The Eristicrats

Society EN ↓ 30 episodes

In this show we discuss all the concepts covered in our A-Level Philosophy, Ethics and Theology course. We debate and explore topics from the existence of God, to metaethical questions such as 'What is good?', to St. Augustine's view on human nature. In doing so, we cover the work and ideas of many of the greatest philosophers in history from Plato to Peter Singer.

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The Eristicrats

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Episode five: arguments for God based on observation. 10.02.2024 1:08:31

In this episode we discuss whether we can conclude God exists by looking at the world around us and its complexity. We do this by evaluating both teleological and cosmological arguments.

Episode four: Who am I? ( soul mind and body) 30.01.2024 53:41

In this episode we discuss the ideas revolving around “soul mind and body”. Looking at the Christian perspectives of Descartes and Aquinas. While also exploring Ancient Greek and contemporary secular interpretations of souls through scholars such as B.F.Skinner and Richard Dawkins.

Episode three: Aristotle and causation 14.01.2024 51:45

In this episode we discuss how Aristotle creates a cosmology based around his empirical understanding of the world. We also constant his ideas to Plato and his Ancient Greek background.

Episode two: Plato and the forms. 07.01.2024 1:03:36

In this episode we review plato’s greatest theory’s and ideas while also exploring Athenian society and how that influenced his philosophy.

Episode one: Philosophy- the big ideas 10.12.2023 40:11

In this episode we cover the main overview of the A-level philosophy course and some A-level thought questions and how to answer them.