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Ep. 343: Plotinus the Neo-Platonist (Part One)
On selections from the Enneads (270 C.E.), as presented by Elmer O'Brien as the first four essays in The Essential Plotinus: "Beauty," "The Intellige…
2 years, 4 months ago
Philosophy vs. Improv #76: Hello, Larry w/ Lawrence Ware
The philosopher and entertainment journalist direct from Mark's Pretty Much Pop podcast joins PvI for an hour of merriment. We talk parenthood, philo…
2 years, 4 months ago
SUBTEXT: Psychedelic Regrets in "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (Part 4)
Wes & Erin continue their discussion of "Rime of the Ancient Mariner."
2 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 342: Zhuangzi on Knowledge and Virtue (Part Two)
We're concluding our treatment of the Daoist sage, focusing on the relation between metaphysics and ethics. Is a "wu wei" (non-action) philosophy com…
2 years, 4 months ago
Pretty Much Pop #174: Fallout Plays Post-Apocalyptic
Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn and Al discuss the new Amazon TV show based on on the video game series that launched in 1997. How does one best adapt a san…
2 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 342: Zhuangzi on Knowledge and Virtue (Part One)
More on the Zhuangzi, books 1-6 and 17-19 with guest Theo Brooks.
We discuss epistemology (Can we know the mind of someone else? How can virtue make …
2 years, 4 months ago
NEM#216: Kim Richey Learns to Cherish Collaboration
Kim has recorded about ten meticulously recorded country-evolving-to Americana albums out of Nashville since 1995. We discuss "Joy Rider" (and listen…
2 years, 4 months ago
Ep. 341 Supplemental: Zhuangzi for Closereads Evergreen Network Launch
Mark and Wes read through and discuss the first couple of pages of ch. 19, "Fathoming Life," following up on ep. 341.
How does Daoism compare to Sto…
2 years, 4 months ago
SUBTEXT - Psychedelic Regrets in "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (Part 1)
The ancient Mariner kills his Albatross with a carelessness that stands in stark contrast to his impulse for confession. For several days he and his …
2 years, 4 months ago
Pretty Much Pop #173: Cowboy Beyoncé? (Cross-Genre Music)
Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al look at pop music and the idea of genre. Beyoncé is beloved enough that she can do whatever she wants to musically, …
2 years, 4 months ago