Each week hosts Ryan Ernecoff and Ty Lohr dive into a film and discuss its themes, artistic choices, and underlying meanings. Tune in and join us!
Categories: Arts, Education, TV & Film
Tags: Arts, film, movie, movie podcast, Philosophy, photography, roll it, Ryan Ernecoff, Ty Lohr
Set in 19th century Russia, The Brothers Karamazov (Russian: Братья Карамазовы) is the last novel written by the illustrious author Fyodor Dostoyevsky who died a few months before the book’s publication. The deeply philosophical and passionate novel tells the story of Fyodor Karamazov, an immoral debauch whose sole aim in life is the acquisition of wealth. Twice married, he has three sons whose welfare and upbringing, he cares nothing about. At the beginning of the story, Dimitri Karamazov, the eldest son who is now a twenty-eight year old war veteran, returns to his home town to claim the inheritance left to him by his dead mother. Fyodor is none too pleased to see him as he hates to part with money. The middle brother Ivan, a cold and unemotional man, is called in to settle the dispute but he fails. The youngest son, Alyosha, a gentle and learned soul is training to be a monk in a nearby monastery. He suggests that they consult the famous monastic elder Zosima who could work out a satisfactory solution. The plot winds through an amazing labyrinth of twists and turns, with the characters of the three brothers becoming more and more apparent to the readers. As different aspects of a human being, the three are completely different, yet bound by the irrevocable ties of common ancestry. The true hero of the story is the gentle Alyosha, whose spiritual journey and wonderfully humane qualities of kindness and compassion remain with the reader for ever. As one of the most compelling and fascinating explorations of the human heart, The Brothers Karamazov remains one of the world’s greatest literary creations. A novel of great length (it is divided into twelve volumes) and breadth, its sheer scale and scope captures the imagination of readers. The book has had an enduring influence on writers all over the world. It was admired and loved by renowned intellectuals like Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Sartre, Camus, James Joyce, Franz Kafka and a host of others. Pope Benedict XVI referred to it in his 2007 encyclical. It has been extensively adapted for stage, screen, TV and translated into many world languages. Dostoyevsky was one of literature’s greatest observers of the human mind. His writings were shaped by his own experiences of political activism, imprisonment, questioning of faith and finding spiritual enlightenment towards the end of his life. The novel is as relevant today as when it was published in 1880 and though it is deeply complex, it was also strangely prophetic as it foretold the events that would take place under the Soviet Regime.
Categories: Arts, Education, Society & Culture
Tags: audio books, audiobook, ebooks, fiction, free audio books, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Languages, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, Non-fiction, Philosophy, Psychology, The Brothers Karamazov
Welcome to the Whiskey Bench, where we pair cocktails with conversation. Whether we’re diving deep into a meaty subject like the history of fascism or why monetary policy drives inflation, or just bringing you the highlights of a crazy news week, we aim to look past the simple answers and discuss the complexity of our wild world. So pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink, and join us on the Whiskey Bench.
Categories: News, Society & Culture
Tags: business, cocktails, Culture, Current Events, History, Libertarian, mixology, Philosophy, Politics, Recipe, well being
The Stoa (translated to ‘porch’) was an environment in Ancient Greece for Philosophers to come together and discuss meaningful ideas. These ideas were considered dangerous at the time as their discussions would frequently challenge the monarchy, aristocracy and even God himself. However, while often risking death, these philosophers agreed that the highest virtue is the pursuit of truth and wisdom through rigorous debate. With no unassailable truths, they sat together on the floor as equals in the pursuit of this endeavor. Our organization is committed to reintroducing this environment to public discourse through the concept of the ‘Steel Man’. The ‘Steel Man’ is the opposite of ‘Straw Man’ while the latter is focused on belittling an argument, the former is an attempt to represent the position in its strongest form. Our purpose, simply, is to provide a space for people to think out loud.
