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Podcast Profile: MeaningofLife.tv: Sophia

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100 episodes
2014 to 2021
Median: 60 minutes
Collection: Philosophy


Description (podcaster-provided):

Knowledge, Reality, Truth, Morality … Daniel Kaufman, David Ottlinger, Robert Gressis, and their guests explore the rich universe of philosophical investigation and inquiry.


Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Philosophical inquiry and debate • Moral and ethical dilemmas • Education and society • Gender and identity • Cultural criticism • Political philosophy • Academic freedom and censorship • Metaphysics and epistemology

This podcast, titled "MeaningofLife.tv: Sophia," explores a wide range of philosophical topics and issues, emphasizing inquiry and critical analysis. The show delves into profound themes such as knowledge, reality, truth, and morality, while frequently examining contemporary issues and debates within philosophy and society. Episodes feature rich dialogues among host Daniel Kaufman, co-hosts such as Robert Gressis, David Ottlinger, and Kevin Currie-Knight, and various guest philosophers and thinkers.

Content spans diverse areas of philosophical inquiry. There is a strong focus on the philosophy of education, exploring topics like the grading systems in schools, the intersection of education and marketplace ideologies, and whether the humanities should take a more activist stance. Other episodes scrutinize academic freedom, free speech, and the boundaries of philosophical discourse, illustrating tensions between traditional and progressive approaches.

The podcast frequently engages with issues surrounding identity and society, touching on gender, identity politics, and the philosophical implications of social constructs like standpoint theory and gender nonconformity. Philosophers also wrestle with ethical questions, considering moral realism, justice, and the implications of activism on philosophy.

In terms of format, episodes often involve philosophical exploration anchored in specific contemporary or cultural contexts. These include discussions on media, such as comic books and movies, and analysis of how philosophy intersects with everyday life experiences and societal structures.

Listeners can expect insightful dialogues that blend classical philosophical topics with modern socio-political issues, often challenging conventional perspectives and encouraging thoughtful reflection on the complexities of morality, identity, and reality.


