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EPISODE · Sep 26, 2025 · 2 MIN

Reading from Martin Butler's 'A Minority Interest'

from Negative Philosophy · host Deborah Butler

Most people live as grateful fools or frightened mice — forever thankful for scraps from life’s table, or forever terrified of losing what little they have. In A Minority Interest, Martin Butler dismantles these roles and offers something far rarer: the brutal clarity of reality without illusions. This is not a book for the many, but for the few who dare to look life in the eye without flinching. Butler’s philosophy is unsparing, unflattering, and unsettling — yet liberating for those who have grown tired of comforting lies. Through a piercing exploration of survival, emotions, power, and meaning, he invites readers to step beyond the herd and claim the strange, fierce joy of understanding. Debbie Butler’s reading from “Grateful Fools and Frightened Mice” captures the essence of this minority path: either we live as duped creatures of fear and gratitude, or we wake up to see the game for what it really is. The choice is yours.Claim your copy from Amazon today This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit deborahbutler.substack.com/subscribe

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