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Philosophical Observations from My Travels on the US 30:38

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I spent most of May and June traveling through the United States. I grew up there, but I've lived in Europe since 2012. This trip was my longest stint returning to America. These are my thoughts and observations.

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The Forgotten Brilliance of Henri Bergson 15:06

10 weeks ago15:06

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Bergson was once the most famous philosopher in the world; today, his still applicable insights are now unfairly neglected. #philosophy #science #experience #time

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A Philosophy of Alcohol 12:16

12 weeks ago12:16

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Good, evil, quality, exploitation, beauty, depravity — it’s all here. A philosopher looks at the dark and bright side of alcohol. Obviously, one does not need to drink alcohol to have a good time, but the connection between alcohol and social occasions is one of the strongest elements of human society. Mentioned: The History of Beer and Brewing in Chicago .…

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What's Really Wrong with Education and How to Actually Fix It 32:29

17 weeks ago32:29

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Our education system is still dominated by a model developed over 180 years ago. Until we break out of that model, we will not be a society that can be everything that it can be because our educational system is not everything it should be. #HigherEducation #Pedagogy

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Between the Absurdities of "I Create My Own Reality" and "You Are Determined" 21:28

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. . . is the reality of our existence. Many arguments are pointless. Is the Earth round or flat? Pointless argument — the answer is clear and has been clear for millennia. Do human beings have free will or are they determined? Also a pointless argument — the answer is clear and has been clear for millennia.…

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How Meidas Touch & the Fake Left Help Trump 13:17

22 weeks ago13:17

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There are some people and channels who offer nothing but outrage porn, They are part of the Fake Left: people who offer not positive principles but opposition to the Right. The Fake Left and its outrage porn help the right wing in its takeover of the US. #Politics #Philosophy #Project2025 #Trump #maga…

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The Problem Isn’t Men, It’s Bros 22:08

23 weeks ago22:08

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Deconstructing a source of prejudice. Though a useful concept in its proper context, toxic masculinity is best understood as an expression of an underlying sense of identity clung to by some males. It is this juvenile, testosterone-fueled identity that is at the base of so much man-child behavior. To describe that identity, I will adopt a term that most people will have heard, but that is underutilized — “the bros.” Living Colour - Glamour Boys…

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Three TV Predictions That Are Now True 15:18

24 weeks ago15:18

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We are now 20 minutes into the future, next Sunday AD. MST3K article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_Science_Theater_3000 Why Trump" Book: https://dgilesauthor.com/why-trump/

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What If Trump Dies Tomorrow? 9:55

24 weeks ago9:55

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I’m giving neither a prediction nor a hope, but this is an issue we do well to contemplate. Eschewing platitudes and cliches, let’s look at what would happen if Trump dies tomorrow. Referenced: Why Trump?

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The Allure of Cynical Philosophers - Peterson, Žižek, and Chomsky 16:51

25 weeks ago16:51

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Trigger Warning! Sacred cows are toppled in this podcast!!! Jordan Peterson, Slavoj Žižek, and Noam Chomsky--Three Pied Pipers of doom and gloom. This is a breed of philosophers who, when reading their works, I understand what they are saying, but I see no point in what they are saying. I’ve become convinced that the intention of this breed of philosophers is not to make a point, but merely to fling rhetorical mud.…

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A Question of Power: Will the New Syria Turn Left or Right? 7:24

32 weeks ago7:24

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The recent rapid turn of events in Syria has created more questions than answers. This is the time of both opportunity and danger for Syria. What happens in the near future in Syria will be a lesson for the world about either how to or how not to act politically.

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Philosophy of Podcasts & the Shock Reason I'll Never Be on Joe Rogan's Show 17:28

34 weeks ago17:28

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The media is talking a lot about how influential podcasts are, including suggesting podcasts influenced the recent US election. I insert some philosophy into the interesting anachronism of podcasts, the three basic types of podcasts, and what they say about society.

