Textbook Sleep #36: The Hell of Hegel, Pt. II

Welcome to Textbook Sleep, the Maximum-Strength Sleep Aid, where we read aloud boring public-domain textbooks to help you fall asleep.Unfortunately, we return to Hegel’s History of Philosophy. Last week’s episode was described by some as deeply, even bottomlessly boring. I would be remiss by not going there again.A west coast listener writes:“How do you not fall asleep while reading these things you read, are you sitting on a tack or is one in your shoe?”Normally, I can stay awake by either sitting on a tack OR having one in my shoe. For Hegel, I have had to resort to both. If my normally soporific voice suddenly rises several octaves, you’ll know my strategy is working. I have had a recent tetanus shot, so please don’t lose any sleep over that.It is now time to ring the official Textbook Sleep bronze bell. The tintinnabulation that so musically wells from it is said to drive away care and ready the mind for a deep, restful sleep. Let the dullness of Hegel wash over you.This recording will end quietly. Get full access to Pieces of Jim at jimnolan1.substack.com/subscribe