Categories: Education, Government, Society & Culture
Tags: academic, dark, discourse, intellectual, Philosophy, Politics, stoa, thestoa, university, web
Tune in to the Always Already Podcast for indulgent conversations about critical theory (in the broadest read of the term!). Our podcast consists of two episode streams. The first is a discussion of texts spanning critical theory, political theory, social theory, and philosophy. We work through and analyze main ideas, underlying assumptions, connections with other texts and theories, and occasionally delve into the great abyss of free association, ad hoc theory jokes, and makeshift puns. The second stream, entitled Epistemic Unruliness, consists of interviews and discussions with activists, artists, and academics whose “disobedient” work builds upon the themes of that arise in the texts we discuss and in our ongoing podcast conversations. In the first stream we also entertain the questions of friends and strangers and dole out slapdash advice about everything from massaging a head of Brooklyn kale to sweet talking a nebechy philosopher and dealing with the vagaries of academic life. We also put on our Freud-Klein-Lacan-Irigaray hats as we provide dream analysis to (always already anonymized) listener dreams. Be a part by sending us text suggestions, interview ideas, advice questions to answer, and dreams to analyze. The Always Already Podcast is created by B Aultman, Rachel Brown, Emily Crandall, John McMahon, and James Padilioni, Jr. The text discussion episodes also entertain the questions of friends and strangers as we dole out slapdash advice to audience queries on everything from how to massage a head of Brooklyn kale to how to sweet talk a nebechy philosopher to how to deal with the vagaries of academic life. We also put on our Freud-Klein-Lacan hats as we provide dream analysis to (always already anonymized) listener dreams. Tune in, and send us text suggestions, interview ideas, advice questions to answer, and dreams to analyze. The Always Already Podcast is created by B Aultman, Rachel Brown, Emily Crandall, John McMahon, and James Padilioni, Jr.
Categories: Society & Culture
Tags: critical, Philosophy, Political, social, theory, thought
Based on the Mobile Philosopher book series, this light and humorous podcast distils complex philosophical thought from the ancient world to the present day. Pick at random from a series that will inspire and provoke you with eclectic discussions of imagination, hope, anger, telepathy, toast and much more.
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Categories: Comedy, Education, Society & Culture
Tags: emotion, friendship, Funny, God, hope, Imagination, memory, Philosophy, religion, self, telepathy, Wisdom
It’s Just Like a Giant Ball Made of media (without the fleas). Giant Media Ball is a repository for established programs that also publish via their own feed or GMB exclusives. The programs are handpicked by the GMB Staff and the schedule can be found on the website. A great way to subscribe to a collection of creative shows. It has something for everybody and nothing for nobody. Not a recognized source of hemorrhoids*. (*this statement has not been approved by the FDA)
Categories: Society & Culture, TV & Film
Tags: a cold opening, a wiggly world, Atheist, book club, Fun, giant media ball, media, Philosophy, trap door, video games, we talk cinema, we talk games, we talk heroes, wiggly, wiggly book club
Taking a cue from Paul, Reasoning Through the Bible is an expository style walk through the Scriptures that tells you what the Bible says. Reviewing both Old and New Testament books, as well as topical subjects, the hosts methodically show how Scripture is one cohesive story. Critical Thinking with a little bit of theology and apologetics and you have what this podcast is about. Just like Paul on Mars Hill, Christianity today must address woke, deconstruction, and progressive Christianity, all topics that are addressed if we go purposefully through the Bible. Join Glenn and Steve weekly on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as they reason with you through the Bible.
Categories: Religion & Spirituality
Tags: apologetics, Bible, church, Jesus, Philosophy, teaching, theology
An interview podcast centered in Pittsburgh, PA focused on religion, philosophy, and culture
Categories: Education, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture
Tags: Another Point of View, faith, God, Philosophy, Podcast, Reason, religion, spiritual, Truth
Published in 1859, On Liberty is a libertarian philosophical work by English philosopher John Stuart Mill that endorses his view on the importance of individuality for the constant progression and improvement of society. The work also supports economic and moral freedom, and openly criticizes the influence of social authority that in one way or another imposes a predefined set of acceptable attitudes and opinions. Highlighting issues including the incongruity between authority and liberty, the oppressive requisites of society, self-regarding conduct, education, and religious influence, Mill effectively proposes the means to preserve the rights of the individual, while at the same time appealing for the restriction of government coercion. Dividing his philosophy in five chapters, Mill delivers his view on liberty through a utilitarian approach and accordingly depicts an overview of the concept of liberty. Consequently, he evaluates the significance of liberty to both individual and state. The piece opens with a description of the conflict between authority and individual freedom, as Mill reports the oppression of the government which restricts the right of free expression. According to Mill, the power of the state should be dependent on the liberty of its citizens, because it is they who essentially put them in such an influential position. Subsequently, he distinguishes between two types of oppression, government tyranny and the tyranny of the majority. Though disapproving of both, he considers the latter to be more destructive, as it is easier to stand against political beliefs than it is to defy the prevailing mindset and opinions of the social majority. In addition, Mill points out the benefits of having contrasting perspectives and opinions, and the importance of exercising one’s basic right to liberty. Furthermore, he prescribes the adequate level of interference from authority, and eventually exemplifies the proficiency of his theory. Nevertheless, an enduring piece of philosophy, whose concepts can be studied, analyzed and put into practice, as they are relevant even more so in present societies. Although the treatise has received its fair amount of criticism for its encouragement to rebel against conformity, On Liberty is still highly valuable for its evaluation of the nature of liberty and its position in a democratic society. Moreover, the work is an essential element for those interested in learning more about the principles of government, political philosophy, political science, and the importance of liberty itself.
