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Micro-Digressions: A Philosophy Podcast

Spencer Case
Philosophy
Consciousness
God
Marxism
Theism
Nuclear Weapons
Socialism
Gun Ownership
Political Beliefs
Existence Of God
Moral Realism
Death
Capitalism
Problem Of Evil
Policing
Atheism
Multiverse
Discretion In Policing
Immortality
Israel

Philosophical excursions into interesting, and often controversial, topics. Hosted by Spencer Case.

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Mark Schroeder, a professor of philosophy at the University of Southern California and author of many books, joins Spencer to talk about his new book, When Things Get Personal. One of the book's key ide... more

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Honestly, a great episode! After a 5-year Hiatus, Christian Miller returns to the podcast to talk about his new book, The Honesty Crisis, which addresses six ways in which technology undermines the virt... more

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Longtime friend Brother Dunstan Enzor -- a monk briefly famous for telling a United Airlines customer service representative "I love you; God bless you; I'll pray for you-- but you have not been helpful... more

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Before we can think rigorously about whether God exists, we need to know what "God" is supposed to refer to in the first place. That's the theme of this episode. Perry Hendricks, Nevin Climenhaga, and S... more

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Recent Guests

Christian Miller
Professor focusing on virtue ethics, psychology, and philosophy
Wake Forest University
Episode: The Honesty Crisis
Nevin Climenhaga
Philosopher guest discussing concepts of God and theology
Episode: The Concept of God
Michael Huemer
Philosophy professor and author of Justice Before the Law
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: Legal Injustices
Craig White
Author and former diplomat
Author of Iraq, The Moral Reckoning and Axe Intentions and Moral Evaluation
Episode: The Iran War
Ben Burgis
Philosophy columnist and professor
Philosophy for the People, Rutgers University
Episode: The Iran War
Daniel Kodsi
Editor at Philosophers Magazine
Philosophers Magazine
Episode: The Iran War
Gordon Barnes
Author of Applied Epistemology An Introduction
Book author, likely affiliated with academic philosophy
Episode: Knowledge in Real Life
Marcus Arvan
Author and philosopher known for his work advocating for moderation in politics
Episode: On Moderates and Extremists
Jake Monaghan
Author of Just Policing
Episode: "You're Under Arrest!" On Ethical Policing

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Spencer Case
Host of Micro-Digressions: A Philosophy Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • A little gem I’m glad I found

    Great guests, interesting topics, tasteful interviewer. Amusing title.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    r3boys
    United States4 years ago
  • Brilliant conversations

    I really enjoy these episodes, they go deep into specific topis of philosophy and religion. Spencer Case asks poignant questions that bring out the best in the interviewed guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria5 years ago
  • Quality philosophy podcast

    Host is an excellent interviewer; guests are quite varied. I liked especially the episodes with Oliver Traldi and the one on Liberalism (guest’s name escapes me atm). Look forward to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    simplic10
    Canada6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate deep dives into topics like epistemology, ethics, and just-war theory.
Guests represent a wide range of viewpoints within philosophy.

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Talking Points

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The Honesty Crisis
Q: How should we view AI in the classroom in terms of honesty?
AI tools can aid writing, but honesty depends on clearly acknowledging sources and boundaries for AI use; failing to acknowledge AI contributions constitutes plagiarism and moral wrongness within the defined framework.
The Honesty Crisis
Q: What does honesty consist of beyond not lying?
Honesty includes not only avoiding distortions of facts but also avoiding deception, misrepresentation, and fraud, and it requires proper motives—truthfulness in behavior paired with genuine concern for the truth, not merely fear of punishment or desire for reward.
The Honesty Crisis
Q: All right. Can you motivate for me the idea of an honesty crisis?
The guest explains that the concept frames honesty as a virtue under pressure from new technologies and social shifts, focusing on six domains where dishonesty may be increasingly incentivized while becoming easier to conceal, thereby threatening character over time.
Good and Bad Advice
Q: What inspired your interest in advice and moral testimony?
I wanted to argue against Bernard Williams' arguments on moral realism and thought advice could serve as a counter-argument.
"You're Under Arrest!" On Ethical Policing
Q: What do you mean by legalism?
Legalism represents the view that police power is permissible as long as it is enforcing the criminal code faithfully.

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