Jon Barbas

Heavy Metal Philosophy

Society EN ↓ 281 episodes

An exploration of philosophy with heavy metal themes. The intersection between the dark, powerful, and introspective. Tune in every Tuesday!

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Jon Barbas

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#006: What Makes A Good Person? 25.05.2021 24:22

Last week we alluded to our idea that simply not being bad does not make a person good. This week we elaborate on that concept Contact; HeavyMetalPhilosophy@gmail.com Twitter: @heaviestdoyen Facebook: @heaviestdoyen Instagram: @heavy_metal_philosophy

#005: How to Be Positive When The World Sucks. 18.05.2021 56:58

How can you be positive, optimistic, or confident when you've lost faith in your fellow man and the institutions of society? In this episode I'll go through some ancient philosophy that helps me feel good about myself even when I don't feel good about the state of the world. Contact; HeavyMetalPhilosophy@gmail.com Twitter: @heaviestdoyen Facebook: @heaviestdoyen Instagram: @heavy_metal_philosophy

#004: He Converted to Catholicism as an Adult? 11.05.2021 53:15

Reed, a marine, historian, and metal fan explains why he left atheism behind and converted to Catholicism as an adult. We have a conversation about the philosophies that led him there and the misconceptions protestants hold towards Catholics. Contact; HeavyMetalPhilosophy@gmail.com Twitter: @heaviestdoyen Facebook: @heaviestdoyen Instagram: @heavy_metal_philosophy

#003: Cannibal Corpse Violence Unimagined Review 03.05.2021 38:28

A song by song review of Cannibal Corpse's 15th studio album, Violence Unimagined! Contact; HeavyMetalPhilosophy@gmail.com Twitter: @heaviestdoyen Facebook: @heaviestdoyen Instagram: @heavy_metal_philosophy

#002: Do You Have Free Will? And How to Get More! 03.05.2021 37:53

Do you have free will? At first the obvious answer is yes! But did you choose to become a metal head? Did you choose your parents? Did you choose your genetics? Did you choose your personality? Some things we cannot choose. In this episode we'll examine these questions, and I'll offer some advice on how to increase the amount of free will you have. Contact; HeavyMetalPhilosophy@gmail.com Twitter:...

#001: What is Heavy Metal Philosophy? 03.05.2021 10:04

Being a fan of a niche genre like extreme heavy metal can be a lonely experience. While everyone else is listening to pop and country, finding like minded people to share your passion with can be difficult. Couple that with being interested philosophies that are deeper than the surface level concerns of the general public, and you've got a recipe for isolation. This show will seek to build a commu...