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I Tried to Warn You. Are You Now Ready to Solve the Problem that’s Bigger than Trump? 11:26

36 weeks ago11:26

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This isn’t an “I told you so.” This is an “all right, let’s talk about where we go from here” post-election. #politics #philosophy

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There's No Such Thing as “Christian” Nationalism 14:43

37 weeks ago14:43

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The concept of “Christian” nationalism has been in the news lately. That’s understandable given how often and how much certain groups are pushing the belief that America is a Christian nation and even that it should be an exclusively Christian nation. At least, that’s what they say on their external packaging.…

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Trump Is Not a Fascist--It's Worse Than That (Philosophy of Election '24) 9:49

39 weeks ago9:49

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Both Hitler and Trump are pathetic and delusional. Both are far right authoritarians. But their movements have different motivations and goals. Calling Trump a fascist may seem like a convenient shorthand description, but it masks the depth of the real movement behind Trump. The truth is difficult but important to understand.…

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Does Anyone Understand What “Freedom” Means? 19:21

43 weeks ago19:21

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Philosophy of Election 24 Series #5 Freedom is a word many people use, but few people have any substantial understanding of the meaning of the concept. To mention that fact isn’t cynical or disparaging. The concept of freedom, like all significant philosophical concepts, is deep, complex, multidimensional, and nuanced. It is beyond simplistic definitions.…

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The Importance of Trump's Comments that Immigrants Are Eating Dogs - Philosophy of Election '24 18:07

45 weeks ago18:07

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It matters what Trump said. Here's why, and here's how it connects with my book, Why Trump .

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Philosophy of Election '24 - Harris, Walz, and 60-20-20 America 13:21

47 weeks ago13:21

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I talk about Minnesota, tater tots, and a possible sea change in American politics. Could the Harris-Walz campaign actually be directed at the 60% of the body politic?

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Philosophy of Election '24 - Stalker Vance and the Real Meaning of “Childless Cat Ladies” 5:19

48 weeks ago5:19

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When people show you who they are, believe them. Politics is about power, and power has a political dimension. Power manifests not just on a grand scale but also on a very personal scale. Not all power is ugly and coercive, but some of it is.

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Philosophy of Election '24 - Trump’s Racial Identity Politics 7:52

50 weeks ago7:52

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The same old culture war is now directed at Kamala Harris.

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New Book: Why Trump? 12:11

52 weeks ago12:11

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Some say that a week is a lifetime in politics, and last week showed how true that is. Now the election can turn to focus on Trump. I've been busy the past two months finishing my new book, Why Trump? Why Some People Support Him—How the Rest of Us Can Respond. I read from the first chapter, Chapter 1. Framing the Issue. https://amzn.to/3Y3NeFm https://dgilesauthor.com/why-trump/…

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Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power - Chapter 1 20:15

1 year ago20:15

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A reading of the first chapter of my recent book, available for sale everywhere. Links to where you can purchase the book . Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power

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The Fundamental Contradictions in Anarchism and Libertarianism 32:51

1 year ago32:51

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A look at two ideologies that are shaping political discourse. Text transcript and reference links: https://insertphilosophyhere.com/the-fundamental-contradictions-in-anarchism-and-libertarianism/

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What’s Right and Wrong About the Columbia Protests 12:13

1 year ago12:13

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What’s right and wrong about the Columbia protests and what’s right and wrong about political action. Can we have an intelligent conversation about what’s going on at Columbia University? Probably not. I’ll try anyway, although a conversation requires willing and sincere participants. Referenced in this episode: Ethics of Dissent and Protest Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power: The Core Dynamics of Political Action Assault on the Left: The FBI and the Sixties Antiwar Movement Laurel Thatcher Ulrich I welcome your comments at InsertPhilosophyHere.com .…

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Conspiracy Theories versus People Exercising Power 17:35

1 year ago17:35

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There’s an important difference between them. This episode is a follow-up to Episode 12, " What Lurks Behind Conspiracy Theories ." The subject of conspiracy theories is of great interest, probably because 2024 is an election year in many countries. In this episode, I respond to a comment made by several listeners and explain the difference between a conspiracy theory and the typical exercising of power.…

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Book Release Announcement 1:40

1 year ago1:40

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My new book has been released. Left Wing, Right Wing, People, and Power: The Core Dynamics of Political Action The Kindle version is available here . The paperback version is available here .

