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All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 04:15:00 GMTWed, 10 Jun 2015 03:30:00 GMTCurrent EventsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/af2398b7-22b8-4e66-a19e-2f58c15a9316_victory.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreasonPhilosophy podcast, covering wide range of topics and including serious dialoguesfeeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.comcurrent events,philosophy,ethics,politics,presidential election,aesthetics,ayn rand,christmas,consumerism,free speechLiving ReasonnoPhilosophy podcast, covering wide range of topics and including serious dialoguesepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/06/10/philosophy-ought-to-be-pretentiousCurrent Eventshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/06/10/philosophy-ought-to-be-pretentious/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/06/10/philosophy-ought-to-be-pretentiousWed, 10 Jun 2015 03:30:00 GMTPhilosophy ought to be pretentiousA defense of the idea that philosophy maybe shouldn't be that accessible. Talking about what goes wrong with many public 'philosophy' forums. Commentary on the value of 'tradition' in philosophy. 00:26:00Living ReasonnoPhilosophy,academia,facebook,ethics,mass mediaA defense of the idea that philosophy maybe shouldn't be that accessible. Talking about what goes wrong with many public 'philosophy' forums. Commentary on thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/05/23/mad-max-fury-road-reviewcommentaryPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/05/23/mad-max-fury-road-reviewcommentary/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/05/23/mad-max-fury-road-reviewcommentarySat, 23 May 2015 03:30:00 GMTMad Max, Fury Road; review/commentarytalking about Mad Max Fury Road review/commentary perhaps a philosophical note or two Also the hilarious controversy over this movie being 'radical feminist propoganda' 00:24:00Living ReasonnoMad Max Fury Road,George Miller,aesthetics,feminismtalking about Mad Max Fury Road review/commentary perhaps a philosophical note or two Also the hilarious controversy over this movie being 'radical feminist prhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/05/06/the-freedom-to-think-response-to-terrorist-attack-in-texasPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/05/06/the-freedom-to-think-response-to-terrorist-attack-in-texas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/05/06/the-freedom-to-think-response-to-terrorist-attack-in-texasWed, 06 May 2015 03:00:00 GMTThe Freedom to think, response to terrorist attack in Texas.Tonight, we discuss the terrorist attack in Texas. Clarity and focus on the foundational question of freedom in human life. Discussing how the right to offend must be counted as a part of free speech, and how civilization should defend itself against this attempt at censorship via bullet. I promise a great show. 00:23:00Living ReasonnoTexas,Freedom,terrorism,free speech,cartoonsTonight, we discuss the terrorist attack in Texas. Clarity and focus on the foundational question of freedom in human life. Discussing how the right to offendhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/05/01/bernie-sanders-takes-the-field-election-coveragePoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/05/01/bernie-sanders-takes-the-field-election-coverage/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/05/01/bernie-sanders-takes-the-field-election-coverageFri, 01 May 2015 03:00:00 GMTBernie Sanders takes the field (election coverage)Presidential election coverage, focusing on Bernie Sanders entering the race.  Talking about implications on candidates and the race at large. Sanders represents the first noteworthy candidate to challenge Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary. 00:19:00Living ReasonnoPresidential election,Bernie Sanders,Hillary Clinton,Democratic party,SocialismPresidential election coverage, focusing on Bernie Sanders entering the race.  Talking about implications on candidates and the race at large. Sanders represenhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/04/28/a-ghost-story-and-some-ghostbustingPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/04/28/a-ghost-story-and-some-ghostbusting/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/04/28/a-ghost-story-and-some-ghostbustingTue, 28 Apr 2015 03:00:00 GMTA ghost story, and some ghostbusting.Telling of a great experience I had with someone else's ghost story.  Commentary on rationality and the paranormal. Also talking about things like how people who think there are ghosts should approach such issues. 00:15:00Living Reasonnoghosts,paranormal,rationality,epistemology,PhilosophyTelling of a great experience I had with someone else's ghost story.  Commentary on rationality and the paranormal. Also talking about things like how people whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/04/24/announcement-episode-some-miscellaneous-topicsPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/04/24/announcement-episode-some-miscellaneous-topics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/04/24/announcement-episode-some-miscellaneous-topicsFri, 24 Apr 2015 03:00:00 GMTAnnouncement episode, some miscellaneous topicsSubstantial announcements about future show structure. Talking about the random stories at the top of news feeds for the rest of the time 00:12:00Living Reasonnopolitics,current events,Presidential ElectionSubstantial announcements about future show structure. Talking about the random stories at the top of news feeds for the rest of the timehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/04/20/politics-is-quite-silly-why-elections-look-like-gamesEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/04/20/politics-is-quite-silly-why-elections-look-like-games/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/04/20/politics-is-quite-silly-why-elections-look-like-gamesMon, 20 Apr 2015 22:00:00 GMTPolitics is quite silly, why elections look like gamesTalking about some of the factors that lead to the U.S. presidential electioning looking so strange.  