What is the Relationship Between Angst and Freedom
Offered By: TEDx via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the intricate connection between angst and freedom in this thought-provoking 21-minute TEDxAmsterdam talk by philosopher and psychiatrist Damiaan Denys. Delivered in Dutch with English translation available, the performance delves into the pervasive nature of fear in modern society, touching on topics such as ISIS, Syrian refugees, and the MH-17 incident. As a professor of psychiatry at the University of Amsterdam and head of psychiatry at the Academic Medical Center, Denys brings unique insights into anxiety and compulsive disorders. Drawing from his philosophical background and his performance piece "Wat is Angst" (What is Angst?), examine how anxiety and angst impact both individuals and societies at large. Gain valuable perspectives on the complex interplay between fear and personal freedom in our contemporary world.
Syllabus
What is the Relationship Between Angst and Freedom? | Damiaan Denys | TEDxAmsterdam
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TEDx
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