

The Nathan Jacobs Podcast
Nathan Jacobs
A philosophy podcast exploring the issues of today.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 39min
The Myth of Enlightenment
Today, you’ll hear Dr. Jacobs' conversation with Dr. Chris Firestone, where they deconstruct some all-too-common misconceptions about the Enlightenment. Was the Enlightenment spawned by atheist empiricists on a mission to disprove religion? Were those who preceded this awakening little more than dogmatic simpletons? Find out today on The Nathan Jacobs Podcast.Find more from Dr. Firestone here:
https://tiu.academia.edu/ChrisFirestone |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-l-firestone-7487873a/Find more from Dr. Jacobs here: https://linktr.ee/thenathanjacobspodcast

Jun 13, 2024 • 2h 44min
Liberalism & The Demise of the West
Today’s episode offers a reply to Tucker Carlson’s recent interview with Russian philosopher, Alexander Dugin (a.k.a., “Putin’s Brain”). Dugin offers his thoughts on liberalism and its role in the demise of Western culture. Dr. Jacobs wades through various points of resonance in their thoughts, as well as where they diverge.
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Funding Transhumanism: https://youtu.be/tLXdoqXbC6k

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 8min
Language & Cultural Appropriation
Can a people own a dialect? How far do property rights extend? Dr. Jacobs explores two different historical schools of thought to get to the bottom of it.

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May 30, 2024 • 2h 8min
On God’s Essence, Energies, & Simplicity | David Bradshaw
Tune in to hear Dr. Jacobs discuss the essence / energies distinction with Dr. David Bradshaw.
You can find a comprehensive list of Dr. Bradshaw's work on his Academia profile.
Find his books on Amazon.
Aristotle East and West: Metaphysics and the Division of Christendom
Divine Energies and Divine Action: Exploring the Essence-Energies Distinction

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May 23, 2024 • 1h 50min
The Most Important Question
Dr. Nathan Jacobs explores the historical debate between realism and nominalism, revealing their influence on cultural divides. The podcast delves into philosophical perspectives from Plato to Nietzsche, discussing ethical worldviews, authoritarianism, and the root of divisive issues in society.


