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The New Thinkery

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The New Thinkery

The New Thinkery is a podcast devoted to political philosophy and its history, along with its many guises in literature, film, and human experience generally. Named after Socrates’ infamous “Thinkery” in Aristophanes’ Clouds, The New Thinkery strikes a balance between the seriousness of academia and the playfulness of casual conversation among friends.

#262

Summer Break at The New Thinkery

Since launching in July 2020, The New Thinkery hasn’t taken an extended break—but after ne... more

25 Jun 2025

09 MINS

09:51

25 Jun 2025

#261

Joshua Parens on Maimonides' Guide of the Perplexed

Josh Parens joins Alex and Greg to discuss his recently released book, <a href= "https://w... more

18 Jun 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:35

18 Jun 2025

#260

Richard Polt on Heidegger' Origin of the Work of Art

This week, a full complement of the guys are back, and are joined by Professor Richard Pol... more

11 Jun 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:46

11 Jun 2025

#259

Robert Wyllie on Alasdair MacIntyre

Greg welcomes Prof. Rob Wyllie back to the show for a thoughtful conversation on the philo... more

04 Jun 2025

58 MINS

58:46

04 Jun 2025

#258

Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness

Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness offers more than a critique of empire—it’s a meditation ... more

28 May 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:11

28 May 2025

#257

Ray Bradbury's The Veldt

Imagine a Jetsons-esque home that attempts to meet all of your needs while also featuring ... more

21 May 2025

46 MINS

46:33

21 May 2025

#256

Michael McShane on Shakespeare's King Lear

Recorded at the most recent <a href= "https://www.coretexts.org/?v=f24485ae434a">ACTC conf... more

14 May 2025

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:58

14 May 2025

#255

Deacon Harrison Garlick on Gorgias, Part III

To celebrate The New Thinkery's 250th episode... David and Alex take the week off. Instead... more

07 May 2025

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:26

07 May 2025

#254

Bernard J. Dobski on Mark Twain's Recollections of Joan of Arc

Professor B.J. Dobski joins Greg and David this week to examine Mark Twain’s Personal Reco... more

30 Apr 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:53

30 Apr 2025

#253

Werner Herzog's Aguirre, the Wrath of God

This week, Alex and Greg dive into Werner Herzog's Aguirre, the Wrath of God, unraveling i... more

23 Apr 2025

50 MINS

50:48

23 Apr 2025

#252

Kierkegaard's Philosophical Fragments with Rob Wyllie & Matt Dinan

This week, Greg has locked David and Alex out of the recording room, and replaced them wit... more

16 Apr 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:40

16 Apr 2025

#251

Eric Adler on Language Studies & "Decolonizing the Curriculum"

With the stock market tanking, Alex has fled the country to verify family artifacts are st... more

09 Apr 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:35

09 Apr 2025

#250

Jean Renoir's Rules of the Game

Jean Renoir’s Rules of the Game isn’t just a classic film—it’s a sharp critique of society... more

02 Apr 2025

48 MINS

48:29

02 Apr 2025

#249

Patrick Callahan on Pindar

This week, a full complement of hosts is joined by Prof. Patrick Callahan, Assistant Profe... more

26 Mar 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:32

26 Mar 2025

#248

Brian Chau on the Straussian Generation, Part III

Alex sits down with Brian Chau of <a href= "https://www.fromthenew.world/">From the New Wo... more

19 Mar 2025

43 MINS

43:58

19 Mar 2025

#247

Brian Chau on the Straussian Generation, Part II

Alex sits down with Brian Chau of <a href= "https://www.fromthenew.world/">From the New Wo... more

12 Mar 2025

59 MINS

59:07

12 Mar 2025

#246

Brian Chau on the Straussian Generation, Part I

This week, Alex sits down with Brian Chau of <a href= "https://www.fromthenew.world/">From... more

05 Mar 2025

59 MINS

59:15

05 Mar 2025

#245

Spencer Klavan on Epicureanism

A full complement of the guys are joined by Spencer Klavan, repeat offender on the show, h... more

26 Feb 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:34

26 Feb 2025

#244

Zena Hitz on Plato's Charmides

In this episode, the guys are all here, and joined by Zena Hitz of St. John's College. Tog... more

19 Feb 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:50

19 Feb 2025

#243

Richard Velkley on Heidegger and Strauss

In this rerelease of The New Thinkery, the guys are back to help bring in the new year, an... more

12 Feb 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:37

12 Feb 2025

#242

Averroes and al-Ghazali

In this rerun of the inaugural episode of The New Thinkery, join the guys as they analyze ... more

05 Feb 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:03

05 Feb 2025

#241

Devin Stauffer on Leo Strauss' Natural Right & History, Chapter 4

This week, David has once again died, but Alex and Greg have brought back Dr. Devin Stauff... more

29 Jan 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:18

29 Jan 2025

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#262

Summer Break at The New Thinkery

#261

Joshua Parens on Maimonides' Guide of the Perplexed

#260

Richard Polt on Heidegger' Origin of the Work of Art

#259

Robert Wyllie on Alasdair MacIntyre

#258

Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness

#257

Ray Bradbury's The Veldt

#256

Michael McShane on Shakespeare's King Lear

#255

Deacon Harrison Garlick on Gorgias, Part III

#254

Bernard J. Dobski on Mark Twain's Recollections of Joan of Arc

#253

Werner Herzog's Aguirre, the Wrath of God

#252

Kierkegaard's Philosophical Fragments with Rob Wyllie & Matt Dinan

#251

Eric Adler on Language Studies & "Decolonizing the Curriculum"

#250

Jean Renoir's Rules of the Game

#249

Patrick Callahan on Pindar

#248

Brian Chau on the Straussian Generation, Part III

#247

Brian Chau on the Straussian Generation, Part II

#246

Brian Chau on the Straussian Generation, Part I

#245

Spencer Klavan on Epicureanism

#244

Zena Hitz on Plato's Charmides

#243

Richard Velkley on Heidegger and Strauss

#242

Averroes and al-Ghazali

#241

Devin Stauffer on Leo Strauss' Natural Right & History, Chapter 4