42. Did Aristotle Believe in the Wandering Womb?
In this episode, I discuss whether Aristotle believed in the wandering womb. The answer is 'yes, he did', but his view of the wandering womb is different from, say, Plato's, as I talk about in the epi...
17 Aug 34min
41. Rachel O'Keefe: Plotinus on Beauty
In this episode, I speak with Rachel O'Keefe about Plotinus' thoughts on beauty. We focus on the arguments and ideas from Enneads I.6. Note: if you are looking for an introduction to who Plotinus was,...
10 Aug 1h 33min
40. Why Plato Thought that the Whole World Had a Soul
In this episode, I discuss Plato's view that the world had a soul. I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Alma College. You can subscribe to The Ancient Philosophy Podcast on ...
3 Aug 22min
39. Aristotle on Human Nature
In this episode, I discuss Aristotle's view, developed in the Nicomachean Ethics, that human nature is neither good nor bad. I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Alma College...
27 Juli 44min
38. Plato's Theory of the Divided Soul
On July 19, 2026, I gave a free lecture on Substack. It was entitled “The divided soul: Plato’s theory that the soul has parts.” This podcast episode is an audio recording of the lecture. I apologize ...
24 Juli 55min
37. Heraclitus and the Unity of Opposites
In this episode, I discuss Heraclitus' doctrine that scholars call "the unity of opposites." I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Alma College. You can subscribe to The Ancie...
20 Juli 43min
36. Why Democritus Believed in the Void
In this episode, I discuss what Democritus thought the void was and why he thought that it existed. I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Alma College. You can subscribe to Th...
13 Juli 29min
35. Galen on the Parts of the Soul
In this episode, I discuss Galen's views on the parts of the soul: what are these parts, and how do they relate to the body? I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Alma College...
6 Juli 44min