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My First Clues About Social Injustice 10:18

1 year ago10:18

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One reason I am so passionate about the value of education comes from what I learned working two work-study jobs when I was an undergraduate. g8uqfqu6

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Pt 1: Lazy Thinking. Pt 2: How to Have an Argument 14:49

1 year ago14:49

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Part 1: People Aren’t Stupid — They’re Lazy Thinkers Many people evade the ethical responsibility to think deeply Part 2: How to Have an Argument (More of a Debate Really) How to disagree without being disagreeable Contact me at: InsertPhilosophyHere.com

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Is Your Politics One of Principles or Pettiness? 10:25

1 year ago10:25

10:25

Politics brings out the worst of people; it doesn’t have to. Comments? Contact me at: InsertPhilosophyHere.com

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The Curious Case of Taylor Swift 18:55

1 year ago18:55

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What’s going on underneath the hype? A philosopher looks into the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift and indicts the music industry that tried to exploit her. Comments? Contact me at: InsertPhilosophyHere.com

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Masterclasses, TEDx Talks, Spam, and the Rise of the Fluffpreneur 17:08

1 year ago17:08

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My long-term slightly scientific study of fluffpreneurship. We are now in the Epoch of the Memeocene in which things are oversimplified and vapid. It is an age in which society recognizes facile imitation more than substance. Not surprisingly, the snake oil merchants have adapted to the times. What they sell and how they sell it has been pared down to exploit our age of pretending to solve problems with empty platitudes. Comments? Contact me at: InsertPhilosophyHere.com…

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It’s Okay to Not Like Christmas 15:42

2 years ago15:42

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Do you love Christmas? That’s cool, I respect that. Have fun. I want to talk about and with those who don’t consider Christmas the “most wonderful time of the year,” because I respect them too.

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Ethics of Dissent and Protest 8:39

2 years ago8:39

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Cooperation, loyalty, adherence to the rule of law. These are noble virtues, of which the following are necessary for a free and open society. But there are times when it is necessary to step outside these noble virtues. There are times when dissent is a virtue. There is a time for peace and a time for protest.…

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Reactionism Is Not Populism 21:40

2 years ago21:40

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Understanding political movements is essential for building a human-centered politics. I therefore propose a distinction between reactionary movements and populist movements based on their different worldviews, goals, and targets of their opposition. Support this podcast: https://ko-fi.com/insertphilosophyhere…

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It’s Not Misogyny—It’s Worse than That 21:00

2 years ago21:00

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Men hating women is a symptom of a deeper problem. This episode inserts philosophy into the abuse of women and explores the social causes behind misogyny and subordination of women. Comments? Contact me at InsertPhilosophyHere.com

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Are You an Individual? 43:09

2 years ago43:09

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Are you an individual? Sounds like a silly question, doesn’t it? You’re you , right? You aren’t anybody else. But it’s not quite that simple. First off, being good philosophers, we have to define our terms. What do we mean by “an individual?” There are many answers to that question. Let’s begin at the beginning.…

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Hume's Critique of Science 30:10

2 years ago30:10

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Scottish philosopher David Hume in the 1700s changed Western philosophy with his strong critique of science. Hume showed that science is based on three assumptions that have no rational basis. Hume's critique so impressed Immanuel Kant, that it led Kant to develop his critiques of reason that revolutionized philosophy and science. Today. Hume's arguments are undiminished and we neglect them at our peril.…

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The Epistemologies of Hobbes and Locke 13:55

2 years ago13:55

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I haven't recorded a philosophy lesson in awhile, so here is an audio version of a new video I am producing for my university course. My other videos are at https://www.youtube.com/insertphilosophyhere

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Trump, MAGA, and Making America Grotesque Victims 10:50

2 years ago10:50

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For the last seven years, I’ve had quite a few people here in Europe ask me to explain Trump and his MAGA sycophants. Their incredulous questions are understandable. What’s in MAGA minds? How could they believe such things? Why are they so full of hate? I reference two books in this episode: The Rise of Victimhood Culture and Rethinking Misrecognition and Struggles for Recognition .…

