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The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast podcast

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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.

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.

 

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#657

NEM#214: Head vs. Gut Songwriting w/ Roger Joseph Manning Jr., David Christian, Rachel Taylor Brown

It's a new, discussion-only format, just for this episode (and perhaps some rare ones in the future)! When we write, how much is planned vs. improvised? How much is inspirational vs. double-or-triple checked? How does this factor weigh into how much music we release, how eclectic our sound is, and how well we improvise with others? This discussion features three returning guests: ---Roger Joseph Manning Jr. was the keyboardist/singer for Jellyfish and Imperial Drag, and more recently as a solo artist and with the Likerish Quartet. <a href= "https://nakedlyexaminedmusic.com/nem128-roger-joseph-manning-jr/">Hear his solo episode</a>. The end song on this episode "I'm Startin' a Band" from his Radio Daze EP (2023). ---David Christian is the singer/guitarist for Britain's Comet Gain. <a href= "https://nakedlyexaminedmusic.com/nem167-david-christian-comet-gain/"> Hear his solo episode</a>. The intro music to this discussion is "Love and Hate on the Radio" from Radio Sessions 1996-2011. ---Portland-based Rachel Taylor Brown has released 10 solo albums. <a href= "https://nakedlyexaminedmusic.com/nem91-rachel-taylor-brown/">Hear her solo episode</a>. Her song choice relevant to this discussion was "<a href= "https://youtu.be/5XuGhLo3-R8?si=uAGOYEhsfD2MUhiY">Stagg Field</a>." [Hear more Nakedly Examined Music] (http://nakedlyexaminedmusic.com) . [Like our Facebook page] (https://www.facebook.com/nemusicpodcast/) . <a href= "http://patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a>. ... Read more

4 hrs Ago

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:47

4 hrs Ago

#656

PMP-NEM Crossover: Head vs. Gut Songwriting w/ Roger Joseph Manning Jr., David Christian, Rachel Tay...

When we write, how much is planned vs. improvised? How much is inspirational vs. double-or-triple checked? How does this factor weigh into how much music we release, how eclectic our sound is, and how well we improvise with others? This discussion features three returning guests: ---Roger Joseph Manning Jr. was the keyboardist/singer for Jellyfish and Imperial Drag, and more recently as a solo artist and with the Likerish Quartet. <a href= "https://nakedlyexaminedmusic.com/nem128-roger-joseph-manning-jr/">Hear his solo episode</a>. The end song on this episode "I'm Startin' a Band" from his Radio Daze EP (2023). ---David Christian is the singer/guitarist for Britain's Comet Gain. <a href= "https://nakedlyexaminedmusic.com/nem167-david-christian-comet-gain/"> Hear his solo episode</a>. The intro music to this discussion is "Love and Hate on the Radio" from Radio Sessions 1996-2011. ---Portland-based Rachel Taylor Brown has released 10 solo albums. <a href= "https://nakedlyexaminedmusic.com/nem91-rachel-taylor-brown/">Hear her solo episode</a>. Her song choice relevant to this discussion was "<a href= "https://youtu.be/5XuGhLo3-R8?si=uAGOYEhsfD2MUhiY">Stagg Field</a>." Sponsor: Get 50% off your first box of ready-to-eat meals at [FactorMeals.com/pretty50] (http://factormeals.com/pretty50) (use code pretty50). Sponsor:  ... Read more

4 hrs Ago

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:11

4 hrs Ago

#655

Ep. 339: Brian Ellis on the Metaphysics of Science (Part Two)

Continuing on The Philosophy of Nature: A Guide to the New Essentialism (2002) with guest Chris Heath. We get further into the text about metaphysical realism, criteria for a natural kind, properties vs. predicates, and much more. 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 the new PEL book at <a href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/book/">partiallyexaminedlife.com/book</a>. Make a note on your calendar to purchase it on Thursday, April 25. ... Read more

15 Apr 2024

45 MINS

45:56

15 Apr 2024

#654

PEL Presents PvI#74: A Psychedelic Embrace with David Peña-Guzmán (Overthink)

David is co-host of the excellent<a href= "https://overthinkpodcast.com/"> Overthink podcast</a>, popular among the young people today, and so we have him monologue to children as an anti (?) drug speaker. How can drugs change us, our sense of self, and the ways we see the world? Can some drugs be considered "natural"? Also, legally defensible drug use at work, and Nancy Reagan the Heel. 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