Focusing on topics such as voter preferences, sound bites, and how democracy is kind of strange. 00:31:00Living ReasonnoU.S.A,Presidential Election,President,Election,politicsTalking about some of the factors that lead to the U.S. presidential electioning looking so strange.  Focusing on topics such as voter preferences, sound bites,http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/04/15/a-game-of-thrones-the-us-presidential-race-beginsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/04/15/a-game-of-thrones-the-us-presidential-race-begins/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/04/15/a-game-of-thrones-the-us-presidential-race-beginsWed, 15 Apr 2015 22:00:00 GMTA Game of Thrones, the U.S. presidential race begins.Starting our coverage of the U.S. presidential election.  Talking about candidates who have announced, the biggest likely contendors, and any candidates that are of potential intellectual note. Hoping to fit in some commentary on the biggest logical flaws that tend to permeate elections and their coverage. 00:31:00Living ReasonnoPresidential Election,A Game of Thrones,asoiaf,Hillary Clinton,Marco RubioStarting our coverage of the U.S. presidential election.  Talking about candidates who have announced, the biggest likely contendors, and any candidates that arhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/02/19/we-are-back-in-business-the-failure-of-new-atheisms-moral-theoriesEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/02/19/we-are-back-in-business-the-failure-of-new-atheisms-moral-theories/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/02/19/we-are-back-in-business-the-failure-of-new-atheisms-moral-theoriesThu, 19 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMTWe are back in business. The failure of 'new atheism's' moral theories(sorry for the delay since the last one everyone) Restarting the series with some discussion on ethics, specifically how the 'new atheist' movement has failed in terms of constructing a good theory of morality. Topics discussed include the is/ought problem, the challenge of explaining the nature of morality. 00:30:00Living Reasonnoatheism,new atheism,sam harris,Richard Dawkins,ethics(sorry for the delay since the last one everyone) Restarting the series with some discussion on ethics, specifically how the 'new atheist' movement has failedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/01/09/je-suis-charlie-a-response-to-terrorismEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/01/09/je-suis-charlie-a-response-to-terrorism/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2015/01/09/je-suis-charlie-a-response-to-terrorismFri, 09 Jan 2015 18:00:00 GMTJe Suis Charlie, a response to terrorismCommentary on free speech and civilization in light of the recent attacks against a french satirical magazine. 00:31:00Living ReasonnoJe Suis Charlie,Free speech,France,Charlie Hebdo,PhilosophyCommentary on free speech and civilization in light of the recent attacks against a french satirical magazine.http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/12/24/rocking-around-the-philosophy-tree-rational-charity-and-giftingEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/12/24/rocking-around-the-philosophy-tree-rational-charity-and-gifting/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/12/24/rocking-around-the-philosophy-tree-rational-charity-and-giftingWed, 24 Dec 2014 04:00:00 GMTRocking around the philosophy tree, rational charity and gifting.Join us for a discussion of philosophy and the holidays. Philosophical concerns surrounding charity, gift giving.  In particular, developing an intellectual awareness of why the 'bell ringing' charities are a problem. A little more on "consumerism".  Constructive focus on how to find which things are truly valuable. 00:30:00Living ReasonnoPhilosophy,Christmas,Charity,Egoism,AltruismJoin us for a discussion of philosophy and the holidays. Philosophical concerns surrounding charity, gift giving.  In particular, developing an intellectual awhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/12/18/the-interview-north-koreas-attack-on-our-freedomEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/12/18/the-interview-north-koreas-attack-on-our-freedom/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/12/18/the-interview-north-koreas-attack-on-our-freedomThu, 18 Dec 2014 17:00:00 GMTThe Interview, North Korea's attack on our freedomDue to threats by hackers the U.S. government has identified as connected to North Korea, Sony entertainment was forced to halt the release of a movie called "The Interview" a comedy making fun of the regime. We comment on the events in particular, and how best to respond to these kinds of threats. Sticking up for the right to call evil what it is.   00:29:00Living ReasonnoNorth Korea,Sony,The Interview,Franco,Seth RoganDue to threats by hackers the U.S. government has identified as connected to North Korea, Sony entertainment was forced to halt the release of a movie called "Thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/12/05/racism-in-america-a-philosophical-commentaryEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/12/05/racism-in-america-a-philosophical-commentary/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/12/05/racism-in-america-a-philosophical-commentaryFri, 05 Dec 2014 23:30:00 GMTRacism in America, a Philosophical CommentaryIn light of recent events in the United States, some commentary on the intellectual nature of racism and its flaws.  Included, building up a more robust explanation then the "because it is" explanation commonly implied in media commentary or in elementary schools. Also including the analogous commentary on sexism and prejudice generally.   00:30:00Living Reasonnoracism,sexism,Ferguson,Micheal Brown,EthicsIn light of recent events in the United States, some commentary on the intellectual nature of racism and its flaws.  