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The Barbie Movie: Why “Woke” Should and Will Prevail 11:14

2 years ago11:14

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Spoiler Alert: I will divulge as little as possible about the specifics of the movie as I talk about the real-life implications of its philosophical ideas, but, obviously, some content of the movie will leak out. Yes, Barbie is a surprisingly philosophical movie. I had low expectations for Barbie . I’ve never been a fan of corporations or dolls, and especially corporate dolls that objectify women. My expectations were very mistaken. InsertPhilosophyHere.com…

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Trump, Power, and Desire versus the Law 16:13

2 years ago16:13

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Much will be said and written about the latest set of indictments handed down against former President Trump. I will leave it to the legal analysts to dissect the minutiae and details of the indictment. I'm a philosopher. So, I want to talk about what is behind all of this, what's really going on with all of this? What are the fundamental principles that underlie these actions, both politically and socially.…

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Interview with Dr. Eve Poole on her book "Robot Souls" 53:24

2 years ago53:24

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Dr. Eve Poole is my honoured guest to talk about her latest book Robot Souls . Two of the biggest design problems in Artificial Intelligence are how to build robots that behave in line with human values and how to stop them ever going rogue. One under-explored solution to these alignment and control problems might be to examine how these are already addressed in the design of humans. Robot Souls is a book as much about us humans as it is about robots and AI. We have created artificial intelligence rather than artificial humans, and that is a potential problem we need to address and consider how our creations and ourselves can be more human.…

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The Legacy of Plato and Aristotle 14:36

2 years ago14:36

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Condensing their philosophies to their most influential ideas.

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A College Professor’s View on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 31:16

2 years ago31:16

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A subject that has been in the news quite a lot lately as a political issue is diversity, equity, and inclusion, (DEI) and this is a topic that's dear to my heart as a philosophy professor. We need DEI programs, and I am very concerned about the efforts to try to reverse DEI initiatives in higher education. Plus, I am also aware of how part of that backlash from the right-wing to DEI initiatives is a response to excesses and abuses from people who are wanting, or at least on the surface wanting to increase DEI. I'll talk about both sides of this political issue.…

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Three Reasons Why Higher Education Isn’t Better than It Is 17:17

2 years ago17:17

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We truthfully tell students about the importance of education, but all of the students are being shortchanged and overcharged for their experiences in higher education. Tuition is rising, but the money isn’t going toward education. The reasons are the three wrong priorities now dominating higher education.…

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Joe Biden’s Age and Thinking Sensibly about Generations 22:56

2 years ago22:56

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Much has been made and certainly much more will be made about Joe Biden’s age after he announced he is running for president. Some people suggest that he is too old to run for president. It is prejudice to assume that age makes one unqualified for any role, including the President of the United States. Being in one’s 80s does not in and of itself mean one is incapable of handling responsibilities. Whether Biden is mentally capable or not I leave up to you, but this issue of age leads me to think about how we define generations.…

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Soul of a Philosopher 8:28

2 years ago8:28

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A short podcast this week, relating an experience I had with a businessman who reminded me about the essence of philosophy.

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Tradwives 10:53

2 years ago10:53

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About the meme of the tradwife - the traditional wife. #Philosophy #Marriage

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A Heretical Idea: Skipping Plato while Teaching Philosophy 15:17

2 years ago15:17

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Contemplating the "heretical" idea of teaching an Intro to Philosophy course not beginning with Plato or even any of the Ancient Greek philosophers. I present my arguments.

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If You Think Trump Is The Problem, You Aren’t Part of The Solution 15:09

2 years ago15:09

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Donald Trump was in the news a lot yesterday, ALL over the news. That's understandable, as is the reality that many people oppose Trump. They have good reason, but as a philosopher, I have to ask whether Trump is really the problem people should be opposing.

