Latest / Dangerous Ideas - Thinkers Who Paid
The smell of hides that birthed a philosophy
A self-taught tanner from Prussia develops a philosophy of socialism, only to find his ideas challenged by the very people he sought to impress. What happens when an idea is ahead of its time?
The smell of hides that birthed a philosophy
This episode explores the life of Joseph Dietzgen, a craftsman who independently developed a philosophical framework similar to Karl Marx. It raises the question of what happens when an individual's profound thoughts are dismissed by those in authority.
Person: Joseph Dietzgen
Date: April 15, 1888
Location: Chicago
Occupation: Tanner
Philosophical work: The…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.