Included, building up a more robust explanahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/11/26/thanksgiving-special-consumerism-and-ethicsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/11/26/thanksgiving-special-consumerism-and-ethics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/11/26/thanksgiving-special-consumerism-and-ethicsWed, 26 Nov 2014 22:00:00 GMTThanksgiving special, consumerism and ethicsA discussion on the relationship between material wealth and happiness.  Including so called "consumerism" "anti materialism".  Focus on the ways in which in irrational perspective on money creates sub par outcomes for people. Some questions about our cultures perspective on money 00:30:00Living ReasonnoEthics,philosophy,consumerism,Thanksgiving,ChristmasA discussion on the relationship between material wealth and happiness.  Including so called "consumerism" "anti materialism".  Focus on the ways in which in irhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/11/10/interstellar-review-and-commentaryEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/11/10/interstellar-review-and-commentary/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/11/10/interstellar-review-and-commentaryMon, 10 Nov 2014 04:00:00 GMTInterstellar, review and commentaryCommentary/review on the new movie Interstellar, spoilers obviously included. I vehemently suggest you go see the movie, its worth it and you don't want to have the plot spoiled by us. Philosophical commentary on the nature and purpose of art.   00:30:00Living ReasonnoInterstellar,Christopher Nolan,aesthetics,romantic artCommentary/review on the new movie Interstellar, spoilers obviously included. I vehemently suggest you go see the movie, its worth it and you don't want to havhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/11/04/logical-fallacies-and-how-to-talk-about-themEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/11/04/logical-fallacies-and-how-to-talk-about-them/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/11/04/logical-fallacies-and-how-to-talk-about-themTue, 04 Nov 2014 04:00:00 GMTLogical fallacies and how to talk about them.Discussing logical fallacies in arguments, and how to properly point out a concern that an argument is bad. Discussing the different kinds of fallacies, how to properly comment on them, and the errors of just memorizing a bunch of fancy names for errors. 00:30:00Living ReasonnoPhilosophy,Logic,Debate,badphilosophyDiscussing logical fallacies in arguments, and how to properly point out a concern that an argument is bad. Discussing the different kinds of fallacies, how tohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/10/09/dialog-on-metaethics-part-2Educationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/10/09/dialog-on-metaethics-part-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/10/09/dialog-on-metaethics-part-2Thu, 09 Oct 2014 20:00:00 GMTDialog on metaethics part 2second installment of the dialog between myself (Joshua Phillips) and co host James Elias. Discussion of metaethics, Ayn Rand's account of metaethical objectivity, and general discussion of fundamental moral questions (less technical then it sounds) Taking calls from listeners near end of show. 00:31:00Living ReasonnoPhilosophy,ethics,metaethics,Objectivism,Ayn Randsecond installment of the dialog between myself (Joshua Phillips) and co host James Elias. Discussion of metaethics, Ayn Rand's account of metaethical objectivhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/10/03/dialog-on-the-fundamental-questions-of-ethicsEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/10/03/dialog-on-the-fundamental-questions-of-ethics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/10/03/dialog-on-the-fundamental-questions-of-ethicsFri, 03 Oct 2014 18:00:00 GMTDialog on the fundamental questions of ethics.Dialogue between me and James Ellias.  Tackling the fundamental questions of ethical theory in philosophy  Focus on Ayn Rand's attempt to establish an objective theory of morality, my concerns with that attempt,  and the general major questions of ethics James and I wanted to have a conversation about a long standing set of questions and making it publically available is great added value. Promised early on podcast would include regular philosophical conversation, and here it is. might end up running into second episode due to time constraints. 00:30:00Living ReasonnoPhilosophy,Dialog,metaethics,ethics,Ayn RandDialogue between me and James Ellias.  Tackling the fundamental questions of ethical theory in philosophy  Focus on Ayn Rand's attempt to establish an objectivhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/08/20/logic-series-1-introduction-to-logicEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/08/20/logic-series-1-introduction-to-logic/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/08/20/logic-series-1-introduction-to-logicWed, 20 Aug 2014 14:00:00 GMT{Logic Series 1} Introduction to logicBeginning of a series of podcasts.  Introducing formal logic at a practical level.  Discussion of the structure of formal arguments, their parts, and the different ways an argument can be flawed (invalid, unsound, coherence issues) Also hoping to fit in some discussion of future direction for this podcast and wider venture   00:24:00Living ReasonnoPhilosophy,Logic,Introduction,MathematicsBeginning of a series of podcasts.  Introducing formal logic at a practical level.  Discussion of the structure of formal arguments, their parts, and the differhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/08/14/philosophy-what-is-itEducationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/08/14/philosophy-what-is-it/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/livingreason/2014/08/14/philosophy-what-is-itThu, 14 Aug 2014 18:00:00 GMTPhilosophy, what is itFirst episode of content. Covering the basics of what philosophy is, and why you should care. 00:30:00Living ReasonnoPhilosophyFirst episode of content. Covering the basics of what philosophy is, and why you should care.