From Nowhere to Nothing

In this episode, we look philosophically at Joseph Campbell, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, and the monomyth.

In this episode, we take a philosophical approach to examining the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi from both cinematic and real-life perspectives.

In this episode, we discuss the similarities and differences between Spiritual and Religious beliefs, focusing on organic development.

In this episode, we look at the problematic concept of Unity in a world of independent objects.

In this episode, we examine the philosophy, history, and story-telling of Godzilla.

In this episode, we attempt to parse apart freedom, liberty, and the relationships that constitute power dynamics.  

In this episode, we talk about how the practice of education is influenced and developed through philosophy.

In this episode, we attempt to think about what it means to be objectively human.

In this episode, we attempt to define war and look at the myriad philosophical connections it has to humanity's past and present. 

In this episode, I interview Professor Craig Van Slyke about Self-Leadership.

In this episode, I interview scientist Keiland Cooper about Artificial Intelligence. 

In this episode, we look philosophically at a scene with the Mandalorian and IG-11.  Here is a link to watch the video version of the show: https://youtu.be/wdujcHMhjtw

In this episode, we look at the Brazilian folktale of Jaguar and Goat.

In this episode, we look at the Japanese folktale Two Frogs.

In this episode, we ask the endless question of, "what is reality?"  In breaking it apart, we don't find the answer, but instead the countless shards of new questions.

In this episode, we wrap up our series on the pillars of philosophy by opening up the many questions associated with Metaphysics.

In this episode, we revisit Skepticism: taking a deeper dive into conceptual considerations that build on the foundation laid in earlier episodes.

In this episode, we consider the core philosophical idea of Epistemology: the study of what we know and how we know it.

In this episode, we delve into the complex realm of ethics, looking to describe, examine, and postulate on issues both immense and personal.

In this episode, we attempt to discuss axiology by positing the different ways value can be attributed to objects or ideas and how this affects our everyday lives.

In this episode, we uncover the surprisingly ancient and intertwined nature of humanity and tools; discussing them definitionally, teleologically, and culturally. 

In this episode, we look at the philosophical idea of Realism; parsing apart the layers of perception, ideals, and, ultimately, our belief systems.

In this episode, we talk about the two types of Historicity: 1) the factuality of certain people and events, as well as 2) how our personal and cultural context affects our interpretation of history.  

In this episode, we look at a philosophical argument among the Avengers about accountability.  Click the link to watch the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/1I1wNdXdjHo  

In this episode, we dissect the scene from Star Wars: A New Hope philosophically.  Click the link to watch the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/eDVkVu10nWM