Episode #048 ... Adam Smith pt. 1 - Specialization
On this episode of the podcast we begin our discussion of Adam Smith. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: htt...
18 Tammi 201523min
Episode #047 ... Rousseau pt. 3 - The General Will
On this episode of the podcast, we continue our desert island thought experiment, this time focusing on the general will of the people. First, we examine several interpretations of what "the general w...
10 Tammi 201524min
Episode #046 ... Rousseau pt. 2 - Democracy, Aristocracy or Monarchy?
On this episode of the podcast, we continue last week's thought experiment about creating a society from scratch on a deserted island. First, we find out how building a society is similar to making cu...
2 Tammi 201529min
Episode #045 ... Rousseau Government pt. 1
On this episode of the podcast, we examine the origins of government and discuss several opinions on how to construct the best system. First, we imagine that we’re stranded on an island and are forced...
15 Joulu 201426min
Episode #044 ... Slavery
On this episode of the podcast, we revisit the topic of belief, this time focusing on the ramifications of the beliefs we hold. First, we ask ourselves why we should even attempt to arrive at truth if...
2 Joulu 201436min
Episode #043 ... Tolerance
On this episode of the podcast, we examine the true implications of tolerance and intolerance. First, we ask ourselves the inception-esque question of how tolerant we should be of intolerance, and fin...
21 Marras 201427min
Episode #042 ... Optimism
On this episode, we explore the benefits and drawbacks of optimism. First, we examine the various motivations for pessimism, and hear what Winston Churchill, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Marcus Aurelius h...
12 Marras 201428min
Episode #041 ... Belief
On this episode of the podcast, we discuss the many facets of belief. We start out by discussing two major complications that belief brings to the table. First, absolute certainty is impossible--even ...
4 Marras 201436min
