Sadler's Lectures
Lectures on classic and contemporary philosophical texts and thinkers by Gregory B. Sadler
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Due to popular demand - and with the work underwritten by my Patreon supporters - I have been converting my videos into MP3 files listeners can listen to anywhere they want!
I have a second podcast, Mind & Desire, publishing original episodes on a variety of topics in philosophy, which you can find here - https://gregorybsadler.substack.com/podcast
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Apr 28, 2025 • 13min
Virginia Held, Feminist Transformations of Moral Theory - The Public Vs The Private
Explore Virginia Held's critique of traditional moral theories that restrict women's roles to the private sphere. Discover how feminist perspectives transform ethical considerations by emphasizing the importance of childhood flourishing. The discussion delves into the unique aspects of human mothering and its influence on language and culture, elevating nurturing to a revolutionary social practice. This examination challenges conventional views, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of morality that recognizes the significance of the private alongside the public realm.

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Apr 27, 2025 • 20min
Virginia Held, Feminist Transformations of Moral Theory - Emotion Versus Reason
Dive into the evolving landscape of moral philosophy, where emotion and reason collide. Explore how traditional theories often overlook emotional depth, especially female perspectives. Discover the vital role of empathy in education, healthcare, and social work, enhancing personal connections and well-being. This thought-provoking discussion critiques abstract reasoning and champions a more nuanced approach to ethical decision-making, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual experiences.

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Apr 25, 2025 • 22min
Virginia Held, Feminist Transformations of Moral Theory - Radical Transformation of Moral Theory
Dive into the radical transformation of moral theory with Virginia Held, who critiques traditional ethics that overlook women's experiences. Explore the need for inclusivity, emphasizing relationships over cold rationality. The discussion highlights how emotional expressions are viewed differently across genders, especially in professional settings. It challenges historical biases in moral reasoning and advocates for a narrative-driven approach to feminist ethics, aiming for a more equitable understanding of morality.

Mar 30, 2025 • 12min
Thomas Aquinas Summa Theologiae - Eternal, Natural, and Human Law - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the medieval Christian philosopher and theologian Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae, 1st part of the 2nd part, questions 90-91 and 94 (IaIIae, q. 90-91 and 94), and examines the relationships between what Thomas calls Eternal Law, Natural Law, and Human Law
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Mar 30, 2025 • 15min
Thomas Aquinas Summa Theologiae - Divine Law As A Complement To Human Law
This lecture discusses key ideas from the medieval Christian philosopher and theologian Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae, 1st part of the 2nd part, questions 90-91 and 94 (IaIIae, q. 90-91 and 94), and examines how the Divine Law functions as a needed complement to the Natural Law.
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Mar 30, 2025 • 14min
Thomas Aquinas Summa Theologiae - Natural Law, "Fomes," and Animality - Sadler's Lectures
This lecture discusses key ideas from the medieval Christian philosopher and theologian Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae, 1st part of the 2nd part, questions 90-91 and 94 (IaIIae, q. 90-91 and 94), and examines what Thomas calls "the fomes of sin," which function somewhat like a law, but have to do primarily with our animality.
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Mar 29, 2025 • 19min
Thomas Aquinas Summa Theologiae - The Precepts Of The Natural Law
This lecture discusses key ideas from the medieval Christian philosopher and theologian Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologiae, 1st part of the 2nd part, questions 90-91 and 94 (IaIIae, q. 90-91 and 94), and examines
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Mar 23, 2025 • 18min
Michel de Montaigne, Essays - On Affectionate Relationships - The Range Of Relationships
This lecture discusses key ideas from the Renaissance-era philosopher, critic, and essayist Michel De Montaigne's work Essays, specifically his essay On Affectionate Relationships
It focuses upon the range of various relationships in which people exhibit affection towards each other that are discussed in this essay. Montaigne devotes a significant part of the work to discussing friendship, both the rare full type of friendship and the common sorts of friendship. He also discusses erotic or romantic relationships between men and women, marriages, and the male-male sexual relationships of ancient Greece. There are also familial relationships, which would fall under what he calls natural relationships. He also mentions social and hospitable relationships as well
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Mar 23, 2025 • 13min
Michel de Montaigne, Essays - On Affectionate Relationships - Sexual Relationships
This lecture discusses key ideas from the Renaissance-era philosopher, critic, and essayist Michel De Montaigne's work Essays, specifically his essay On Affectionate Relationships
It focuses upon several different types of relationships that are oriented around sexual desire and enjoyment, including romantic and sexual involvements between men and women, marriages, and male-male relationships in ancient Greece.
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Mar 23, 2025 • 16min
Michel de Montaigne, Essays - On Affectionate Relationships - Friendships
This lecture discusses key ideas from the Renaissance-era philosopher, critic, and essayist Michel De Montaigne's work Essays, specifically his essay On Affectionate Relationships
It focuses upon his discussion of friendship, in which he distinguishes between the fullest sort of friendship, which involves an interpenetration of wills and which is valued for its own sake, and the more common sorts of friendship which are less lasting, don't involve the whole person, and are for the sake of some other goal
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