Philosophize This! podcast

Philosophize This!

Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world we live in are broken down and explained.

Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world we live in are broken down and explained.

 

#198

Episode #198 ... The truth is in the process. - Zizek pt. 3 (ideology, dialectics)

Today we go into a deeper explanation of ideology and dialectics. Liberal democratic capitalism is featured as a special guest. Hope you enjoy it! :) Sponsors: Nord VPN: [https://www.NordVPN.com/philothis] (https://www.nordvpn.com/philothis) Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) LMNT: [https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo] (https://www.drinklmnt.com/philo) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.  Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis)   Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

24 Mar 2024

41 MINS

41:06

24 Mar 2024


#197

Episode #197 ... New Atheists and cosmic purpose without God - (Zizek, Goff, Nagel)

As we regularly do on this program-- we engage in a metamodernist steelmanning of different philosophical positions. Hopefully the process brings people some joy. Today we go from ideology, to New Atheism vs Creationism, to Aristotle, to Thomas Nagel, to Phillip Goff's new book called Why? The Purpose of the Universe. Sponsors: Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ [https://nordvpn.com/philothis ] (https://nordvpn.com/philothis) Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.  Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis)   Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

10 Mar 2024

41 MINS

41:40

10 Mar 2024


#196

Episode #196 ... The improbable Slavoj Zizek - Part 1

Today we give an introduction to the thinking of Slavoj Zizek-- at least as much as is possible in ~35 mins. The goal is for this to be a primer for the rest of the series. Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.  Sponsors: AG1: [https://www.DrinkAg1.com/philo] (https://www.drinkag1.com/philo) Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) LMNT: [https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo] (https://www.drinklmnt.com/philo) Website: [ https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis)   Social: Instagram: [ https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

24 Feb 2024

38 MINS

38:17

24 Feb 2024


#195

Episode #195 ... Could Anarcho-Capitalism be the solution to our problems? - Anarchism pt. 4 (Rothba...

Today we talk more about anarchism. Sponsors: Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) Factor: [http://www.FactorMeals.com/pt50] (http://www.factormeals.com/pt50) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.  Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis)   Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

10 Feb 2024

34 MINS

34:18

10 Feb 2024


#194

Episode #194 ... Do we really need the police? - Anarchism pt. 3 - (Gelderloos, Security)

Today we answer some questions about the potential security risks of an anarchist society. Sponsors: [https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/philo] (https://www.drinklmnt.com/philo) [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) [https://www.DrinkAg1.com/philo] (https://www.drinkag1.com/philo) Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help.  Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis)   Social: Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) ... Read more

27 Jan 2024

36 MINS

36:06

27 Jan 2024


#193

Episode #193 ...The chief export of the western world is trash. - Anarchism pt. 2 (Bookchin, Social ...

Today we talk about some of the work of Murray Bookchin. We talk about anarchism as a historical trend in human thought that keeps recurring. Then we talk about the superficiality of typical approaches to being environmentally conscious. We talk about Futurism and the hope of colonizing other planets. We talk about Artificial Intelligence and why people sometimes don't feel like celebrating its arrival. Sponsors: Better Help: [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) NordVPN: [https://www.NordVPN.com/philothis] (https://www.nordvpn.com/philothis) Get more: Website: [ ] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ ] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [ ] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips) [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips)   Be social: X: [ ] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [ ] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [ ] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [ ] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂 ... Read more

09 Jan 2024

36 MINS

36:12

09 Jan 2024


#192

Episode #192 ... Should we overthrow the government tomorrow? - Anarchism pt. 1 (Chomsky, Malatesta)

Today we talk about some common misconceptions about Anarchism, the weaknesses of traditional government structures, a possible alternative way of cooperating and whether or not the government is the hierarchy we should be focusing on. Sponsors: NordVPN - https://www.NordVPN.com/PHILOTHIS Rocket Money - https://www.RocketMoney.com/PT GiveWell - https://www.GiveWell.org (mention Philosophize This! at checkout) Get more: Website: [ https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [ https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [ https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips)   Be social: Twitter: [ https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [ https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [ https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [ https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow) Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂 ... Read more

28 Dec 2023

33 MINS

33:03

28 Dec 2023


#191

Episode #191 ... The modern day concentration camp and the failure of human rights. (Giorgio Agamben...

