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The Spinoza Triad: Philosophy in our World

John Gibbs, Dr Richard Miller & Dan Rowland
Jean-Paul Sartre
Existentialism
Techno-Feudalism
Capitalism
Socrates
Cancel Culture
Yanis Varoufakis
Free Speech
Democracy
Plato
The Uglies
Gotham City
Advertising
Fear
Stoicism
Philosophy
Epictetus
Seneca
Heidegger
Marcus Aurelius

Welcome to The Spinoza Triad. We are a group of seasoned educators who like to discuss philosophy, culture and any big ideas which interest us. These podcasts are aimed at anyone who enjoys philosophy. Please join us and share in our enthusiasm as we grope around in the great ideas of the world. We aim to be amusing, illuminating and on occasion, thought- provoking. Listen as we fail in the attemp... more

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In this episode of The Spinoza Triad, Dr. Richard Miller, Dan Rowland, and John Gibbs discuss the philosophical underpinnings of Plato's dialogues, particularly focusing on the Socratic method, the art of rhetoric, and the moral implications of persu... more

This conversation delves into the representation of Gotham City as a text, exploring its origins, meanings, and the semiotic analysis of its imagery. Dan, Richard, and John discuss the historical context of the term 'Gotham', its connections to urban... more

In this conversation, The Spinoza Triad John Gibbs& Dr. Richard Miller discuss the film 'The Uglies' and its implications on contemporary culture, beauty standards, and the influence of technology on identity. The discussion delves into themes such a... more

In this episode, the Spinoza Triad, Dan Rowland, Dr. Richard Miller, and John Gibbs discuss Existentialism and some of the ideas of Jean-Paul Sartre. We explore how Existentialism emphasizes individual freedom and responsibility and how the anguish o... more

In this conversation, John, Dan and Rich discuss the life and trial of Socrates. They explore Plato's representation of Socrates and the accusations he faced, including corrupting youth and introducing alternative gods. They also touch on Socrates' b... more

The conversation explores the central themes of Yanis Varoufakis' book 'Technofeudalism' and the impact of technology on capitalism. The discussion covers topics such as the shift in capitalism after the 2008 financial crisis, the role of behavior mo... more

In this episode, the Spinoza Triad, Dr Richard Miller, John Gibbs, and Dan Rowland discuss the topic of fear. We start by reflecting on stoicism and later consider Satre, Hagel, Gramsci, Althusser, and Neil Postman.

In this episode Dr Richard Miller, Dan Rowland and John Gibbs discuss how philosophy has grappled with the problem of defining history.

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John Gibbs
Host and facilitator of various philosophical discussions, known for his engaging style and insightful commentary.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • “harmonious unfolding of nature”

    As a current resident of real Gotham, the triad’s commentary was chilling, in light of recent political events. It is sometimes difficult to see the “harmonious unfolding of nature” with all these tall buildings everywhere. Huge fan.

    Audible
    5
    JJ
    United States10 months ago
  • Provokes Thought

    Listen to these gentlemen share their thoughts on great philosophers and how their work translates in our modern world. The discussions range from amusing to poignantly wise, and everything in between. A great treatment of the material.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrightSideMetz
    United States3 years ago
  • Absolutely ridiculous

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Alex
    3 years ago
  • Mr

    Clever,funny and thought provoking discussion. A great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diocletan
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Socrates and the limits of free speech
Q: What can we learn from Socrates about free speech today?
Socrates' trial illustrates the challenges faced by those who question societal norms, highlighting the relevance of freedom of expression in contemporary discourse.

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