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The New Thinkery

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  • The New Thinkery is a podcast devoted to political philosophy and its history, along with its many guises in literature, film, and human experience generally. Named after Socrates’ infamous “Thinkery” in Aristophanes’ Clouds, The New Thinkery strikes a balance between the seriousness of academia and the playfulness of casual conversation among friends.
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  • Plato's Lovers

    Plato's Lovers
    Jul 24 2024

    In this week's episode, the guys unpack Plato's Lovers, a dialogue centered on the question of what philosophy is. Join the guys as they explore Socrates' interactions with a jock and a nerd in competition to have their love reciprocated by their beloveds. Plus: the unveiling of The New Thinkery's merch store!
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    50 mins
  • Ralph Waldo Emerson's The American Scholar

    Ralph Waldo Emerson's The American Scholar
    Jul 17 2024

    Join the guys as they delve into Ralph Waldo Emerson's brief essay, "The American Scholar," picking apart the diagnostic value of Emerson's view of the American mind. Through insightful discussions and thorough analysis, they explore the relevance and implications of Emerson's ideas in the modern world, offering a critique of Emerson's transcendentalism and challenging its practicality and impact on contemporary thought.

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    50 mins
  • CDC Reeve on Aristotle's Dialectic

    CDC Reeve on Aristotle's Dialectic
    Jul 10 2024

    This week, Alex and Greg replace David with renowned philosopher CDC Reeve. The group delve into Aristotle's Dialectic, exploring the depths of ancient Greek philosophy and its relevance today, specifically how Aristotle's method of dialogue and debate seeks to uncover truths through logical reasoning and critical questioning. Plus: don't miss the lightning round!
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    1 hr and 22 mins
Philosophy Social Sciences
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It happened to be the first episode.

I was interested in anything about averroes. Hopefully, more to come. I'm thankful for the episode.

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  • 05-09-23

A Masterclass in Interpretation

A truly delightful podcast to hone one's close reading abilities. LS would be proud.

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