Podcast Episodes

Episode #053 ... David Hume pt. 3 - Custom

On this episode of the podcast we talk about David Hume's thoughts on the soul, the self and how "custom is the great guide of human life." All this and more on the latest episode of Philosophize Thi…

Published on 10 years, 9 months ago

Episode #052 ... David Hume pt. 2 - Design

On this episode of the podcast, we continue our discussion of David Hume. This time, we focus on Hume's response to the Teleological Argument, which goes a little something like this: “Look at how pe…

Published on 10 years, 9 months ago

Episode #051 ... David Hume pt. 1

On this episode of the podcast, we talk about David Hume! First, we learn about Hume’s ‘is’ versus ‘ought’ distinction and how not being mindful of this pitfall can lead us down a dangerous path. Nex…

Published on 10 years, 10 months ago

Episode #050 ... Are You Left Or Right?

On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the contrasting political philosophies of Edmund Burke and Thomas Paine. First, we find out the origin of the terms “left” and “right” in relation to politi…

Published on 10 years, 10 months ago

Episode #049 ... Adam Smith pt. 2 - The Tip of the Iceberg of Wealth

On this episode of the podcast, we continue our discussion of Adam Smith. First, we look at two towns with the same name on opposite sides of the US-Mexico border, and consider why their residents ha…

Published on 10 years, 11 months ago

Episode #048 ... Adam Smith pt. 1 - Specialization

On this episode of the podcast we begin our discussion of Adam Smith.

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Published on 10 years, 11 months ago

Episode #047 ... Rousseau pt. 3 - The General Will

On this episode of the podcast, we continue our desert island thought experiment, this time focusing on the general will of the people. First, we examine several interpretations of what "the general …

Published on 10 years, 11 months ago

Episode #046 ... Rousseau pt. 2 - Democracy, Aristocracy or Monarchy?

On this episode of the podcast, we continue last week's thought experiment about creating a society from scratch on a deserted island. First, we find out how building a society is similar to making c…

Published on 10 years, 11 months ago

Episode #045 ... Rousseau Government pt. 1

On this episode of the podcast, we examine the origins of government and discuss several opinions on how to construct the best system. First, we imagine that we’re stranded on an island and are force…

Published on 11 years ago

Episode #044 ... Slavery

On this episode of the podcast, we revisit the topic of belief, this time focusing on the ramifications of the beliefs we hold. First, we ask ourselves why we should even attempt to arrive at truth i…

Published on 11 years ago