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The Philosopher's Circle

The Philosopher's Circle

Written by: Circle Of Insight Productions
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The Philosophers circle attempts to answer the most profound questions we all have in life. It is your guide to the fundamental nature of existence, society, and how we think. Join Dr. Carlos as he discusses philosophy with leading philosophers, theologians and more.Copyright Circle Of Insight Productions Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • Sartre’s “Bad Faith” vs. the False Self: The Psychological Cost of Living an Inauthentic Life

    Sartre’s “Bad Faith” vs. the False Self: The Psychological Cost of Living an Inauthentic Life
    May 3 2026
    Examine the striking convergence between Jean-Paul Sartre’s concept of “bad faith” — the self-deception that denies personal freedom and responsibility — and Donald Winnicott’s psychoanalytic “False Self,” the defensive persona constructed to meet external demands at the expense of authentic existence.
This episode explores how inauthentic living creates profound psychological costs, including emotional numbness, identity fragmentation, chronic anxiety, and relational emptiness.
Essential listening for psychologists, psychotherapists, philosophers, coaches, and individuals seeking deeper self-understanding and pathways toward authentic living and psychological integration.
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    6 mins
  • Marcus Aurelius and the Internal Citadel: A psychodynamic look at defense mechanisms in Meditations

    Marcus Aurelius and the Internal Citadel: A psychodynamic look at defense mechanisms in Meditations
    Apr 25 2026
    In this episode of Philosophical Psychodynamics, we explore Marcus Aurelius’ concept of the Internal Citadel through a psychodynamic lens, examining how Stoic practices in Meditations function as sophisticated defense mechanisms against psychological distress. We integrate existential psychology and philosophical principles to reveal how Aurelius cultivated self-awareness and emotional regulation by fortifying the inner self. Listeners will gain practical insights for building their own internal citadel in daily life, fostering greater authenticity and resilience.
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    6 mins
  • The Ataraxia Analysis: Epicureanism as Affect Regulation

    The Ataraxia Analysis: Epicureanism as Affect Regulation
    Apr 22 2026
    Explore the intersection of ancient Hellenistic philosophy and modern depth psychology. This episode deconstructs the pursuit of *ataraxia* using psychodynamic personality axes, theories of emotional mastery, and concepts of self-fragmentation. Discover if tranquility is a state of mental health or a sophisticated defense against the universal "Anxiety of Lack."
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    4 mins
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