The Thinking Reed
Tom VierraA philosophy podcast for everyone. The main idea is for us to get to know some of the most interesting thinkers that ever lived. Each episode is part of a series on a certain thinker/writer. Episodes are fairly short (about 15-30 minutes), but long enough to get you thinking. We explore a wide range of thinkers and writers, both ancient and modern. Pascal, Plato, Dostoevsky, Seneca, Nietzsche, Rou... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | a month ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FictionSociety & CulturePhilosophy | |||
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In this episode we consider one of the most famous arguments for God: Pascal's "Wager." But is it an argument for God's existence? What exactly is Pascal doing with the Wager? And what are some ways we misunderstand it? Enjoy!
In this episode we consider Pascal's thoughts on whether there is such a thing as non-rational knowledge. He famously stated that "the heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing." But what did he mean by this? Join me as we explore this f... more
In this episode we explore Pascal's thoughts on the vulnerability of reason. How do we know we are being rational? Are we as rational as we think? Pascal's thoughts on this topic are fascinating and insightful. Enjoy!
In this episode we explore Pascal's famous statement that all of our problems come from our inability to sit alone quietly in a room. Why does he say this? Why do we love distractions? Why would we do anything to get away from being alone with our... more
In this episode we look more closely at the most important experience of Blaise Pascal's life -- his "Night of Fire" vision. This experience is the gateway to understanding his great philosophical work, the Pensées. Enjoy!
In this episode we take up the life of Blaise Pascal and the world in which he lived. It was a time of religious conflict, of major shifts in scientific and philosophical understanding, and at the center of it all was the brilliant Pascal. Our goal... more
In this episode the podcast itself is introduced, along with a short reflection on Pascal's famous statement that man is "a thinking reed."
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Apple Podcasts | #86 |  United States/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #116 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #51 |  Australia/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
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