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'Almost' is a powerful intergenerational tale of two families – one German, one British – from the trenches of World War I to the skies of World War II. Breathtaking in scope, depth, characterization and historical relevance, 'Almost' unpacks the disasters of the world that flow like blood from deeply intimate family betrayals and traumas. Why is the world so violent? What is the true cause of war? Can mankind ever find peace? This novel tackles the greatest questions we all face - and answe ...
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My powerful new book "Peaceful Parenting" is now available FOR FREE! The morality, psychology, and science of ethical child-raising... Finally, the book the whole world has been waiting for! In clear and practical detail, “Peaceful Parenting” applies the logic and reason of science, psychology, evidence and rigorous morality to the healthy and ethical raising of our greatest treasures — our own children… https://www.peacefulparenting.com
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A modern moral comedy.
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Stefan Molyneux is the founder and host of Freedomain, the largest and most popular philosophy show in the world. With more than 4,500 podcasts, 10 books and 600 million downloads, Stefan has spread the cause of liberty and philosophy to millions of listeners around the world. Mr. Molyneux holds a Masters Degree in History from the University of Toronto; his graduate thesis focused on the History of Philosophy, detailing the relationship between the metaphysical arguments and the political e ...
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Chapters 0:00 Parental Excuses 0:27 Reasonable Parental Excuses 1:36 The Pattern of Parental Excuses 1:58 Different Moral Standards for Adults and Children 2:38 Parents' Responsibilities vs. Children's Chores 4:17 Absolutes in Parenting Situations 4:53 Examples of Parental Excuses 10:26 Moving Forward Excuse 12:09 Threatening with Parental Authorit…
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Stefan Molyneux emphasizes the need for trauma-informed care and therapy to address the health effects of childhood abuse. 2024, Stefan Molyneux Peaceful Parenting https://www.freedomain.com/donate Brief Summary Stefan Molyneux discusses the profound impacts of childhood abuse on health, highlighting the correlation between adverse childhood experi…
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Peaceful Parenting Part 24 "Peaceful Parenting" explores childhood abuse's impact on cognitive development and mental health, covering brain regions, intergenerational trauma, DNA methylation, disorders, obesity, spanking, adverse experiences, divorce effects, and empathy. Full Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/peacefulparenting Audio: https://cdn.fre…
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Stefan Molyneux explores the silent devastation of child neglect in "The Soul Denied and Rejected," emphasizing the urgent need for prevention strategies to address its profound impact on children. 2024, Stefan Molyneux https://www.freedomain.com/donate Brief Summary Stefan Molyneux discusses the profound impact of neglect on children in "The Soul …
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Chapters 0:00 Global Prevalence of Child Abuse 3:38 Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Child Abuse 8:37 Insidious Changes and Long-term Effects of Lockdowns 10:43 The Bomb in the Brain 13:14 Adverse Childhood Experiences: ACE Study Introduction 15:45 Underreporting of Childhood Physical Abuse 20:10 Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences 26:41 Hea…
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FULL AUDIOBOOK FEED: https://rss.com/podcasts/peacefulparenting/ AUDIO: https://cdn.freedomainradio.com/PP/FDR_PP_21.mp3 VIDEO: https://dai.ly/k6jmFNZ7hYYiHQAso9W TRANSCRIPT https://freedomain.com/peaceful-parenting-part-21/
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Shownotes 0:00 Introduction to Peaceful Parenting 2:30 Philosophical Perspectives on Morality 3:47 Rethinking Punishment and Discipline 5:38 Teaching by Example 6:58 Hypocrisy and Violence in Parenting 7:34 Moral Instruction: Be Like Me 10:21 Modeling Behavior for Children 15:34 Advocating for Peaceful Parenting 16:37 The Syllogisms of Peaceful Par…
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Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Empathy 1:34 Understanding Emotions 2:51 The Role of Empathy in Relationships 3:46 The Power of Forgiveness 5:12 Consequences of Endless Forgiveness 6:33 Manipulation through Verbal Abuse 8:41 The Dynamics of Abuse Excusers 12:18 Enlisting Co-Abusers 13:42 The Role of Older Siblings 16:42 The Pressure to Appease 20:12 …
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https://dai.ly/k4pEjHovef5w0yA6TPg https://cdn.freedomainradio.com/PP/FDR_PP_18.mp3 The episode explores child abuse cycles and the importance of recognizing, preventing, and breaking free from abusive behaviors. It highlights neglect's lasting effects on well-being and advocates for social support and therapy for healing. Brief Summary In this epi…
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https://cdn.freedomainradio.com/PP/FDR_PP_17.mp3 https://dai.ly/k2MoIHGZK61FKOzWyOi This episode explores peaceful parenting, the drawbacks of physical punishment on children, understanding evildoers, and the cycle of justification. It emphasizes prevention over cure and advocates for virtuous parenting practices. 2024, Stefan Molyneux Peaceful Par…
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Video: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/kTfNzwnxdG0ic1zS7g6 Part 16 Restitution in parenting: honesty, accountability, and confronting child abuse. Challenging abusers' conscience, advocating for consequences and support for victims. 2024, Stefan Molyneux Peaceful Parenting https://www.freedomain.com/donate Brief Summary In this episode, we explor…