Categories: Arts, Society & Culture
Tags: audio books, audiobook, ebooks, free audio books, John Stuart Mill, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, Non-fiction, On Liberty, Philosophy
Seeing I to I is the show about Innovation and Integration. Why innovation and integration? Because we believe these are key skills for anyone on a path of continual progress, so you can create and successfully live a bold vision for a more meaningful future. We’ll be hosting conversations that are part entrepreneurial strategy, part philosophical discussion, and part personal development tools for anyone who aspires to be a high-performing and exponentially ambitious entrepreneur, thought-leader, or creator in any domain.
Categories: Business, Education, Society & Culture
Tags: creativity, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, Innovation, integration, personaldevelopment, Philosophy
The Podcast with real people facing the worlds challenges from a married Christian perspective…We talk about anything!
Categories: Society & Culture
Tags: christian, Culture, lifestyle, Philosophy, Society, spirituality
In What’s Left of Philosophy Gil Morejón (@gdmorejon), Lillian Cicerchia (@lilcicerch), Owen Glyn-Williams (@oglynwil), and William Paris (@williammparis) discuss philosophy’s radical histories and contemporary political theory. Philosophy isn’t dead, but what’s left? Support us at patreon.com/leftofphilosophy
Categories: News, Society & Culture
Tags: Culture, Entertainment, marxism, Philosophy, Politics, Socialism, theory
Faith Matters offers an expansive view of the Restored Gospel, thoughtful exploration of big and sometimes thorny questions, and a platform that encourages deeper engagement with our faith and our world. We focus on the Latter-day Saint (Mormon) tradition, but believe we have much to learn from other traditions and fully embrace those of other beliefs.
Categories: Religion & Spirituality
Tags: christianity, ethics, latter-day saint, LDS, morality, Mormon, mormonism, Philosophy, the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints
Welcome to CNA The Coolest Nerds Alive podcast. I’m your host Kongo , a true nerd and lover of all things Historical. If you hit play I can promise you one thing – a good time. So come join Me weekly as I tell weird stories from history , true crime and simply odd shit . This is a dope show and im sure you’ll agree
Categories: Comedy, History, Society & Culture
Tags: cna, coolest nerds alive, distorted view, hardcore history, History, kongo, last podcast, Nerds, Philosophy, sofa kings
Welcome to the Shed! Just Three normal herbal mages contained between 4 walls of comedy and philosophy.
Categories: Comedy, Religion & Spirituality, Society & Culture
Tags: Adventure, Comedy, drugs, Philosophy
Comedian Mike Bain answers questions and gives advice on relationships, dating, life struggles, and explains, how if a barbarian like himself can be a better person so can you.
Categories: Comedy, Society & Culture
Tags: adversity, advice, better, Comedy, dating, Funny, goodperson, laugh, learn, love, marriage, mentalhealth, Philosophy, relationship, relationships, selfhelp, sex, single, spiritual, struggle
Hosts Marc Kate and Chad Lott discuss horror films, television, literature and philosophy.
Categories: Society & Culture, TV & Film
Tags: Culture, horror, Movies, Philosophy, popculture
Hey You – I’m Helen & this is “Who You Needed” – a show made for creatives who are hungry to do some good in the world. Sometimes chuckle-worthy. Always encouraging. Anti-clout. Pro-humble. We honor vulnerable, curious, and humble conversations. In order to sustain longevity in our creative practice, we encourage listeners to lean into staying in the present moment. We embrace moments, not perfection. The goal is to help you feel good & inspired! One Take Tuesdays are 5-minute/one take/unedited voice tracks…a challenge to undo perfectionist tendencies in the creative journey – the goal is to loosen up & enjoy process over destination
Categories: Education, Health & Fitness, Society & Culture
Tags: artists, creativity, mental-health, Philosophy, storytelling
KingEz is a Songwriter, Writer, and Graphic artist who likes to talk while he’s working about philosophy, theology, music and art… So he came up with the genius idea of putting a mic in front of his face, so people think his talking is not crazy.
Categories: Arts, Music, Religion & Spirituality
Tags: apologetics, art and culture, Christian Living, christian talk, Current Events, Philosophy, political views, Songwriter, songwriting, theology