
Political Philosophy
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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Jun 10, 2023 • 27min
Marx, Nietzsche and Eric Voegelin (Science, Politics & Gnosticism 3)
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May 27, 2023 • 25min
Eric Voegelin on the Search for Truth (2)
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May 11, 2023 • 10min
Dustbowl Diatribes Season 3 Preview (ft. Spencer’s Class on Guardini’s The End of the Modern World)
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May 6, 2023 • 16min
Introduction to Eric Voegelin: Gnosticism and Ideological Mass Movements
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Apr 29, 2023 • 1h 30min
What Lies Beyond Christian Nationalism? Interview w/ Brian Zahnd on Seemingly Simple Matters (Dustbowl Diatribes 2.12 cross post)
Spencer and Laurie interview Brian Zahnd, pastor of Word of Life Church, St. Joseph, MO. We discuss why some people decide to break from destructive ideas of faith, like Christian nationalism, and why many don’t. We also have a conversation about the church’s mission and what its role should be on grave issues like environmental destruction and war.
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Apr 23, 2023 • 21min
Ideological Strong-Arming: Milton Friedman’s “Free to Choose.” (A reading from my draft manuscript)
Laurie is working on another book, following up on Ideological Possession and the Rise of the New Right with a book that more explicitly explains the religious dimensions of the current ideological divisions. This selection of the draft deals with, among other things, the difference between genuine conservatism and the radical liberalism of Milton Friedman.
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Apr 7, 2023 • 2h 5min
Special Dustbowl Diatribes: Lenten Murmurings on Capability and Culpability
As we head into the weekend, contemplating the meaning of Good Friday and Easter event, Spencer and Laurie discuss the need for leadership from Christian pastors and others on the care for our common home and the building of fruitful community. Why do almost all of them not talk about it, or if anything at all, pass the buck to non-church leaders and organizations to try the liberal move of lobbying? What would solid, integral leadership on this issue really be like?
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Apr 1, 2023 • 25min
Does Democracy Demand Noble Lies? (Gorgias 6)
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Mar 18, 2023 • 24min
Who’s the Real Man? Socrates vs. Callicles II (Gorgias 5) ft. Hobbes
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Mar 5, 2023 • 24min
Callicles, The Ancient Nietzsche, Rips Democracy (Gorgias 5)
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