The Philosophers Stoned

"Beware that when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster... for when you gaze long into the abyss. The abyss gazes also into you.”― Friedrich W. Nietzsche

In this episode we attempt to play a philosophy "game".

In this episode, we discuss sportswashing and the value of sportsmanship.

In this episode, we force you to adopt our beliefs without critical thinking.

In this episode, we discuss immigration, when people on one side of a border cross it to live on the other side.

In this episode, we discuss what things are.

In this episode, we talk about some current events and then delve deep into a philosophical discussion about holes. Also, please enjoy 10 bonus minutes at the end.

In this episode, we discuss the philosophy of happiness: Is happiness a broad kind of "well-being" including health, career, etc.; or is it a psychological state? Should governments pivot to "happiness-based" policies? And if so, what would those look like? Join us to find out!

In this episode, we critique "The Doctrine of Double Effect," a Medieval philosophical principle first formulated by Thomas Aquinas to justify killing in self defense.

In this episode, we discuss the political philosophy of John Locke.

In this episode, we review the famous skeptic David Hume's treatise On Miracles , and apply his arguments about eye-witness testimony to reports of UFOs.

In this episode we discuss some current events topics from a philosophical perspective, including the Titan sub, the Wagner-PMC rebellion in Russia, and new developments in the search for Consciousness.

In this episode, we discuss the philosophy of memory. How can we distinguish our memories from "mere imaginings"?

In this episode, we discuss the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and their impact on philosophy, ethics, and the future of humanity.

In this episode, we dive into metaphysics and the philosophy of science to tackle one of philosophy's oldest problems.

In this episode, we compare Egoism with Aristotle's theory of happiness. Egoism is a collection of psychological and philospohical theories that together say we are ultimately and always motivated by self interest, and additionally that we morally ought to always act in our own self-interest.

In this episode, we discuss the Philosophy of Technology.

In this episode, we discuss the possibility that people might somehow survive the death of their physical bodies.

In this episode MAJOR SPOILERS for "The Three Body Problem." We discuss the book's ideas about science, space and time, and the theory of deterrence. We apologize for the technical difficulties in this episode.

This is not financial advice. In this episode, we explore several philosphical questions about money, including whether money is "the root of all evil" and whether money is a commodity or a social construct.

In this episode, we discuss the Prison Notebooks of Antonio Gramsci, an Italian revolutionary imprisoned in the 1930s. Gramsci argued that States do not primarily rely on physical force to control their subjects. Instead, States rule with hegemony- they persuade their subjects to consent to being ruled.

In this episode, we discuss the Sale of Human Organs. Pro or Con?

(Spoilers for The Three Body Problem) In this episode, Sam and Jordan discuss the Fermi Paradox- The universe appears silent and empty. If intelligent alien life exists, where is it? One possible solution to the paradox is the Dark Forest. According to the Dark Forest argument, intelligent alien civilizations exist, but they are hiding . From what? Find out in this chilling episode!

In this episode, Sam and Jordan conclude the Socrates trilogy with an epic discussion of The Republic.

In this episode, Sam and Jordan discuss how Socrates responds to the Athenian court's conviction. Socrates accepts the court's conviction and refuses his wealthy friend's offer of escape. Scholars are divided on why Socrates suddenly shows so much respect for the Law.