Karl Jaspers (b.1883)

As dusk settles over the landscape of our thoughts, we explore the intricate philosophy of Karl Jaspers, whose reflections germinated in the tumultuous soils of early 20th-century Germany. Amidst the shadows cast by world wars and societal upheavals, Jaspers weaved existential threads with a hopeful touch, illuminating paths toward personal transcendence through his concept of Existenzerhellung or clarification of existence. Through his embrace of profound ‘limit situations’ — those intense encounters with death, suffering, and moral conflict — we find not despair but an invitation to transformative insights. Let us delve gently into this philosophical journey, discovering how the darkest experiences can lead to the most radiant awakenings of freedom and truth.This episode is hosted by Daniel Clark. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm