Episode #243 ... Hamlet - William Shakespeare

Today we talk about the play Hamlet written by William Shakespeare. We compare more traditional takes on the themes of the play to a more modern, philosophical analysis of the play done by Simon Critchley and Jamieson Webster. We talk about Hamlet and his inability to take action. Surveillance in 16th century England. Ophelia as the tragic hero of the play. How ultimately Hamlet may best be described as a play about "nothing". Hope you love it. :) Sponsors: Nord VPN: ⁠ ⁠ Better Help: ⁠ Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website:⁠ Patreon:⁠ Social: Instagram:⁠ X:⁠ Facebook:⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode #243 ... Hamlet - William Shakespeare is an episode from Philosophize This! by Stephen West.

This episode is 30:41 long.

This episode was published on Dec 27, 2025.

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