The Wes Cecil Podcast

The Wes Cecil Podcast

My lectures are dedicated to making Philosophy in particular and the world of ideas in general available to everyone. My exploration of topics and thinkers is designed to provide a foundation for listeners to engage in further reading and thought and develop their own conceptions of the topics I introduce. I have PhD in Literature and Philosophy and was a college professor for over 20 years. I am working to remove the barriers that prevent many from experiencing and understanding the lives and thoughts of some of the world's greatest thinkers.

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Episoder(239)

New Series! An Invitation to Being Human: Ep. 1 - Go Outside

New Series! An Invitation to Being Human: Ep. 1 - Go Outside

This series is a concrete extrapolation of the ideals of Humanism within the context of our contemporary society. While it might seem like we can’t help but know how to be human, the pressures and str...

8 Jun 52min

Reading The Bhagavad Gita: Book 7

Reading The Bhagavad Gita: Book 7

It sounds a lot like monotheism, and perhaps this is what Krishna is arguing, but it is a conceptual framework very much different than the Christian concept of monotheism (the Jewish people did not h...

5 Jun 26min

“How Things Mean” - Live Lecture From Maastricht, The Netherlands - 4.30 26

“How Things Mean” - Live Lecture From Maastricht, The Netherlands - 4.30 26

I want to share the live audio of the 2nd lecture I gave at The University of Maastricht, the Netherlands a month ago. This one is from Thursday, April 30.The focus of this lecture is the deep ontolog...

1 Jun 47min

Reading The Bhagavad Gita: Books 5 & 6

Reading The Bhagavad Gita: Books 5 & 6

While slightly repetitive, the importance of the idea of holy work and doing as superior to not doing is central to these two books. I spend extra time on the concept of ‘Sin’ and how this is a mislea...

29 Mai 36min

Values: Ep. 9 - Conclusion

Values: Ep. 9 - Conclusion

In conclusion, I consider a few of the pitfalls one is likely to encounter if they decide to pursue new values. I also provide a few suggestions for some approaches that might be helpful in beginning ...

25 Mai 47min

Reading The Bhagavad Gita: Book 4

Reading The Bhagavad Gita: Book 4

Krishna reveals the divine wisdom to Arjuna who is thoroughly confused by what Krishna says as you may have been as well. Some deep Hindu theology is working in the background of this passage that is ...

22 Mai 24min

Values: Ep. 8 - Money

Values: Ep. 8 - Money

Money is, as I’ve mentioned, the core value in our societies today. Generally attacked throughout philosophical history, it is currently celebrated as THE value that answereth all other values. Howeve...

18 Mai 57min

Reading The Bhagavad Gita: Book 3

Reading The Bhagavad Gita: Book 3

Krishna introduces a series of key points that will be repeated throughout the rest of the Gita: Action is better than inaction, Sacrifice, and the renunciation of Ends. With these concepts, the Gita ...

15 Mai 22min

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