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Brief Summary In this episode, we explore peaceful parenting and the impact of childhood experiences on our perspective. We discuss the importance of literature, reflect on the Scared Straight program, and emphasize the need for genuine apologies in parenting. We stress the significance of moral knowledge and highlight the importance of trust and t…
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Brief Summary In this episode, we discuss the importance of prioritizing the well-being and protection of children. We critique the current education system and its failure to provide quality education. We condemn the manipulation and indoctrination of children for political gain. Join us as we explore how to create a world where children are safeg…
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https://dai.ly/k1YJK1FOqCjUuszMOhR This episode delves into peaceful parenting strategies for getting kids to clean their rooms. It emphasizes honest communication, understanding motivations, and creating a positive environment through open dialogue and modeling desired behavior. Brief Summary In this episode, we explore the complexities of getting…
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The conversation highlights the damaging impact of conformity to oppressive systems and the need to challenge societal norms. Peaceful parenting and nurturing critical thinking can break the cycle of abuse and empower children to challenge harmful norms. Brief Summary In this conversation, we discuss the harmful effects of conforming to oppressive …
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Part 11 This episode discusses what makes humans unique, the importance of communication, the need for parenting, judging morality, impacts of slavery, and preparing children for adulthood. Brief Summary In this episode, we discuss the essence of being human and how our capacity for abstract thought sets us apart from animals. We explore the signif…
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Summary: In this conversation, we discuss the importance of taking responsibility for our choices and actions as parents. We explore how blaming our children and projecting our flaws onto them hinders our self-improvement. We emphasize the need for self-reflection, modeling good behavior, and prioritizing our own well-being while raising children. …
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Chapters 0:00:00 The Challenge of Religious Morality and Lying 0:02:03 The Morality of Self-Defense and Taking Back What's Stolen 0:03:18 Understanding Morality in Parenting and Dealing with Lies 0:04:28 The Importance of Trust and Keeping Promises in Relationships 0:05:42 Exceptions to Keeping Promises and the Fairness of Honesty 0:06:46 Agreement…
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Chapters 0:00:00 Applying moral standards to peaceful parenting. 0:02:21 Reflecting on parental influence and taking responsibility. 0:05:09 Apologizing and standing up to bullies in and out of family. 0:07:28 Virtue as Hypocrisy and Enslavement 0:09:52 The Impact of Training and Bullying on Children's Respect 0:12:43 Parental Loss of Control: The …
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Chapters0:00:00 Setting the stage for Peaceful Parenting0:03:24 The short-term effects of hitting children0:05:23 The Impact of Verbal Abuse on Children0:07:29 The Myth of Natural Tantrums and Child Abuse0:10:49 Tantrums: The Frustration of Unmet Needs in Children0:11:13 Recognizing the Disabilities of Young Children0:14:31 Desperate to Know: Red B…
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Long SummaryIn this lecture, we explore the evolutionary factors that shape our behaviors in dating and mating. We begin by acknowledging that our templates for sexual success are our parents, as they have successfully reproduced. Throughout history, it has been crucial for individuals to follow the parenting practices of their parents, even if the…
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Long SummaryIn this episode, we delve into the complex topic of child abuse and the societal contradictions surrounding it. The speaker argues that children are often treated like slaves, lacking the power to make choices or hold their parents accountable for their actions. They are provided with basic necessities, but are not allowed to speak up o…
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PART 1: THEORY Peaceful Parenting: What Is It?The strangest thing about peaceful parenting is that it is nothing other than what we all accept and practice in the vast majority of our daily lives.Peaceful parenting is nothing alien or foreign or revolutionary or contradictory.Peaceful parenting is exactly what you teach your children – how you live…
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Do We Love Our Children? Love and violence are opposites. A man cannot justly claim to love a woman if he also beats her.A woman cannot claim to have great affection for her cat if she starves it.A bully who abuses his victim cannot claim to love that victim as well.What about love and exploitation?Can a boyfriend claim to love his girlfriend while…
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Introduction If the world is hell, it is because of childhood.The unhappiness, misery, pain and violence of the world have all been “explained” according to various theories, all designed to distract us from the central, core and highly personal issue.Socialists explain that the world is hell because of rampant economic and environmental exploitati…
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Prologue I am fully aware that it seems melodramatic and precious to write an introduction that is basically a giant trigger warning – but it needs to be done. This book is the culmination of forty years work in the field of philosophy, self-knowledge, parenting and ethics. Through my show Freedomain, I have had the privilege of having in-depth con…
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David Hume - History of Philosophers PART 22
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My nemesis arrives!
