Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar

Athens and Jerusalem (in Education)

Society EN ↓ 38 episodes

In this podcast we explore the relationship between a scientifically rational and a spiritual approach to reality. That is the relationship of Athens and Jerusalem. Our currently prevalent Western worldview is supposed to be based on rationality. If production of weapons of mass destruction, degradation of the natural environment, and increasing deterioration of mental well-being are signs of rationality, the term is to be considered a dangerous one. In all these, one can detect lack of ethical and existential considerations which renders this worldview essentially an irrational one. On the ot...

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Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar

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Society

Latest episode

Jun 16, 2026

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Episodes

Historical knowledge 08.06.2024

In this episode we explore the value of historical knowledge could have to present being and even the future. Based on the epic dimension of human being, what kind of power provides knowledge from the past? We touch upon different dichotomies like, spirit and matter, trust and criticism, origin or progress, and love vs suffer as sources of creativity.

Transforming school? 05.05.2024

In this episode we continue to discuss what forms of transformation we believe to be done in school.

Abolishing school? 25.03.2024

In this episode we discuss the idea of abolishing school. Is this a good idea or is it a dangerous one? Maybe we need that dangerous idea to keep the meaning of school alive and not turning the school into a factory to produce children as cogs in the society machinery?

Music, science and metaphysics - a conversation with Lasse Thoresen 18.03.2024

In this episode we have the pleasure to listen to our guest Lasse Thoresen. He is a composer and a researcher in the field of music. In our podcast he connects the creation and listening to music both to Athens and Jerusalem. Please, check out his music!

Religiosity and conscience 07.02.2024

In this episode we explore the religious dimension of conscience. We show the different between the human mind and what we are able to know for sure and how experiences could have a transformative effects of human mind. 

Scientific discoveries and religious possibilities 07.01.2024

In this episode we discuss different scientific discoveries and what influence this had on religious thoughts and what possibilities still exist of religious thinking according to a scientific worldview

Ibn Rushd part II 08.12.2023

In this episode we discuss Ibn Rushd's thoughts further and connect it more to education.

Ibn Rushd 08.12.2023

In this episode we introduce Ibn Rushd work and thoughts to the listeners. We understand him as a great thinker and an example of how to integrate Athens and Jerusalem.

On environment and worldview 08.12.2023

We explore further the question of human worldview and what this has to say on sustainable environmental behavior. 

Education and religious questions 08.12.2023

In this episode we highlights issues connecting education and religious thoughts. How are we supposed to give students the ability to explore existential and spiritual beliefs in our modern education system?

The one and the many (Jerusalem) 08.12.2023

In this episode we explore further the distinction between the one and the many. This time we try to emphasize more of the religious dimension.

The one and the many (Athens) 08.12.2023

In this episode we explore the difference between the one and the many or between the question of essence and unity or complexity and plurality. Most of our discussion is connected to reason and the scientific perspectives on these issues. 

Introduction to Athens and Jerusalem (in Education) 08.12.2023

In this episode we introduce our self and what the podcast is all about. We consider this a philosophical podcast but it emphasize both important scientific and religious questions. And the main task is to change the education system to create room for this kind of explorations and experiences.  

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