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John Locke - Government as a Service 22:51

2 years ago22:51

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Today, we assume and demand that government by at the consent of the governed. It was not always so. 17th century philosopher John Locke established the concept of government as a convenience, as a service we can hire and fire if it does not serve our interests.

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What if the Universe Is NOT Expanding? 16:33

2 years ago16:33

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The dominant paradigm in astrophysics is that the universe began in a “big bang,” probably from a singularity, and that the universe, the very fabric of space itself, has been expanding ever since. But does that paradigm of the expanding universe hold up in the face of evidence?

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Calmly Resisting the Fad of Stoicism 14:26

2 years ago14:26

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Do you remember Pet Rocks? You need to be older to remember them, but here’s a good history of them . The Pet Rock was the ultimate triumph of marketing over substance. Seeing the recent increase in the number of books and articles about Stoicism reminds me of Pet Rocks. I explain why in this episode.…

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Digitalization, Byung-Chul Han's Perspective on Power, and Online Tyranny 22:46

2 years ago22:46

22:46

In recent years, there has been concern about the role of the digital world in movements and forces that could be considered to be anti-democracy. But what, if anything, has the online world changed in the public sphere and democracy that could potentially contribute to anti-democratic behavior? To address this broad question, I bring together several current threads in social philosophy. #Democracy #Populism #SocialMedia…

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Putin, Ukraine, American Exceptionalism, and the Fake Left 25:33

2 years ago25:33

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This week marks the one-year anniversary of this podcast, but more importantly, it is the one-year anniversary of Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. In this week's episode, I focus on two questions: why do some people who claim to be anti-war refuse to be against Putin's war, and what factors led them to hold such a hypocritical position. Support this podcast: https://ko-fi.com/insertphilosophyhere…

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UFOs Are Real, but Our Thinking about Them Is Not Realistic 30:14

2 years ago30:14

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What are UFOs? It is a surprisingly emotional subject. A large percentage of people who come across this article will read very little of it, having already assumed their preferred conclusion, and not take seriously the argument I am presenting. I hope that does not include you, dear reader. I wrote this to try to have a discussion about the issues rather than the current non-discussion of entrenched ideologies and people talking past each other. UFOs are real phenomena that we should be exploring, but we aren’t. I am exploring why that might be.…

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Capitalism And Free Enterprise Are Not the Same 24:36

2 years ago24:36

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I welcome your comments, Contact me at InsertPhilosophyHere.com. Much of the defense of capitalism takes the positives of free enterprise and incorrectly attributes them to capitalism and much of the condemnation of capitalism incorrectly includes free enterprise in that condemnation. To have a fruitful, honest discussion, we need to get past errors and propaganda.…

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What's the Problem with "Wokeness" 10:32

2 years ago10:32

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The words “woke” and “wokeness” have recently entered the political lexicon. These words puzzle me as to what they mean and why people use them. “Woke” and “wokeness” are used mostly, if not exclusively, as an insult. They are used mostly, if not exclusively, by the Right. In our current memeocene epoch , the “woke” insult is often attached to an attack meme, whining about an alleged “wokeness.” What is this "wokeness?"…

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Sorry, Veganism Won’t Save The Planet 11:18

3 years ago11:18

11:18

To “go vegan” is a legitimate dietary choice, but I am about to become a heretic in the vegan evangelists’ eyes, because I will dare to question the vegan dogma. There are multiple fallacies in the vegan ideology but for brevity, in this article, I will concentrate on the “veganism will save the planet” claim. It’s about the climate crisis. Veganism demands the wrong solution by attacking the wrong culprits. Dr, Taber's Twitter Thread: https://twitter.com/SarahTaber_bww/status/1006363772838170629…

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A New Philosophy Textbook for Everyone 12:28

3 years ago12:28

12:28

How We Are and How We Got Here: A Practical History of Western Philosophy ISBN: 978-1-7358808-8-4.e-book: https://amzn.to/3I42f1S . Paperback: https://amzn.to/3Wz78V9 . A fresh and original presentation that is easy for students, instructors, and general readers to use. This well-written, insightful history of philosophy is basic enough to be understood by those with no prior experience with philosophy but sophisticated enough to inform further those with some knowledge of philosophy.…

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The Calendar Is a Fallacy 7:19

3 years ago7:19

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Inserting some philosophy into the concept of the New Year. Although the “new year” is celebrated with fanfare and increased alcohol consumption, aside from hangovers, absolutely nothing changes between 31 December and 1 January.

