This Is The Way: Chinese Philosophy Podcast
Richard Kim and Justin TiwaldThis Is The Way is a podcast on Chinese philosophy, exploring philosophical themes by reflecting on significant Chinese texts and through interviews with scholars of Chinese thought. We aim to offer discussions that are informative and accessible to a broad audience.Please email us at: ChinesePhilosophyPodcast@gmail.com and follow us on X @ChinesePhilPod
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||
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In this episode, we take up one of the most puzzling and fascinating passages in the Zhuangzi: the “Happy Fish” debate between Zhuangzi and Huizi. Can Zhuangzi really know that the fish are happy if he is not a fish? Along the way, we explore skeptic... more
Confucian philosophers often suggest that having good and bad examples plays a critical role in moral education and motivation. How do good examples figure into our ethical education, and how do bad examples help us discover vices or shortcomings in ... more
Many of us value autonomy in decision-making: we want to make our own choices and think for ourselves. But we also know that in many areas of life, it is well advised to have greater faith in people who know more than we do, in experts such as doctor... more
What's the best way to fight corruption: harsh laws and fear of punishment or rituals and moral transformation? In this episode we discuss a deep disagreement that takes its inspiration from the political philosophies of the Confucian philosopher Xun... more
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What a great idea - a philosophy podcast dedicated to expanding on Chinese philosophical ideas in light of English-language philosophical traditions. The mutual respect between the hosts is a plus, too, it’s like eavesdropping on intelligent people having a conversation about complex and deep ideas. The guests are great, too. Really enjoying it!
Apple Podcasts5JB Coleman
United States8 months ago - Timely
Love this engaging podcast. I’d just written about historian Fernand Braudel’s longue durée perspective on history, when I listened to episode 1 Detachment. Pure coincidence, but it corresponds beautifully with the morning mushroom and the view from heaven. Keep up the great work!
Apple Podcasts5Me Still Here
United Kingdom9 months ago - Please provide translations you read from in show notes
I love this podcast! Thank you for enriching my life with it!
As a layman, I’ve understood the practical value of Classical Chinese philosophy better from this podcast than from any other source.
I have struggled, however, to locate some of the English translations from which you read.
For instance, in the case of the Zhuangzi, I heard you say you were reading from a translation from someone whose name sounded like “Paul Shalber(t)”?
I tried many combinations of that name (including askin... more
Apple Podcasts5Eye-Opening Podcast!United Statesa year ago - Accesible, clear and interesting
Really enjoying these podcasts. Thoughtful and nuanced discussions that are accessible for the general listener with some philosophical interest. Impressive guest list so far too. I find the links in the show notes really useful. While I like the varied approach, I wonder if, in time, there might be room to provide a kind of introduction to the Zhuangzi, the Analects, the Mozi etc.
Apple Podcasts5Sechuaninamillion
Hong Kong2 years ago - Thank you
Thank you for this! It fills a void in my life. I hope you continue to produce these.
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A thoughtful examination of Chinese philosophical texts and debates, with a strong emphasis on Confucianism, Mohism, Legalism, Daoism, and early Chinese thought. The show frequently features scholarly guests and in-depth textual analysis, paired with accessible explanations and contemporary comparisons. Listeners are likely academics, students, and intellectually curious professionals who value rigorous discussion, clear translation notes, and opportunities to hear how ancient ideas relate to modern governance, ethics, and culture. Notable strengths include a steady duo of well-prepared hosts, a track record of diverse guest experts, and thoughtful attention to how language and interpretation shape philosophical debates.
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