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Philosophy: A Survival Guide

Philosophy: A Survival Guide

Anthony Selbitschka and Michael Raveling

2 friends discussing the importance of philosophy in everyday life
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Philosophy: A Survival Guide - Ep4: Kierkegaard, Ethics, Reason, and Free Will
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01/20/12 • -1 min

We discuss a USA Today OpEd on Free Will, cleanup EpIII’s discussion on Epistemology, set up shop for future discussion on Ethics, and discuss Kierkegaard.

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Philosophy: A Survival Guide - 15: The Republic (1of2), Partners, and Writing
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04/12/13 • 0 min

After a long hiatus, Tones and Mike are finally back with a 2-part episode on Plato’s Republic.  In this Part 1 episode, we discuss the Ring of Gyges and The Cave, respectively linking them to conversations on Ethics and Epistemology.  Mike and Tones also discuss the importance of working with a partner and revisit the link between […]
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Philosophy: A Survival Guide - Ep5: Egalitarianism, Nietzsche, and SOP’s
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02/05/12 • -1 min

Moving on to Politics, we discuss Egalitarianism. We also discuss a few reading tips for the philosophy student, Tones gives an analogy that shows the need to avoid Pragmatism and to define your principles, and we close with our initial thoughts on Nietzsche (before discussing him further in Episode VI).

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Bumper Music by Nightosaur (intro) and Hump! (outro)

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Philosophy: A Survival Guide - Ep3: Epistemology, More Metaphysics, and Merry New Year!
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01/01/12 • -1 min

We discuss New Years, continue our discussion on Metaphysics, and begin our Introduction To Epistemology.

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Philosophy: A Survival Guide - 14: ThoughtExperiments, Election Day, and Writing
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11/16/12 • -1 min

Mike and Tones focus on a theme of balancing the narrow scope of the concrete vs. the wide scope of fundamentals by talking about the 2012 Presidential election and Thought Experiments. While the election showed the dire need of philosophic thought in political campaigns, Thought Experiments show the value in bringing ideas down to the concrete level for better understanding. We also discuss if philosophy has a role in writing.

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Tones gives a plug for a great “armchair philosopher” book: The Pig That Wants To Be Eaten by Julian Baggini. You can find it here on AMAZON

Music by Buskerdroid (free music archive) and NIGHTOSAUR (because they said I could).

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Philosophy: A Survival Guide - Ep11: Socrates II: Apology, Crito, Democracy and Principles.
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06/21/12 • -1 min

Mike and Tones continue their discussion on Socrates in the Apology and the Crito, focusing on what philosophic ideas we can pull from these stories and why they are essential to even those who don’t study philosophy. What does the tragic story of Socrates say about living according to principles? What does it say about Democracy?

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Bumper Music by Nightosaur off of their NEW album, SpaceAxers. Check them out here: NIGHTOSAUR

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Philosophy: A Survival Guide - Ep9: Aesthetics

Ep9: Aesthetics

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05/14/12 • -1 min

Mike and Tones discuss philosophy’s role in Aesthetics and why anyone should care enough to think about art. We also argue if Aesthetics should cover non-art within its definition. This finally leads us to emphasize the role ideas and values play in artists’ creations and our subsequent appreciation of their works.

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Bumper Music by Nightosaur off of their NEW album, SpaceAxers. Check them out here: NIGHTOSAUR

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Philosophy: A Survival Guide - Ep7: The Presocratics and “Bull Crap”

Ep7: The Presocratics and “Bull Crap”

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03/29/12 • -1 min

Are the PreSocratics a bunch of goof balls with crazy ideas or are they worth studying? Also, we discuss an article: “Philosophy: A Bunch of Bull Crap.” Well, Is it?

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Click here to access the referenced Philosophy: A Bunch Of Bull Crap article by Jordan Roston

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Philosophy: A Survival Guide - Ep6: Nietzsche, Love, and Dichotomies!

Ep6: Nietzsche, Love, and Dichotomies!

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02/28/12 • -1 min

We offer our take on Nietzsche, we discuss LOVE (happy Valentines Day), and the importance of recognizing false dichotomies.

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Bumper Music by MPLS ‘s own, Small White: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Small-White/123935553680 (thanks, guys!)

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Philosophy: A Survival Guide - Ep2: Metaphysics, Rudolf, and Rainbow Fish

Ep2: Metaphysics, Rudolf, and Rainbow Fish

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12/19/11 • -1 min

Rudolf = Jobs, Rainbow Fish = Gates?? Intro to Metaphysics

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FAQ

How many episodes does Philosophy: A Survival Guide have?

Philosophy: A Survival Guide currently has 18 episodes available.

What topics does Philosophy: A Survival Guide cover?

The podcast is about Free, Society & Culture, Metaphysics, Podcasts, Will, Philosophy and Ethics.

What is the most popular episode on Philosophy: A Survival Guide?

The episode title '17: It Is What It Is! (metaphysics!)' is the most popular.

How often are episodes of Philosophy: A Survival Guide released?

Episodes of Philosophy: A Survival Guide are typically released every 23 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Philosophy: A Survival Guide?

The first episode of Philosophy: A Survival Guide was released on Dec 5, 2011.

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