In this episode, we explore "Beyond the River, Under the Eye of Rome" by Timothy C. Hart, a fascinating journey into the Roman Empire’s crucial yet often overlooked Danube frontier. Discover how Rome’s interactions with neighboring tribes like the Sarmatians, Goths, and Huns shaped history,...
In this thought-provoking episode, we explore Neil Levy's book "Bad Beliefs: Why They Happen to Good People." Why do well-meaning individuals reject climate science or dismiss vaccine safety, despite overwhelming scientific consensus? Levy challenges the conventional view, suggesting that bad beliefs aren’t the result of...
In this episode, we explore "Aquinas on Virtue: A Causal Reading" by Nicholas Austin SJ, offering a fresh interpretation of Thomas Aquinas' approach to virtue. Despite the growing interest in virtue ethics, Aquinas' treatment of the subject has never been fully examined—until now. Austin presents...
What does it truly mean to have free will? In this episode, we explore "Agency: Moral Identity and Free Will" by David Weissman, a book that reshapes how we think about choice, responsibility, and autonomy. Weissman traces the roots of free will back to evolution,...
What if Buddhism could inspire a revolutionary way to change the world? In "A Buddha Land in This World" by Lajos Brons, this idea takes center stage. Brons reimagines Buddhism as a radical, naturalist philosophy—one that rejects supernatural beliefs and boldly confronts capitalism and systemic...
In this captivating podcast episode, we explore the profound intellectual revolution of the sixth century BCE, as highlighted in the book "Universe and Inner Self in Early Indian and Early Greek Thought," edited by Richard Seaford. This volume uncovers how independent philosophical traditions emerged in...
In this episode, we explore "The Stoic Theory of Beauty" by Aistė Čelkytė, a groundbreaking examination of the Stoic contributions to aesthetics. This largely underexplored area sheds light on how Stoic philosophy provides a coherent framework for understanding beauty and aesthetic phenomena. Čelkytė compellingly argues...
Explore the future of virtual art tours and global collaborations transforming art access worldwide....
Join us in this engaging episode as we unravel Judith A. Swanson's compelling insights from "The Public and the Private in Aristotle’s Political Philosophy". Discover how Aristotle reimagines the interplay between private life and public engagement, presenting a vision that challenges modern liberal thought. Swanson...
In this episode, we explore "Monstrosity and Philosophy" by Filippo Del Lucchese, a compelling examination of the ancient world's myriad monsters, from Amazons and giants to centaurs and gorgons. Del Lucchese investigates how these mythical creatures provoke profound philosophical inquiries about chaos versus order, divinity...