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
Mentioned books
Feb 18, 2014 • 1h 47min
Episode 88: G.E.M. Anscombe: Should We Use Moral Language?
On Elizabeth Anscombe's "Modern Moral Philosophy" (1958), Intention sections 22-27 (1957), and "War and Murder" (1961). With guest Philosophy Bro.
Jan 18, 2014 • 10min
Precognition of Ep. 88: G.E.M. Anscombe
Guest Philosophy Bro introduces Elizabeth Anscombe's "Modern Moral Philosophy," and Intention sections 22-27.
Jan 2, 2014 • 1h 27min
Sartre's "No Exit" Read with Lucy Lawless & Jaime Murray
In support of our ep. #87 discussing Sartre, the PEL Players present our 2nd annual dramatic reading of a work of philosophical theater.
Jan 1, 2014 • 1h 56min
Episode 87: Sartre on Freedom and Self-Deception
On Jean-Paul Sartre's "Existentialism is a Humanism" (1946), "Bad Faith" (pt. 1, ch. 2 of Being & Nothingness, 1943), and his play No Exit (1944).
Dec 30, 2013 • 9min
Precognition of Ep. 87: Sartre
Mark Linsenmayer lays out some themes from Jean-Paul Sartre's "Existentialism is a Humanism" and the "Bad Faith" chapter (Part 1, Ch. 2) of Being & Nothingness.
18 snips
Dec 24, 2013 • 1h 28min
Episode 86: Thomas Kuhn on Scientific Progress
Philosopher of science, Thomas Kuhn, challenges linear scientific progress, emphasizing scientific revolutions and paradigms. Discussion on paradigm shifts, anomalies, and Kuhn's views compared to Popper. Exploration of occult properties in theories, theory-laden observations, and paradigm influence on data interpretation. Reflecting on incommensurable paradigms, rebellion in language, emotional awareness, and decision-making in challenging times.
Dec 23, 2013 • 6min
Precognition of Ep. 86: Thomas Kuhn
Dylan Casey lays out Thomas Kuhn's thesis in The Structure of Scientific Revolutions.
Dec 7, 2013 • 1h 47min
Episode 85: Rawls on Social Justice
On John Rawls's A Theory of Justice (1971), most of ch. 1-4.
Dec 6, 2013 • 11min
Precognition of Ep. 85: John Rawls
Seth Paskin summarizes the John Rawls's A Theory of Justice.
6 snips
Nov 11, 2013 • 33min
PREMIUM-Episode 84: Nietzsche's "Gay Science"
Explore Nietzsche's radical approach to wisdom and challenge the beliefs that govern our lives. Discover the interplay between 'gay' joy and rational inquiry as they dissect the aphoristic style of his work. Delve into the tension between Apollonian control and Dionysian exuberance. Engage with critiques of ascetic ideals and Kantian morality, emphasizing self-mastery and spirited affirmation. Marvel at the value of uncertainty and embracing flux, reflecting on how questioning our systems fosters a dynamic pursuit of truth.
