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Episode 239
In this episode, we contrast the ideas of Fear and anxiety, looking at philosophical as well as physiological and psychological facets in determining their constitution.
Published on 22 hours ago
Society
Episode 238
In this episode, we parse apart Society, including pithy discussions of culture, language versus communication, and the role of individuals.
Published on 1 week ago
John Searle
Episode 237
In this episode, we discuss the life and work of John Searle, visiting his philosophies of mind, language, and society from a critical context.
Published on 1 week, 6 days ago
Brute Facts
Episode 236
In this episode, we discuss Brute Facts: concepts that defy explanation in causal terms.
Published on 3 weeks ago
Bruce Schneier: Rewiring Democracy
Episode 235
In this episode, we discuss Bruce Schneier and Nathan E. Sander's upcoming book, Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and Citizenship.
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Antinomy
Episode 234
In this episode, we ask some difficult questions about Antinomy: when a concept has multiple logical explanatory theories that are contradictory.
Published on 1 month ago
Substantivalism
Episode 233
In this episode, we present the cases for Substantivalism and Relationalism as we discuss space and time.
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Ableism
Episode 232
In this episode, we wrestle with the discriminatory notion of Ableism.
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Friluftsliv
Episode 231
In this episode, we discuss the phenomenological, ontological, and ethical aspects of the Norwegian concept Friluftsliv.
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Tarab
Episode 230
In this episode, we explore the idea of Tarab from the Arabic world: an enchantment with music and its ability to provide deep meaning.
Published on 2 months ago