The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
Mark Linsenmayer, Wes Alwan, Seth Paskin, Dylan Casey
The Partially Examined Life is a podcast by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a living but then thought better of it. Each episode, we pick a short text and chat about it with some balance between insight and flippancy. You don't have to know any philosophy, or even to have read the text we're talking about to (mostly) follow and (hopefully) enjoy the discussion. For links to the texts we discuss and other info, check out www.partiallyexaminedlife.com.
We also feature episodes from other podcasts by our hosts to round out your partially examined life, including Pretty Much Pop (prettymuchpop.com, covering all media), Nakedly Examined Music (nakedlyexaminedmusic.com, deconstructing songs), Philosophy vs. Improv (philosophyimprov.com, fun with performance skills and philosophical ideas), and (sub)Text (subtextpodcast.com, looking deeply at lit and film). Learn about more network podcasts at partiallyexaminedlife.com.
We also feature episodes from other podcasts by our hosts to round out your partially examined life, including Pretty Much Pop (prettymuchpop.com, covering all media), Nakedly Examined Music (nakedlyexaminedmusic.com, deconstructing songs), Philosophy vs. Improv (philosophyimprov.com, fun with performance skills and philosophical ideas), and (sub)Text (subtextpodcast.com, looking deeply at lit and film). Learn about more network podcasts at partiallyexaminedlife.com.
Episodes
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Jun 15, 2015 • 1h 58min
Episode 117: Discussing Sophocles’s “Antigone”
Philosophically considering the ancient Greek tragedy, which we also performed with Lucy Lawless and Paul Provenza. End song: "Woe Is Me" (live, 2002) by Madison Lint. Features a preview of the Aftershow, feat. Wes and host Danny Lobell. Get this and every episode ad-free by becoming a PEL supporter at partiallyexaminedlife.com/support.
Jun 8, 2015 • 1h 26min
“Antigone” Read by PEL with Lucy Lawless and Paul Provenza
An unrehearsed, fun read-through of the Greek Tragedy from 441 BCE, plus some discussion with the cast of Greek drama, our selected translation, and other stuff. Enjoy! PEL Citizens can get an ad-free, extended version. End song: "Antigone (Choragos Speaks)" by Mark Lint. Read about it.
May 25, 2015 • 2h 25min
Episode 116: Freud on Dreams
On Sigmund Freud's On Dreams (1902) and other stuff. Are dreams just random, or our best key to understanding the mind? For Wes Alwan's Freud summaries, go here: https://www.philosophysummaries.com. After you listen to this, check out the Aftershow. End song: "Sleep" by Mark Lint. Read about it.
May 11, 2015 • 2h 15min
Episode 115: Schopenhauer on Music with Guest Jonathan Segel
The Camper Van Beethoven violinist/composer/multi-instrumentalist joins us to discuss The World as Will and Representation, book 3 selections.
Apr 27, 2015 • 2h 11min
Episode 114: Schopenhauer: “The World Is Will”
On The World As Will and Representation (1818), book 2. The world is a blind, striving force!
Apr 6, 2015 • 2h 24min
Episode 113: Jesus’s Parables
Interpreting the Parables using texts from Paul Ricoeur, John Dominic Crossan, Paul Tillich, et al, with guest Law Ware.
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Mar 16, 2015 • 2h 9min
Episode 112: Ricoeur on Interpreting Religion
On Paul Ricoeur's "The Critique of Religion" and "The Language of Faith" (1973), with guest Law Ware. How can we apply hermeneutics to the Bible?
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Mar 2, 2015 • 2h 22min
Episode 111: Gadamer’s Hermeneutics: How to Interpret
Dive into the fascinating world of hermeneutics with insights from Hans-Georg Gadamer! Explore the intricate relationship between interpretation and context, emphasizing the need for open-mindedness in understanding texts. Discover the significance of tradition and how personal biases shape comprehension. You'll also hear about the challenges modern communication presents to authentic connections and the evolving nature of language. Plus, a glance at interpreting modern art reveals how historical context influences appreciation. It's a philosophical journey worth taking!
Feb 23, 2015 • 17min
Close Reading (PREMIUM) of Heidegger on Truth
Mark and Seth go line-by-line through the first half of "On the Essence of Truth" to help you understand Heidegger's language. This is a 17-min preview of a 2 hr, 37-min bonus recording. Citizens, log in and listen now.
Feb 22, 2015 • 19min
Ep. 110 Aftershow (PREMIUM) with Stephen West
Stephen West returns: Citizens should log in and listen to the Aftershow on Whitehead featuring Dylan Casey and David Buchanan. Everyone can listen to the first chunk of the discussion now.
