Episode #18: Here Comes Everyone

These Fools kick off the new year with an episode on the impact of James Joyce’s ‘Finnegan’s Wake.’ Brian and Boaz discuss Joyce’s innovative use of language, his unique narrative style, the cultural and historical context of this work, and some of the philosophical insights to be drawn from it. From this conversation Brian and Boaz expand on the relationship between language and literature, the impact of language on perception and meaning, the complexities of etymology, and more.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Context of Finnegan's Wake
02:53 Some Themes and Characters of Finnegan's Wake
06:01 The Language and Structure of Joyce's Work
08:49 The Cultural and Historical Context of Finnegan's Wake
11:58 The Philosophical Underpinnings of Joyce's Narrative
14:53 The Role of Language and Wordplay in Joyce's Writing
17:46 Comparative Literature and Influences
21:01 Conclusion and Reflections on Joyce's Legacy
36:06 Exploring Language and Literature
39:04 The Complexity of Finnegans Wake
45:45 The Evolution of Joyce's Writing
49:11 Language and Semantic Worlds
55:22 Etymology and Language Connections