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Twitter, TikTok, and Siloization 26:21

3 years ago26:21

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Siloization – ˈsī-lō-ə-ˈzā-shən : the process of isolating a group apart from others especially in ways that hinder communication and cooperation. How technology is enhancing an age old human habit, the difference between one-way and two-way communication, and how social media plays into these issues.…

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Agonistic versus Antagonistic Politics 23:50

3 years ago23:50

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This year has seen a number of important and contentious elections: Sweden, Italy, United States, Brazil, and Israel, among others. By its nature, politics is agonistic--a process of contention among people--but today it is an antagonistic process in which politicians actively exhort the public to misrecognize and even hate other politicians.…

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Pragmatism - The Philosophy with Cash Value 29:49

3 years ago29:49

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Some people believe that philosophy is disconnected from the world. This is ignorance but it is understandable given the tradition of rationalism and analytic philosophy. But philosophy is at its best when it addresses issues that confront people in their everyday lives. The school of philosophy that is appropriately named "pragmatism" does that, It is a philosophy that connects with real life, does work in it, and has cash value.…

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What Is Democracy? Is It the Best Form of Government? 30:11

3 years ago30:11

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The United States likes to think of itself as a democracy. Is it? What is democracy and what are its strengths and weaknesses? This week, I delve into these questions.

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Plato's Theory of Perception 28:21

3 years ago28:21

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Plato was the first systematic Western philosopher. This episode explains his ideas on human perception, what knowledge is, and how we can know things, including his theory of Forms.

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How German Idealism Changed Us 26:40

3 years ago26:40

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When I teach my Introduction to Philosophy courses, I do so chronologically because philosophy is best understood as a long evolution. Those students often ask me, "why didn't those philosophers centuries ago understand that we are all individuals with different perceptions?" I tell them to be patient, we have to wait until the early 1800s to see philosophers who came to that realization.…

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I Left the U.S. 10 Years Ago. I’ve Never Regretted It. 21:56

3 years ago21:56

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On where one belongs, where one can go, and how living abroad changes your perspective on everything.

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New Book: What Left and Right Mean 10:53

3 years ago10:53

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Available Here: https://amzn.to/3qWV6H6 We are all so used to the terms "left," "right," "liberal," and "conservative" that we hear and use them without a second thought as to their meaning. Politics is the debate over how government and society should be structured and how social institutions should function and to what ends. The political conflict over these issues is often described in terms of the "Left" versus the "Right," but there is a definite lack of adequate examination of what Left and Right mean. In this book, Douglas Giles clarifies the meaning of the terms "Left" and "Right" and the left-right political spectrum in a way that helps us better understand political and social conflicts. Politics is complex, and many political conflicts have considerable effects on our lives. We deserve and need a deeper understanding of politics and political action, and we can help accomplish this by being clearer about what the terms "Left" and "Right" signify. #politics #philosophy #election…

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A Person Has Died; She Just Happened to Be Queen 14:46

3 years ago14:46

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A philosophical perspective on persons and empires.

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On What's Wrong With Education and How to Fix It 29:11

3 years ago29:11

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Our education system is still dominated by a model developed over 180 years ago that relegates students to products of the system. This factory model of education is counterproductive and harming society. The solution has been out there for a long time and I discuss it, including the ideas of Jane Addams, John Dewey, and Paulo Freire.…

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What Is Postmodernism? 9:41

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“Postmodernist” is the name given to a loosely connected group of thinkers united in their opposition to modernity and its assumptions of the supremacy of reason and continual human progress. Postmodernist philosophers dismantle modernity's illusions to free us to see what really is true and how we really are.…

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An Introduction to the Philosophy of Hannah Arendt 11:20

3 years ago11:20

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A brief introduction, but more than most philosophy professors will give you. Arendt had important insights into totalitarianism and the human condition.

