Ep 598: The Problem With Modern Philosophy

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The Daily Vedantic

James Beshara

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The Daily Vedantic, hosted by James Beshara, is a daily Podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta; the “perennial philosophy” as Aldous Huxley often called it. Originating over 5,000+ years ago, the source of nearly all Eastern philosophy and studied daily by titans like Emerson, Thoreau, Carl Jung and Alan Watts — the teachings of Vedanta, stemming from the Vedas, offer essential and pragmatic insights that anyone can use to live a life full of peace and prosperity. The aim of The Daily Vedantic is to make this philosophy as accessible as it is profound.

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Ep 598: The Problem With Modern Philosophy

The Daily Vedantic

17 minutes 22 seconds

3 weeks ago

Ep 598: The Problem With Modern Philosophy

In this reflection, we explore the Vidantic principle of depth over breadth — the idea that mastery, clarity, and true transformation come not from consuming endless new ideas, but from deeply reflecting on timeless ones. Drawing on insights from Joseph Emtt’s 30 years of studying Advaita Vedanta, Rick Rubin’s “out with the new, in with the old” philosophy, and examples across spiritual and athletic disciplines, we break down why ancient teachings endure while trends fade — and how focusing on depth can reshape your spiritual path, your craft, and your entire life. Whether you're seeking personal growth, philosophical grounding, or a clearer path to inner mastery, this reflection cuts straight to the heart of what creates real progress.

The Daily Vedantic is a daily podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads (https://thedailyvedantic.com/). Dating back to over 5,000 years ago, the source of nearly all Eastern Philosophy, and loved by Western giants from Emerson to Thoreau to Carl Jung and Alan Watts, studied daily by Joseph Campbell to Aldous Huxley to Arthur Schopenhauer and countless others, The Daily Vedantic aims to make this ancient philosophy as modern and accessible as it is simple, practical — and profound.

James Beshara is a creator (Magic Mind, Apt, Tilt, acquired by Airbnb), podcaster (Yoga For Your Intellect, The Daily Vedantic), angel investor in over 150 companies (Gusto, Mercury, OpenAI), musician (openstate_), and encourager living in Malibu, California with his wife, 3 young daughters, their dachshund named Wendell, and their hamster named Smokey.

James also co-hosts Yoga For Your Intellect (https://www.YFYI.co), a biweekly long-form conversational podcast with his teacher Joseph Emmett ( https://www.instagram.com/yogaforyourintellect )

James is a student of Swami Parthasarathy, the acclaimed author of Vedanta Treatise (Vedanta Treatise – The Eternities) and teacher at Vedanta Academy in Malavli, India. As James says often, when you’re ready for the real thing, Swami’s daily lectures are where the true wisdom and systematic discovery of the world’s oldest continually studied philosophy resides: https://www.vedantaworld.org