AKC Podcast
AKC @ King's College London
Welcome to the AKC podcast!
The Associateship of King’s College (AKC) is the original award of King's College London, dating back to its foundation in 1829 and reflecting its first motto: ‘sancte et sapienter’ (with holiness and wisdom). AKC lectures enrich and broaden the academic curriculum at King’s in a unique way.
All AKC lectures are delivered from the perspective of the academic delivering them and do not represent an official position of King’s College London.
The Associateship of King’s College (AKC) is the original award of King's College London, dating back to its foundation in 1829 and reflecting its first motto: ‘sancte et sapienter’ (with holiness and wisdom). AKC lectures enrich and broaden the academic curriculum at King’s in a unique way.
All AKC lectures are delivered from the perspective of the academic delivering them and do not represent an official position of King’s College London.
Episodes
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Nov 29, 2024 • 40min
S11 E06: The Right to Peace
Dr Maria Varaki discusses the United Nations declaration of human rights
All AKC lectures are delivered from the perspective of the academic delivering them and do not represent an official position of King’s College London.
Nov 29, 2024 • 38min
S11 E05: What Is ‘Holy’ in This War? Religions and Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Professor Marat Shterin discusses religion and politics in the Ukraine conflict
All AKC lectures are delivered from the perspective of the academic delivering them and do not represent an official position of King’s College London.
Nov 29, 2024 • 1h 5min
S11 E07: Art for Peace and Justice
Professor Rachel Kerr discusses art's role in peacemaking, reconciliation and justice
All AKC lectures are delivered from the perspective of the academic delivering them and do not represent an official position of King’s College London.
Nov 29, 2024 • 34min
S11 E03: The Greater War Is Against Your Ego: A Sufi View on Inner Struggle
Dr Kazuyo Murata discusses the human struggle with the ego from a Sufist perspective
All AKC lectures are delivered from the perspective of the academic delivering them and do not represent an official position of King’s College London.
4 snips
Mar 25, 2024 • 39min
S10 E09: Narrative Imagination and Moral Perfection in Indian Buddhism
Professor Naomi Appleton discusses Buddhist philosophy through storytelling, focusing on themes of moral consequences, transformative power of imagination, and ethical dilemmas in Indian Buddhist narratives. The podcast delves into the emotional influence in Buddhist stories, the value of literature in shaping ethical values, and the challenges of translating philosophical concepts into narrative genres.
Mar 18, 2024 • 49min
S10 S08: Self and World in Early Indian Philosophy
Explore concepts of self, reality, and consciousness in early Indian thought. Delve into cognitive powers shaping individuals and the world. Examine how elemental awareness influences perception and cognitive capacities. Discover how desire drives cognitive activities, creating names and forms. Investigate the mind as the link between the manifest and unmanifest. Emphasize empathy and understanding existence beyond distinctions for true happiness.
Mar 11, 2024 • 39min
E10 E07: Tolerance: South Asian Islamic Conceptions
Exploring South Asian Islamic Thought on tolerance, liberalism, and diversity. Rethinking colonial legacies and geographical concepts. Delving into the vibrancy of Islamic and Vedic traditions. Evaluating the foundation of liberal tolerance. Contrasting diversity and tolerance across historical contexts. Emphasizing spiritual power and ethical perfection in the South Asian perspective.
Mar 4, 2024 • 41min
S10 E06: Annam Brahma: Hindu Theology of Eating
The podcast delves into Hindu theology of eating, exploring rituals, spirituality, and the significance of food consumption. It discusses the interconnectedness of bodily functions, the purification processes, and the avoidance of impure food based on Hindu beliefs. The exploration of fasting, symbolism in eating, and resource consumption in Hindu theology adds depth to the discussion.
Feb 19, 2024 • 42min
S10 E05: Isolated or Co-responsible? Perfected Souls in Jainism
Delving into Jain philosophy, the podcast explores the concept of souls and karma in Jainism. It discusses transformative experiences and ascetic practices, the evolution of Jainist practices, and the interconnected functions in contemporary Jainism. Additionally, it touches on Jainist principles, environmentalism, and ethical living, emphasizing solidarity and equality towards all living beings.
Feb 12, 2024 • 33min
S10 E04: Between Past and Future: Muslim Political Philosophy in Colonial India
Explore Muslim political philosophy in colonial India through poetry, literature, and art. Examine complex perspectives on the Mughals and their political past. Uncover the relevance and critique of an ancient book. Discover the impact of a poem on historian Saita Madkhan and the consequences of excluding it. Delve into Iqbal's radical philosophy of time and his exploration of serial and pure time.