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GEORGE BERKELEY - History of Philosophers PART 21
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The war against reality!
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THE THREE SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT AND THEIR TRUE ORIGINS We're back baby! Let me know what you think!
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BARUCH SPINOZA - History Of Philosophers Part 19
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Baruch Spinoza and the reality of God!
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JOHN LOCKE - History of Philosophers Part 18
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John Locke defends kids!
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WHY I LOATHE THIS SERIES! After I finished Blaise Pascal, I felt a near-bottomless boredom, rage and contempt for my entire series on the history of philosophers. Join me in an epic rant as I work out the source of my anger! In other words, sometimes I do a call-in show with myself... Do NOT try to all asleep to this!…
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BLAISE PASCAL - History of Philosophers Part 16
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Blaise Pascal and dicing for God!
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RENÉ DESCARTES - History of Philosophers Part 15
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Welcome to the mental hell-scape of the father of modern philosophy! How the perversion of science leads to moral madness...
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THOMAS HOBBES - History of Philosophers Part 14
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If people stop believing in the Divine Right of Kings, how do you get them to keep obeying the State? Enter Thomas Hobbes, champion of slave-on-slave violence!
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FRANCIS BACON - History of Philosophers Part 13
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One of my personal heroes, and arguably the greatest benefactors of mankind to have ever drawn breath!
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WILLIAM OF OCKHAM - History of Philosophers Part 12
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William of Ockham and the simple path to truth!
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THOMAS AQUINAS - History of Philosophers Part 11
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THOMAS AQUINAS and the 5 PROOFS FOR GOD!
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THE STORY SO FAR! The History of Philosophers Part 10...
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How far we have come from prehistory...
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ANSELM - History of Philosophers Part 9
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The great - and subtle - ontological proof for God!
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AUGUSTINE - History of Philosophers Part 8
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The Problem of Evil... or How Christ Takes Down Plato!
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ARISTOTLE - History of Philosophers Part 7
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The greatest - and most disappointing - of the ancient Greek philosophers...
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Some lies burn the entire world to ash...
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SOCRATES - History of Philosophers Part 5
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Every philosopher has to confront his intellectual father - how did I do?
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I was first given Zeno's question about motion when I was 14...
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THE PRE-SOCRATICS AND PARMENIDES - History of Philosophers Part 3
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THE POWER OF MADNESS! The pre-Socratics and Parmenides
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CONFUCIUS - History of Philosophers Part 2
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The second in my series on the history of famous philosophers - let me know what you think!
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THE BUDDHA - The History of Philosophers Part 1
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The start of my series on the history of famous philosophers, starting with the Buddha - let me know what you think!
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SELF-DEFENSE 101! How to Stay Safe in Your Life
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Philosopher Stefan Molyneux talks with a listener buried in a world of violence how to get to safety... Free Documentaries: https://www.freedomain.com/documentaries Free novel: https://www.freedomain.com/almost ▶️ Donate Now: https://www.freedomain.com/donate ▶️ Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://www.fdrurl.com/newsletter Your support is essential…
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Freedomain Live #1: Dave Rubin and Joe Rogan
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I chat about being on Dave Rubin and Joe Rogan, how to deal with statist family members, and my relationship to libertarian critics!By Stefan Molyneux, MA
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