Today we talk about the philosophy of Giorgio Agamben. Human rights, a political tactic to dehumanize groups that has been growing in popularity, governments declaring states of emergency and how the concept of potential may in fact be a unifying force. https://www.philosophizethis.org Sponsors: Hello Fresh: https://www.HelloFresh.com/ptfree Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS ... Read more

05 Dec 2023

32 MINS

32:37

05 Dec 2023


#190

Episode #190 ... Are emotions a waste of time? - Neo-Stoicism (Martha Nussbaum)

Today we talk about the lessons found in the ancient Greek play titled Hecuba. We talk about the great Stoic ethicists Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius. We talk about Martha Nussbaum and her work looking to infuse classical Stoic ideas with all that we've learned in the sciences over thousands of years. We talk about compassion. Shame and guilt. Her capabilities approach. It's a whole lot of fun for the whole family. :) SPONSORS: Better Help: https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/philo ... Read more

27 Nov 2023

34 MINS

34:57

27 Nov 2023


#189

Episode #189 ... Everything that connects us is slowly disappearing. - Byung Chul Han pt. 2

Today we talk about the disappearance of rituals, truth, community, communication, public spaces and talk about the importance sometimes of being an idiot. Hope you love it! :)   Sponsor: Better Help [https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.BetterHelp.com/PHILTHIS)   Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips)   Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow)   Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂   ... Read more

03 Oct 2023

32 MINS

32:42

03 Oct 2023


#188

Episode #188 ... Achievement Society and the rise of narcissism, depression and anxiety - Byung-Chul...

Today we talk about positive power, neoliberalism, narcissism as a reaction to modern life, how technology makes isolation easier, and some tactics to find peace in the digital panopticon.    Thanks for supporting the podcast by checking out our sponsors: Better Help: [https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) LMNT: [https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/PHILO] (https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/PHILO)   Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis)   Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow)   Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂   ... Read more

07 Sep 2023

35 MINS

35:59

07 Sep 2023


#187

Episode #187 ... How much freedom would you trade for security? (Foucault, Hobbes, Mill, Agamben)

On today's episode we talk about the upsides of a surveillance state. The ongoing social dilemma of freedom vs security. The value of privacy. States of exception. And Deleuze's Postscript on Societies of Control.  Sponsor:  Rocket Money - [https://www.RocketMoney.com/PT] (https://www.RocketMoney.com/PT)   Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips)   Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow)   Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂   ... Read more

31 Aug 2023

39 MINS

39:07

31 Aug 2023


#186

Episode #186 ... Are we heading for a digital prison? - Panopticon (Foucault, Bentham, Cave)

Today we talk about Jeremy Bentham's concept of the Panopticon. Michel Foucault's comparison to society in 1975. The historical role of intelligence as a justification for dominance. The anatomy of free will, and how a digital world may systematically limit our free will without us knowing it.    Thank you to the sponsors of this episode:  LMNT - [www.drinkLMNT.com/PHILO] (https://www.drinkLMNT.com/PHILO) Better Help - [www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS)   Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips)   Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow)   Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂   ... Read more

24 Aug 2023

40 MINS

40:14

24 Aug 2023


#185

Episode #185 ... Should we prepare for an AI revolution?

Today we talk about the revolutionary potential of generative AI. For better or worse.    Support the podcast by checking out our sponsors: Better Help - [https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS] (https://www.betterhelp.com/PHILTHIS) LMNT - [https://www.drinkLMNT.com/PHILO ] (https://www.drinklmnt.com)   Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips)   Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast)   ... Read more

10 Aug 2023

38 MINS

38:31

10 Aug 2023


#184

Episode #184 ... Is Artificial Intelligence really an existential risk?

Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips)   Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow)   Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂   ... Read more

02 Aug 2023

35 MINS

35:20

02 Aug 2023


#183

Episode #183 ... Is ChatGPT really intelligent?

Today we discuss ideas from John Searle and Noam Chomsky and consider several questions surrounding machine intelligence.  Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips)   Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast)   ... Read more

22 Jul 2023

29 MINS

29:33

22 Jul 2023


#182

Episode #182 ... What if free will is an illusion?

Get more: Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips)   Be social: Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow)   Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂   ... Read more

02 Jul 2023

28 MINS

28:11

02 Jul 2023


#181

Episode #181 ... What if consciousness is an illusion?

Get more:   Website: [https://www.philosophizethis.org/] (https://www.philosophizethis.org/) Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis] (https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis) Philosophize This! Clips: [https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips] (https://www.youtube.com/@philosophizethisclips)   Be social:   Twitter: [https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest] (https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast] (https://www.tiktok.com/@philosophizethispodcast) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow] (https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow)   Thank you for making the show possible. 🙂   ... Read more

23 Jun 2023

25 MINS

25:26

23 Jun 2023