The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast Episode 0: Introduction to the Podcast
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May 11, 2009 AI Snips
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Podcast Focus
- The Partially Examined Life podcast discusses philosophy, philosophers, and philosophical texts.
- Each episode centers on a short reading, exploring a key philosophical question or idea.
Podcast Origins
- The podcast hosts were philosophy graduate students together at the University of Texas during the Clinton years.
- They recall enjoying post-lecture discussions over beers more than formal classes.
Hosts' Background
- All hosts earned master's degrees in philosophy, but none completed their doctorates.
- They offer perspectives on academic philosophy's oddities from an 'outsider's' viewpoint.