13 Apr 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:37

13 Apr 2024

#653

Ep. 339: Brian Ellis on the Metaphysics of Science (Part One)

On The Philosophy of Nature: A Guide to the New Essentialism (2002). What kind of metaphysics underlies chemistry and physics? Ellis argues that items such as chemical elements and physical particles have essences, and that these essential properties determine their behavior, which is characterized by scientific laws. Thus, these laws are necessary; they apply in all possible worlds. 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 our new book at <a title="" href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/book">partiallyexaminedlife.com/book</a>. ... Read more

08 Apr 2024

52 MINS

52:31

08 Apr 2024

#652

Pretty Much Pop #171: The Traitors - A Multi-National Reality Game Show Phenom

Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn, and Al discuss the American version, and to a lesser extent the British and Australian versions, of this reality game show that originated in 2021 in the Netherlands, based on the party game Mafia (aka Werewolf), plus Survivor-like challenges and a gothic tone. How does such a simple (stupid?) concept end up creating compelling TV? Are we cruel for liking this show? Is it better suited to hardened reality game show players, or with normal people? What's the role of the host, and is Alan Cumming the best possible one? 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

06 Apr 2024

56 MINS

56:36

06 Apr 2024

#651

Ep. 338: Aristotle on Potential vs. Actual and the Unmoved Mover (Part Two)

To conclude our discussion of Aristotle's Metaphysics, we finish discussing potency by talking about the potential to learn (the Meno problem), the metaphysical priority of the actual over the merely potential, and how the Unmoved Mover motivates all primary beings to strive toward their full actualization. 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. ... Read more

01 Apr 2024

43 MINS

43:19

01 Apr 2024

#650

PEL Presents NEM#213: Paul Chastain (Velvet Crush): Flavors of Brightness

Illinois singer/bassist Paul had his first release in 1985 and joined with drummer Ric Menck to form a band eventually called Velvet Crush, which released six albums from 1991-2004. He has since played in Matthew Sweet's band and has released two albums under the name The Small Square. We discuss "Can't Let Go (Oh, Tommy)" by The Small Square from Ours & Others (2023), "California Incline" by Velvet Crush from Stereo Blues (2004), and "Flower Field" by Choo Choo Train from Briar Rose EP (1988). Intro: "Hold Me Up" by Velvet Crush from Teenage Symphonies to God (1994). End song: "SML" from The Small Square (2015, remastered 2023). More at <a href= "https://www.smallsquaremusic.com/">smallsquaremusic.com</a> and <a href= "https://actionmusik.bandcamp.com/">actionmusik.bandcamp.com</a>. [Hear more Nakedly Examined Music] (http://nakedlyexaminedmusic.com) . [Like our Facebook page] (https://www.facebook.com/nemusicpodcast/) . <a href= "http://patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a>. ... Read more

30 Mar 2024

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:44

30 Mar 2024

#649

Ep. 338: Aristotle on Potential vs. Actual and the Unmoved Mover (Part One)

We read portions of books 9 (Theta) and 12 (Lambda) of Aristotle's Metaphysics, first on "being-at-work" (actuality) vs. mere potency, then on Aristotle's famous argument for the existence of God. 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: Get a $1/month e-commerce trial at [shopify.com/pel] (https://shopify.com/pel) . Buy [Philosophers on God: Talking about Existence] (https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/philosophers-on-god-9781350227286/) feat. Dan Dennett, William Lane Craig, et al. Learn about our new book at <a title="" href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/book">partiallyexaminedlife.com/book</a>. ... Read more

25 Mar 2024

48 MINS

48:23

25 Mar 2024

#648

PEL Presents PMP#170: Poor Things and Other Yorgos

We discuss the 4-Oscar-winning film Poor Things as well as the other creations of writer/director Yorgos Lanthimos, including most notably The Lobster, Dogtooth, and The Killing of a Sacred Deer. These films mix high concepts, purposively stilted line-readings, and increasingly rich cinematography with horror and gross sex. 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>. Sponsor: Get 50% off your first box of ready-to-eat meals at [FactorMeals.com/pretty50] (http://factormeals.com/pretty50) (use code pretty50). ... Read more

23 Mar 2024

51 MINS

51:35

23 Mar 2024

#647

PREMIUM-PEL Nightcap w/ Chris Sunami (March 2024)

