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The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Mark Linsenmayer, Wes Alwan, Seth Paskin, Dylan Casey

The Partially Examined Life is a podcast by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a living but then thought better of it. Each episode, we pick a short text and chat about it with some balance between insight and flippancy. You don't have to know any philosophy, or even to have read the text we're talking about to (mostly) follow and (hopefully) enjoy the discussion. For links to the texts we discuss and other info, check out www.partiallyexaminedlife.com. We also feature episodes from other podcasts by our hosts to round out your partially examined life, including Pretty Much Pop (prettymuchpop.com, covering all media), Nakedly Examined Music (nakedlyexaminedmusic.com, deconstructing songs), Philosophy vs. Improv (philosophyimprov.com, fun with performance skills and philosophical ideas), and (sub)Text (subtextpodcast.com, looking deeply at lit and film). Learn about more network podcasts at partiallyexaminedlife.com.

#673

Ep. 346: Nyaya Sutra on Knowledge (Part One)

On The Nyaya Sutra: Selections with Early Commentaries, originally by Gautama (ca. 150 CE), plus explanations by Vatsyayana (450 CE), Uddyotakara (550), and Vācaspatimiśra (900), and the editors Matthew Dasti and Stephen Phillips (2017). We discuss "knowledge sources," mostly in this part the various kinds of perception, which is supposed to be inerrant and non-linguistic. Illusions aren't bad perceptions; they aren't perceptions at all. Check out Mark's Big Books in Continental Philosophy fall class at <a title="" href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/continental-philosophy-fall-2024/"> partiallyexaminedlife.com/class</a>. Learn about the PEL book at <a title="" href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/book">partiallyexaminedlife.com/book</a>. ... Read more

22 Jul 2024

45 MINS

45:52

22 Jul 2024

#672

PEL Presents PMP#177: Inside Out - Animated Psyche

We discuss the 2015 and 2024 Pixar films by writer/director Pete Docter , featuring the usual crew of Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al. These films show kids that it's OK to be sad and how to cope with anxiety. Is the films' emotional impact objectionably manipulative? Does the "mental landscape" depicted helpfully represent the various elements we juggle, or is it just a fun pile of metaphors? Sponsors: Give online therapy a try at <a href= "https://betterhelp.com/pretty">BetterHelp.com/pretty.</a> Immerse in GoT/House of the Dragon at <a href= "https://www.historyofwesteros.com/">historyofwesteros.com</a>. For more, visit [prettymuchpop.com] (http://prettymuchpop.com/) . Hear bonus content at [patreon.com/prettymuchpop] (https://www.patreon.com/prettymuchpop) or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/mark-lintertainment/id6442569583?id=6442569583" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mark Lintertainment Channel</a>. ... Read more

19 Jul 2024

50 MINS

50:04

19 Jul 2024

#671

Ep. 345: William James on Religious Experience (Part Two)

Continuing on The Varieties of Religious Experience (1902). Does James' claim that science and culture shouldn't ignore the subjective point of view really mean that the religious objects that motivate people are metaphysically real? Is the "unseen realm" part of our common world? Get more at <a href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/">partiallyexaminedlife.com</a>. Visit [partiallyexaminedlife.com/support] (https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support) to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsors: Give online therapy a try at <a href= "https://betterhelp.com/partially" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">BetterHelp.com/partially</a>. Check out The Overwhelmed Brain podcast at [theoverwhelmedbraincom] (https://theoverwhelmedbrain.com/) . Check out Mark's Big Books in Continental Philosophy fall class at <a title="" href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/continental-philosophy-fall-2024/"> partiallyexaminedlife.com/class</a>. Learn about our new book at <a title="" href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/book">partiallyexaminedlife.com/book.</a> ... Read more

15 Jul 2024

51 MINS

51:34

15 Jul 2024

#670

PEL Presents NEM#219: Oliver Wakeman Beyond the Keyboard

Oliver, son of Rick, has played on around 50 albums, including maybe 10 solo albums plus collaborations with Clive Nolan, Steve Howe, Gordon Giltrap, Yes, Starcastle, Light Freedom Revival, and more. We discuss "Golden Sun in Grey" from Anam Cara (2024), "Is This the Last Song I Write?" from Ravens and Lullabies (2013), and "Mind Over Matter" from The 3 Ages of Magick (2001). End song: "To the Moment" by Yes from From a Page (recorded 2010, released 2019). Intro: "Diving" from Heaven’s Isle (1997). More at <a href= "https://oliverwakeman.co.uk/">oliverwakeman.co.uk</a>. [Hear more Nakedly Examined Music] (http://nakedlyexaminedmusic.com) . [Support us on Patreon] (http://patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic) . Sponsor: Give online therapy a try at [BetterHelp.com/nakedly] (https://betterhelp.com/partially) . ... Read more

14 Jul 2024

1 HR 50 MINS

1:50:30

14 Jul 2024

#669

Announcement: Mark's "Big Books in Continental Philosophy" Fall 2024 Class

Do you want to wrestle yourself with some of the weirdest and most engaging texts in philosophical history? Do you want to do this in a beginner-friendly environment with a familiar voice guiding you and sharp fellow learners? Consider signing up for Mark's Fall class, and experience Hegel, Sartre, Arendt, and more first hand in a supportive, low-risk environment. See [partiallyexaminedlife.com/class] (http://partiallyexaminedlife.com/class) for details. ... Read more

13 Jul 2024

05 MINS

05:55

13 Jul 2024

#668

Ep. 345: William James on Religious Experience (Part One)

