Mysterium Tremendum

Meet G. W. F. Leibniz. Leibniz is known as the last "universal genius". What does Leibniz have to say about truth and reality? Is he worth imbibing? In this episode, we take up these question. Al...

6 Tammi 202319min

What does it mean to believe? Is belief a virtue? This week we celebrate Christmas by pondering Christmas belief. In particular, we ponder these questions aboard The Polar Express.

24 Joulu 202220min

17th century philosopher, Baruch Spinoza, wrote, "nothing exists from whose nature some effect does not follow." Spinoza, a philosophical child of Descartes', sought to draw out the logical implicati...

16 Joulu 202217min

What is ultimately real? According to Descartes, reality is composed of two substances, mind and matter. Why did Descartes think this? More importantly, why should we care? In this week's episode,...

2 Joulu 202219min

Is gratitude a virtue? Gratitude is not listed among the four cardinal virtues. Gratitude is not listed among the three theological virtues? Should it be among the virtues? Does the Thanksgiving h...

22 Marras 202210min

In this episode, we continue to contemplate Descartes' response to the challenge of nominalism, doubt, and radical skepticism. In particular, we ponder a piece of wax. Does a piece of wax hold the k...

18 Marras 202218min

The Red Letter Express resumes its journey. After their encounter with Ockham, our hosts are in search of answers. They are offered Cartesian Delight - the philosophy of Rene Descartes. Does Descar...

4 Marras 202213min

This Halloween we invite you to sit with the Clive, procurer of libations facilitator of seekers and wanderers.  Clive recites and reflects upon the poetic musings of H. P. Lovecraft.  He warns us to ...

28 Loka 202210min