyexaminedlife.com/support to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsor: Visit functionhealth.com/PEL to get the data you need to take action for your health.