Theory & Philosophy

Delve into the differences between Locke and Hobbes on governance and human nature. Explore Hobbes' view on surrendering freedoms for security versus Locke's emphasis on individual liberties. Compare their ideas on rulers, laws, and societal harmony.

In this episode, I cover chapters 24-31 of Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan." Episode 1: Ch. 1-9                                                                                            Episode 2: Ch. 10-16                                                                                        Episode 3: Ch. 17-23                                                                                        Episode 4: Ch. 24-31                                                                                        Episode 5: Ch. 32-47 If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion TikTok: @theoryphilosophy IG: @theory_and_philosophy

In this episode, I cover chapters 17-23 of Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan." Episode 1: Ch. 1-9                                                                                                        Episode 2: Ch. 10-16                                                                                              Episode 3: Ch. 17-23                                                                                                Episode 4: Ch. 24-31                                                                                        Episode 5: Ch. 32-47 If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy TikTok: @theoryphilosophy 

Ancient Greek philosophers Socrates and Thrasymachus debate on justice, with Thrasymachus arguing that justice is determined by those in power and Socrates presenting a counter argument. They discuss contrasting views on justice, rulers' motivations, human behavior, and the objective or subjective nature of justice.

In this episode, I cover chapters 10-16 of Thomas Hobbes' "Leviathan." Episode 1: Ch. 1-9                                                                                                         Episode 2: Ch. 10-16                                                                                              Episode 3: Ch. 17-23                                                                                                    Episode 4: Ch. 24-31                                                                                                    Episode 5: Ch. 32-47 If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy TikTok: @theoryphilosophy 

In this episode, I explain Thomas Hobbes' notion of the Leviathan. If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy TikTok: @theoryphilosophy

Delving into Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan, the podcast explores the parallels between the state and a human body, critiques Hobbes' justification of persecution, discusses the significance of speech in establishing truths, examines human passions and emotions, explores the concept of Commonwealth and human rationality, and discusses the differences between knowledge of facts and understanding cause and effect relationships.

Delve into the nuanced critiques of traditional romantic and sexual relationships, emphasizing the need for women’s agency. Discover the vital connection between women’s economic independence and the broader feminist movement. Explore intersectionality, highlighting the unique struggles of black and white feminists in addressing gender-based violence. The discussion also tackles how gender roles in parenting impact equality, and it encourages rethinking marriage and advocating for alternative partnership structures that promote mutual emotional support.

Delve into the philosophical layers of chess as shaped by Jean Baudrillard. Discover the tug-of-war between human ambition and technology through the lens of Garry Kasparov's legendary match against Deep Blue. Explore the clash of human creativity and machine perfection, and reflect on how our imperfections enrich the game. The discussion raises profound questions about artificial intelligence and the future of human interaction in a tech-driven world.

In this episode, I cover chapters 1-8 of bell hooks' "Feminism is for Everybody." If you want to support me, you can do that with these links: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theoryandphilosophy paypal.me/theoryphilosophy Twitter: @DavidGuignion IG: @theory_and_philosophy Podbean: https://theoretician.podbean.com/