The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
Mark Linsenmayer, Wes Alwan, Seth Paskin, Dylan CaseyThe 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 link... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 850 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophySociety & Culture | |||
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On. G.W.F. Hegel's The Phenomenology of Spirit (1807), sec. 438-463. What constitutes society?
We're beginning a multi-episode arc here on the "Spirit" chapter of the book, so we learn what Spirit actually is and how it relates to individuals. We ... more
John has released at least fifteen albums, more than half of these under the name King Missile, but even this name covers three different bands, since John until recently didn't play any instruments, so his music is always collaborative with one or m... more
In our continuing Q&A with Graham, we engage him about Kantian Things-In-Themselves, complex things (that if divided, must be cut at the joints) vs. mere heaps, fact ontology, natural kinds, fictional objects, why philosophy is not knowledge, and phi... more
Jerome is an LA composer/director/screenwriter who is involved in a lot of musical improv, so Mary and Mark interview him about that and about the function of art, plus songs for pets, a support group for people who sing all the time, and more.
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Although they try and make a good show of it these guys are outside of the mainstream of philosophy and have not the time to actually go deep into the texts they approach.
Apple Podcasts1Renormalizer
United States21 days ago - Great philosophy talk
Mark, Wes, Seth, and Dylan take great philosophical works and discuss them in a digestible and entertaining way. I highly recommend doing the reading before listening. Or listen, then read, then listen again like I do. Whatever works! I particularly enjoy the episode on the Phaedo.
Apple Podcasts5Adam EllingsonUnited Statesa month ago - Slow Horses
Never heard this podcast before. Put the Slow Horses episode onto the queue for my walk. Gave up after five minutes of people shouting across each other and laughing inanely at each other’s “banter.” Guys, you aren’t funny. Cut to the chase. I wish people making podcast would learn to edit.
Apple Podcasts1Lifeclearout
United Kingdom2 months ago - Premier Philosophy Pod
Really cool diversity of viewpoints and texts, and serious yet engaging debate and analysis. They have a cool listener community going and a stellar back catalogue.
Apple Podcasts5ZumolllaaaaaaaaUnited States2 months ago - Possibly the Greatest Philosophy Podcast
Found this podcast on accident while down a YouTube rabbit hole, as one does. I appreciate the human quality of the discussions. Multiple voices, multiple opinions, disagreements, resolved dialectically. You have the serious critical thinking combined with lighthearted humor.
Seth is definitely my favorite character from the cast. I appreciate how he lays back and randomly interjects when needed. Everyone brings something to each discussion.
Overall, informative and entertaining. I’m just gla... more
Apple Podcasts5RaaaaaaaaaaaulUnited States3 months ago
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The podcast engages with philosophical texts and ideas while balancing scholarly insight with informal discussion, making complex themes accessible to a broader audience. Each episode features the hosts conversing about selected readings, often employing humor and personal anecdotes to facilitate understanding and stimulate thought. It taps into a variety of philosophical inquiries, covering topics like object-oriented ontology, skepticism, musical improvisation, cultural commentary, and emotional expression through art. Notably, the format encourages listener engagement, allowing individuals unfamiliar with the philosophy to find enjoyment and insight from the content. Unique to this podcast is its exploration of lighter, often humorous ta... more
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