

Political Philosophy
Dr Johnson
A podcast devoted to the history of political thought in the spirit of sharing, not perfection. Explanation and discussion of classic and contemporary political ideas. YouTube: YouTube.com/politicalphilosophy
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Dec 6, 2023 • 30min
Is Political Friendship Possible in America? (Aristotle Nichomachean Ethics, on Friendship, 6)
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Oct 27, 2023 • 23min
Aristotle: Friendship of Unequals: Is it Possible? (5)
Explore Aristotle's beliefs on friendships of unequals, discussing natural hierarchies and virtues in relationships. Delve into unequal relationships within families and friendships, focusing on roles based on virtues. Learn about the nature of love in friendships and mutual respect despite status differences.

Oct 16, 2023 • 26min
Friendship: What Does it Really Mean? (Aristotle: Nichomachean Ethics 4)
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Sep 30, 2023 • 28min
Virtue and Friendship: Achieving the Mean Between Extremes (Aristotle’s Ethics 3)
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Political Philosophy iTunes podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-philosophy-dr-laurie-m-johnson/id147345778

Sep 23, 2023 • 1h 28min
How and Why to Become a (Male) Teacher: An Interview with Caleb on Liberal Arts Education K-12.
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Political Philosophy iTunes podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-philosophy-dr-laurie-m-johnson/id147345778

Sep 20, 2023 • 27min
Intro to Aristotle on Friendship (Nichomachean Ethics 1)
Explore the profound thoughts of Aristotle on the nature of friendship and its connection to virtue. Discover how politics aims at achieving the highest good and the true essence of happiness beyond mere pleasure. Delve into the role of virtue as an inner goal and the importance of external goods in securing complete happiness. Learn about the formation of virtues through habituation and how true friendship thrives in the pursuit of reason. Join the discussion on why action matters alongside reason in the quest for a fulfilling life.

Sep 2, 2023 • 1h 21min
Douglas Lain on Neofeudal Capitalism, Disinformation & Free Speech (Dustbowl Diatribes SO 3, ep 1)
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Sep 2, 2023 • 6min
Aristotle on Friendship: A New Series on the Nichomachean Ethics
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Political Philosophy iTunes podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-philosophy-dr-laurie-m-johnson/id1473457784

Aug 26, 2023 • 25min
Take-Aways From Eric Voegelin’s Science, Politics & Gnosticism (6)
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Laurie finishes up her series on Eric Voegelin’s short book with some observations about how Voegelin’s idea might be useful for us.
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Political Philosophy iTunes podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-philosophy-dr-laurie-m-johnson/id1473457784

Aug 19, 2023 • 1h 7min
What’s Happened to the Liberating Arts? An Interview with Jeffrey Bilbro of the Front Porch Republic
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Why study the Liberal Arts and Sciences even if you aren’t in college, or in college but studying something else? Laurie has a conversation with the Editor in Chief of The Front Porch Republic and an Associate Professor of English at Grove City College about a book that he has co-edited, entitled The Liberating Arts: Why We Need Liberal Arts Education.
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https://politicalphilosophy.video.blog/
Political Philosophy iTunes podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-philosophy-dr-laurie-m-johnson/id1473457784


