G. W. F. Leibniz & The Mystery of Existence
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 Jan 202319min
RLP Holiday - Christmas Belief: Lessons from The Polar Express
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 Dec 202220min
Baruch Spinoza & The Mystery of Existence
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 Dec 202217min
Rene Descartes & The Mystery of Existence
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 Dec 202219min
RLP Holiday: In Defense of Thanksgiving
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 Nov 202210min
Rene Descartes: God, Reason, and a Piece of Wax
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 Nov 202218min
Rene Descartes: Cartesian Delight
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 Nov 202213min
RLP Holiday: What the Moon Brings by H. P. Lovecraft
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 Okt 202210min