On The Varieties of Religious Experience (1902), focusing on lectures 1-3 and 20. What is religion and how should philosophers study it? James describes it as a sincere, full-life reaction to the world, more emotional than intellectual, and conveys the experiences of the extreme "religious geniuses" that are merely received second or third hand by the believing masses. Get more at <a href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/">partiallyexaminedlife.com</a>. Visit [partiallyexaminedlife.com/support] (https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support) to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Check out Mark's Big Books in Continental Philosophy fall class at <a title="" href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/continental-philosophy-fall-2024/"> partiallyexaminedlife.com/class</a>. Learn about our new book at <a title="" href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/book">partiallyexaminedlife.com/book.</a> ... Read more

08 Jul 2024

46 MINS

46:34

08 Jul 2024

#667

PEL Presents PvI#78: We Essence Merge with Tamler Sommers (Very Bad Wizards)

[Tamler] (https://www.tamlersommers.com/) teaches philosophy at The University of Houston and hosts the <a href= "https://verybadwizards.com/">Very Bad Wizards podcast</a>. He joins Mark and Bill to talk about personal identity and whether the "self" is necessarily co-extensive with a particular body. Plus: meditation, Daniel Day Improv's method acting, All of Me vs. Regarding Henry, what does "metaphysics" mean to YOU, dreams as improv, unstuck-in-time Grandma the last slaveholder, and more. Mark philosophizes at <a href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">partiallyexaminedlife.com</a>. Bill improvises (and teaches) at [chicagoimprovstudio.com] (https://chicagoimprovstudio.com/) . [Hear more at philosophyimprov.com] (http://philosophyimprov.com/) . <a href= "https://philosophyimprov.com/support" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Support the podcast</a> to get all our post-game discussions, a video version of the podcast, and other bonus stuff. ... Read more

06 Jul 2024

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:39

06 Jul 2024

#666

PREMIUM-PEL Mid-Summer Nightcap 2024

Mark, Wes, and Seth talk about worries about the utility of various subgenres or explanation types in philosophy, Dr. Drew's recent interview with Seth and Seth's writing project about non-linguistic communication, accuracy in historical or scientific details in philosophy, and our current political moment (our candidate choices, the debate, etc.). If you're not hearing <a href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/2024/01/28/nightcap-jan-feb-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the full version of this discussion</a>, sign up via one of the options described at [partiallyexaminedlife.com/support] (https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support) . ... Read more

05 Jul 2024

12 MINS

12:01

05 Jul 2024

#665

Ep. 344: Gettier and Goldman on Justified True Belief (Part Two)

On "What Is Justified Belief?" (1979) by Alvin Goldman, where he tries to come up with a "function" for justification: If a belief has such-and-such non-epistemic properties, then it counts as justified. Get more at <a href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/">partiallyexaminedlife.com</a>. Visit [partiallyexaminedlife.com/support] (https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support) to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsor: Get a $1/month e-commerce trial at [shopify.com/pel] (https://shopify.com/pel) . Learn about Mark's Big Books in Continental Philosophy Fall online class at <a title="" href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/continental-philosophy-fall-2024/"> partiallyexaminedlife.com/class</a>. Learn about the PEL book at <a title="" href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/book">partiallyexaminedlife.com/book</a>. ... Read more

01 Jul 2024

51 MINS

51:13

01 Jul 2024

#664

PEL Presents PMP#176: Furiosa: Are We Mad Maxed Out?

Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al discuss the five films in George Miller's Mad Max/Road Warrior franchise. What was the original appeal of the series, and has this changed? Are we still afraid of an "Apunkalypse," or is this just an aesthetic to be ripped off by Fallout and other properties? How can films 80% occupied by car chases be actually good? Is Mad Max an icon a la Indiana Jones, and is there actual world building in this series? For more, visit [prettymuchpop.com] (http://prettymuchpop.com/) . Hear bonus content at [patreon.com/prettymuchpop] (https://www.patreon.com/prettymuchpop) or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/mark-lintertainment/id6442569583?id=6442569583" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mark Lintertainment Channel</a>. ... Read more

30 Jun 2024

53 MINS

53:57

30 Jun 2024

#663

Ep. 344: Gettier and Goldman on Justified True Belief (Part One)

On "Is Justified True Belief Knowledge?" (1963) by Edmund Gettier, "What Is Justified Belief?" (1979) by Alvin Goldman, and "The Inescapability of Gettier Problems" (1994) by Linda Zagzebski. What is knowledge? Even if a belief is true and justified, does that make it knowledge? Gettier came up with exceptions, and other philosophers tried to figure out how to revise "justification" to rule these out. Get more at <a href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/">partiallyexaminedlife.com</a>. Visit [partiallyexaminedlife.com/support] (https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support) to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Learn about our new book at <a title="" href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/book">partiallyexaminedlife.com/book.</a> ... Read more

23 Jun 2024

42 MINS

42:29

23 Jun 2024

#662

Ep. 343: Plotinus the Neo-Platonist (Part Two)

Continuing with guest Chris Sunami, mostly discussing "The Good or The One," though we start off by completing "The Descent of the Soul" about why there is something rather than nothing, given that materiality is so undesirable compared to The One. Get more at <a href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/">partiallyexaminedlife.com</a>. Visit [partiallyexaminedlife.com/support] (https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support) to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion, including a supporter-exclusive part three coming out this week. Sponsor: Check out the Subtitle podcast at [subtitlepod.com] (https://subtitlepod.com/) . Learn about our new book at <a title="" href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/book">partiallyexaminedlife.com/book</a>. ... Read more

17 Jun 2024

50 MINS

50:13

17 Jun 2024

#661

PEL Presents SUBTEXT: Psychedelic Regrets in "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (Part 5)

Wes & Erin continue their discussion of "Rime of the Ancient Mariner." Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/subtextapps for free appetizers for life. ... Read more

15 Jun 2024

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:40

15 Jun 2024

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