Mark, Seth, and Dylan are joined by the editor of our new book (see <a title="" href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/book">partiallyexaminedlife.com/book</a>) to talk a bit about his background, meeting celebrities (or being met qua celebrity) and more generally how a writer or performer's real personality relates to their work, various things we're reading and watching, scientists' attitudes towards philosophy, and the usual musings about future episodes. If you're not hearing <a href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/2024/03/19/nightcap-mar-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

22 Mar 2024

10 MINS

10:27

22 Mar 2024

#646

Ep. 337: Aristotle on Primary Being (Part Two)

Continuing on Aristotle's Metaphysics, Book 7 (Zeta), on essences and what sorts of things have them. Contrasting with Plato, Aristotle believes that some changing, visible things have forms. How do they get them? Well, they're received from some previous thing that has a comparable form, e.g. a child from its parents, or perhaps a form could come from a creator's mind. 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 50% off delicious, ready-to-eat meals at [FactorMeals.com/pel50] (https://factormeals.com/pel50) (code pel50). Learn about our new book at <a title="" href= "https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/book">partiallyexaminedlife.com/book</a>. ... Read more

18 Mar 2024

45 MINS

45:52

18 Mar 2024

#645

Ep. 337: Aristotle on Primary Being (Part One)

Continuing for our third session on Aristotle's Metaphysics, now covering Book 7 (Zeta). What exactly is the type of being that is the chief reason why we call anything being? Aristotle says its the substantial form present in an individual animal or plant. 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) . ... Read more

11 Mar 2024

47 MINS

47:00

11 Mar 2024

#644

PEL Presents PMP#169: Doctor Who? (When?)

Do you Who? Did you Who back in the day, or just from the point of the 2005 revival? Did you Who through Tennant, Smith, Capaldi... Were you still on board for Whittaker, and now as Disney+ and revival creator Russell T. Davies attempt to make this more readily accessible in all ways with the transition to Ncuti Gatwa? Mark, Al, and Lawrence are joined by our special guest, <a href= "https://philosophyimprov.com/pvi35-observation-chris-rathjen/">improv comedian Chris Rathjen</a> to talk about the appeal and evolution of this very long-running British sci-fi show. 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>. Sponsor: Visit <a href= "https://goodchop.com/pretty120">GoodChop.com/pretty120</a> and use code pretty120 to get $120 off four boxes of organic, sustainable meat and/or seafood. ... Read more

10 Mar 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:35

10 Mar 2024

#643

Ep. 336: Aristotle on Being and Non-Contradiction (Part Two)

Continuing on Book 4 (Gamma) of the Metaphysics. We discuss further the relations between the logical and metaphysical versions of the principle of non-contradiction and how Aristotle characterizes relativists like Protagoras who he claims violate non-contradiction. 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. ... Read more

04 Mar 2024

53 MINS

53:10

04 Mar 2024

#642

PEL Presents NEM#212: Graham Parker's Hard Graft

Graham has released 25+ studio albums of soul-infused British singer-songwriter goodness since 1976, first with the Rumour, but often in the second half of his career playing live entirely solo. We discuss "Lost Track of Time" by Graham Parker and the Goldtops from Last Chance to Do the Twist (2023), "Going There" by Graham Parker & The Rumour from Mystery Glue (2015), "She Wants So Many Things" from Struck By Lightning (1991), and "Between You and Me" by Graham Parker & The Rumour from Howlin' Wind (1976). Intro: "Local Girls" from Squeezing Out Sparks (1980). Hear more at [GrahamParker.net] (https://grahamparker.net/) [Hear more Nakedly Examined Music] (http://nakedlyexaminedmusic.com) . [Like our Facebook page] (https://www.facebook.com/nemusicpodcast/) . <a href= "http://patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a>. ... Read more

02 Mar 2024

1 HR 28 MINS

1:28:58

02 Mar 2024

#641

Ep. 336: Aristotle on Being and Non-Contradiction (Part One)

On Aristotle's Metaphysics, book 4 (aka Gamma) (ca. 340 BCE). What does studying "being" entail? It involves claiming that all beings are distinct individuals, as opposed to, for instance, an undifferentiated flux. They're thus subject to the law of non-contradiction, which Aristotle defends against objectors. 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 50% off delicious, ready-to-eat meals at [FactorMeals.com/pel50] (https://factormeals.com/pel50) (code pel50). ... Read more

26 Feb 2024

51 MINS

51:44

26 Feb 2024