Welcome to Philomind, the podcast that turns the spotlight on the world's greatest thinkers and their transformative ideas. Each episode is a journey through the minds of history's most profound philosophers, designed to enrich your intellect and enhance your daily life. Tune in, as we unravel the stories and thoughts that have shaped our world, and let's train our brains to embrace the power of philosophy. Get ready to this journey!
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episode 1: Philomind - Nāgārjuna's life
Hello, everyone! Today’s episode is special, we are talking about a figure in Eastern Philosophy that challenges biographers, that’s Nagarjuna! Believed to have been born in the southern Andhra region of India into an upper-caste Brahmin family. Nagarjuna is known for his association with the historical king of the northern Satvahana dynasty, Gautamiputra Satakarni, and his theory of voidness, nature of knowledge and the skepticism he shows in his writings. Let yourself get lost into his ideas and his legendary life in this podcast of Philomind!