jbouchard

From Nowhere to Nothing

Society EN ↓ 280 episodes

In this podcast, we look at philosophers, abstract ideas, concrete cultural issues, and everything in between with a down-to-earth demeanor and willingness to explore.

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jbouchard

Episodes

Episode 5: Self 11.02.2019 1:10:58

In this episode, we talk about philosophical questions regarding the conceptualization of the self, including the importance of the body and mind, whether we have one or many selves, and ultimately, whether the self as we perceive it even exists.

Episode 4: Life 18.12.2018 1:09:35

In this episode, we discuss the mystery of life: where did it come from? How do we define it? Is there life outside of Earth? Additionally, we talk about the ethics of creating and destroying life as well as the human experience.

Episode 3: Time 16.12.2018 1:11:32

In this episode, we discuss time. Is it real or a human perception? Does it have limits? Is it possible to manipulate time? We cover these questions and others in this conversation.

Episode 2: God 16.12.2018 55:37

In this episode, we talk about the biggest topic in philosophy: Deity. We cover what human needs the idea of God fulfills, as well as how God has been conceptualized throughout time in various cultures.

Episode 1: Introduction to Philosophical Categories 15.12.2018 1:19:59

In this episode, we provide an overview of philosophical categories, including metaphysics, epistemology, axiology, and logic. We also discuss how these concepts relate to each other and to the human experience.