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A Philosophy of Travel 14:22

3 years ago14:22

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The mystique and the reality, and advice about the most important part of being a traveler.

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What IS America? What Does It Mean to Be American? 9:32

3 years ago9:32

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I ask these questions in July Fourth, a day when the United States commemorates its independence. A Philosophical Look at Being American.

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Business Ethics - Corporate Social Responsibility 24:31

3 years ago24:31

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Good business leaders know that a commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) requires a strong foundation, one upon which a company can build and expand its commitment to every aspect of the organization.

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Kant's Moral Theory: Why the Categorical Imperative? 31:19

3 years ago31:19

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A straight-forward, unsensationalized discussion of Kant's Categorical Imperative, discussing his argument in detail. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvdUp1Z-Luc

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The Not-So-Dark Ages of Medieval Philosophy 26:41

3 years ago26:41

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It has long been taught that there was a 'dark age" in Europe devoid of intellectual activity. This myth is debunked by the reality that medieval philosophy was alive and well.

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Aristotle's Theory of Change 20:32

3 years ago20:32

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That things change was a problem for Greek philosophers. Aristotle had a theory for how we can understand change. His solution to the problem of change affected Western thinking for many centuries.

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Ancient Virtue Ehics and Modern Business Ethics 20:50

3 years ago20:50

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Some ancient ethical systems still have relevance to our business practices today.

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What Lurks Beneath Conspiracy Theories? 23:38

3 years ago23:38

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A philosophical exploration of the hows and whys of conspiracy theories. Extended text discussion at https://insertphilosophyhere.com/conspiracy-theories/.

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On "The Curse of Oak Island": Philosophy Meets "Reality" TV 31:06

3 years ago31:06

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I created Insert Philosophy Here to insert philosophy into anything and everything. That includes popular culture. This week I take on the TV show, The Curse of Oak Island, questioning its approach, defending it from critics, but also calling out its unnecessary sensationalism.

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Recognition Part 4: Both Tyranny and Justice Depend on Recognition 12:47

3 years ago12:47

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Fourth part of my series on recognition. I talked about the positives of recognition in earlier parts. In this episodes, I talk about how recognition can be exploited to enact villainous acts.

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What Is Political Philosophy? (General Philosophy 3) 13:43

3 years ago13:43

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An overview of what we are talking about when we are talking about political philosophy, with an eye toward the emergence of political philosophy in the early modern period: Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau.

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Recognition Part 3: History of Recognition Theory 20:09

3 years ago20:09

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Third part of my series on recognition. In this episode, I trace the history of the philosophy of recognition, focusing on Jean-Jacques Rousseau, G.W.F. Hegel, and Axel Honneth.

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Wittgenstein's Language Games 23:03

3 years ago23:03

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Austrian-British philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein had two distinct philosophies. I focus on his second one because in it, he abandoned his first one.

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Why Do We Study Ancient Philosophy? (General Philosophy 2) 7:57

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Covers two topics: why philosophy is best taught chronologically and why we still study Ancient Greek philosophy. Most Introduction to Philosophy textbooks present philosophy topically--a collection of separate topics. I argue that philosophy is best taught as the progressive history of philosophers responding to events and building on previous ideas. That process for teaching Western philosophy begins with the Ancient Greeks.…

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Recognition Part 2: The Key to Social Justice 19:50

3 years ago19:50

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Part 2 in a series of talks about the concept of recognition. Why do injustices continue to happen? We say it is because of prejudice but what is prejudice? It is difficult to fight something that we cannot define and one of the important tasks in philosophy is understanding what is behind social phenomena like prejudice.…

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Recognition Part 1: Why Ukrainians but not Syrians? 31:13

3 years ago31:13

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First in a multi-part discussion of the concept of recognition that is central to social cohesion and structures. In this part, I discuss the seeming contradiction of countries' attitudes toward refugees from war, attitudes that can be explained by recognition theory.

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What Is Philosophy? (General Philosophy 1) 5:19

3 years ago5:19