Ep. 290: Susanne Langer on Our Symbol-Making Nature (Part One)

<p>On <em>Philosophy in a New Key</em> (1942), ch. 1-5, plus as background most of us looked at Ernst Cassirer's An Essay on Man (1944), ch. 1-5. What does it mean to say that humanity is homo symbolicus, the symbol-making creature?</p> <p>Part two of this episode is only going to be available to you if you sign up at <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support">partiallyexaminedlife.com/support</a> or via <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-partially-examined-life/id318345767">Apple Podcasts</a>.</p> <p>Sponsors: Get a free T-shirt with your first order at <a href="https://buckmason.com/pel">BuckMason.com/PEL</a>. Download the Zocdoc app free to find a top rated doctor at <a title="Zocdoc.com/PEL" href="https://zocdoc.com/PEL">Zocdoc.com/PEL</a>. Get 10% off a month of therapy at <a href="https://betterhelp.com/partially">BetterHelp.com/partially</a> Learn about St. John's College at <a href="https://sjc.edu/pel">sjc.edu/pel</a>.</p>