Episodes:
Episode Image Questioning the Practice of Grading in Schools (Robert Gressis & Kevin Currie-Knight)
2021-Feb-18
60 minutes
Episode Image Free Speech and Academic Freedom in 2020 (Daniel Kaufman & David Ottlinger)
2021-Feb-10
60 minutes
Episode Image The Cultural Contradictions of Conservatism (Daniel Kaufman & Kevin Currie-Knight)
2021-Jan-04
60 minutes
Episode Image Is Philosophy of Religion Still Necessary? (Daniel Kaufman & Megan Fritts)
2020-Dec-23
60 minutes
Episode Image The Decline of Great Philosophers (Daniel Kaufman & Robert Gressis)
2020-Dec-21
60 minutes
Episode Image How to Make a Comic Book (Daniel Kaufman & Milton Lawson)
2020-Dec-14
60 minutes
Episode Image Justifying Our Beliefs (Daniel Kaufman & Joshua Rasmussen)
2020-Dec-09
60 minutes
Episode Image Lesser Evils (Daniel Kaufman & Kevin Currie-Knight)
2020-Nov-19
60 minutes
Episode Image Debating Standpoint Theory (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2020-Nov-06
60 minutes
Episode Image Who Is Entitled? (Daniel Kaufman & Robert Gressis)
2020-Oct-07
60 minutes
Episode Image The Microfoundations of Marxism (Robert Gressis & Jaime Edwards)
2020-Sep-22
60 minutes
Episode Image Persons, Minds, and Thingy Things (Daniel Kaufman & Joshua Rasmussen)
2020-Sep-15
60 minutes
Episode Image The Past and Future of Marvel Movies (Daniel Kaufman & Milton Lawson)
2020-Sep-03
60 minutes
Episode Image Prolegomena: Ontological Commitments (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2020-Aug-18
60 minutes
Episode Image The Lacanian Principle of Special Effects (Daniel Kaufman & David Ottlinger)
2020-Aug-10
60 minutes
Episode Image The Tyranny of Opinion (Daniel Kaufman & Russell Blackford)
2020-Jul-26
60 minutes
Episode Image Prolegomena: What Are Persons? (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2020-Jul-13
60 minutes
Episode Image Philosophy and Professional Wrestling (Robert Gressis & Douglas Edwards)
2020-Jul-06
60 minutes
Episode Image Objectivity and Realism (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2020-Jun-14
60 minutes
Episode Image To Boldly Go (Daniel Kaufman & Milton Lawson)
2020-Jun-05
60 minutes
Episode Image Prolegomena for a Pluralist Metaphysics (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2020-May-20
60 minutes
Episode Image Gender Critical (Daniel Kaufman & Jesse Singal)
2020-May-11
60 minutes
Episode Image Epidemiological Modeling, Policy, and Covid-19 (Daniel Kaufman, Eric Winsberg, and John Symons)
2020-Apr-24
60 minutes
Episode Image Consciousness, Panpsychism, and Illusionism (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2020-Apr-10
60 minutes
Episode Image Overdoing Democracy (Daniel Kaufman & Robert B. Talisse)
2020-Mar-31
60 minutes
Episode Image Gender Trouble (Daniel Kaufman & Helen Joyce)
2020-Mar-07
60 minutes
Episode Image Is Pansexuality Obligatory? (Daniel Kaufman & Robert Gressis)
2020-Feb-24
60 minutes
Episode Image "Uncut Gems" and "Dolemite Is My Name" (Daniel Kaufman & Milton Lawson)
2020-Feb-18
60 minutes
Episode Image Debating Moral Realism (Daniel Kaufman & Spencer Case)
2020-Feb-08
60 minutes
Episode Image Philosophy and the City (Daniel Kaufman & Joseph Biehl)
2019-Dec-28
60 minutes
Episode Image What Is Philosophy For? (Daniel Kaufman & Spencer Case)
2019-Dec-17
60 minutes
Episode Image Are Philosophers Experts? (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2019-Dec-05
60 minutes
Episode Image On Social Censorship (David Ottlinger & J.P. Messina)
2019-Nov-23
60 minutes
Episode Image The Problem with Everything (Daniel Kaufman & Meghan Daum)
2019-Nov-11
60 minutes
Episode Image Is Wittgenstein Overrated? (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2019-Oct-23
60 minutes
Episode Image Natural Kinds (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2019-Oct-01
60 minutes
Episode Image The Ethics of Boycotts (David Ottlinger & Carson Young)
2019-Sep-25
60 minutes
Episode Image Activism and Philosophy (Daniel Kaufman & David Ottlinger)
2019-Sep-16
60 minutes
Episode Image Postmodernism in Life and Literature (Daniel Kaufman & E. John Winner)
2019-Sep-03
60 minutes
Episode Image Western Philosophy as White Supremacism (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2019-Aug-09
60 minutes
Episode Image The Great Disintegration (Daniel Kaufman & Oliver Burkeman)
2019-Jul-25
60 minutes
Episode Image "Stranger Things" and Generation X (Daniel Kaufman & Milton Lawson)
2019-Jul-18
60 minutes
Episode Image Gender Noncomformity and Feminism (Daniel Kaufman & Jane Clare Jones)
2019-Jul-08
60 minutes
Episode Image Should the Humanities Strike? (Daniel Kaufman & Nathan Eckstrand)
2019-Jun-29
60 minutes
Episode Image Morality's Limit (Daniel Kaufman & Robert Gressis)
2019-Jun-18
60 minutes
Episode Image Is Philosophy OK? (Daniel Kaufman & Robert Gressis)
2019-May-30
60 minutes
Episode Image Realism, Anti-Realism and "Rabbity Moments" (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2019-May-07
60 minutes
Episode Image Analytic vs. Continental Philosophy (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2019-Apr-11
60 minutes
Episode Image The Truth about "Truth" (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2019-Feb-12
60 minutes
Episode Image Identitarianism in Academic Philosophy (Daniel Kaufman & Oliver Traldi)
2019-Jan-19
60 minutes
Episode Image Is Punk Dead? (Daniel Kaufman & E. John Winner)
2018-Dec-31
60 minutes
Episode Image What Is Action? (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2018-Dec-06
60 minutes
Episode Image Gun Control and the Social Contract (Daniel Kaufman & David Ottlinger)
2018-Nov-09
60 minutes
Episode Image The Aesthetics of Politics (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2018-Sep-26
60 minutes
Episode Image On the Profession of Philosophy (Daniel Kaufman & Justin Weinberg)
2018-Aug-15
60 minutes
Episode Image Has Marxism lost its way? (Daniel Kaufman & Brian Leiter)
2018-Aug-01
60 minutes
Episode Image Ontology and Materialism (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2018-Jun-27
60 minutes
Episode Image Thoughts on Sex and Gender (Daniel Kaufman & Richard Thompson)
2018-May-24
60 minutes
Episode Image America's Children: Our Treasure, Our Target (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2018-Apr-26
60 minutes
Episode Image Why Michelangelo sucks (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2018-Mar-02
60 minutes
Episode Image Philistinism and philosophy (Daniel Kaufman & Daniel Tippens)
2018-Feb-23
60 minutes
Episode Image Eudaimonia, Stoicism, and "the good life" (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2018-Jan-05
60 minutes
Episode Image A Multicultural Manifesto (Daniel Kaufman & Bryan Van Norden)
2017-Dec-12
60 minutes
Episode Image What art is (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2017-Nov-01
60 minutes
Episode Image The scope of morality (Daniel Kaufman & Daniel Tippens)
2017-Oct-10
60 minutes
Episode Image Does "the self" exist? (Daniel Kaufman & Robert Wright)
2017-Aug-01
60 minutes
Episode Image ENTANGLEMENTS, PART 2 (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2017-Jul-21
60 minutes
Episode Image Entanglements, Part 1 (Daniel Kaufman & Crispin Sartwell)
2017-Jul-16
60 minutes
Episode Image The Evolution of TV Shows (Daniel Kaufman & David Ottlinger)
2017-Jun-25
60 minutes
Episode Image “Purpose” in science & morality (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2017-Jun-06
60 minutes
Episode Image How to Be a Stoic (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2017-May-15
60 minutes
Episode Image Existentialism & Stoicism: compare & contrast (Daniel Kaufman, Massimo Pigliucci, & Skye Cleary)
2017-Apr-05
60 minutes
Episode Image The Scientific Image of Man (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2017-Mar-26
60 minutes
Episode Image Can evolution explain ethics? (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2017-Feb-06
60 minutes
Episode Image Classical Liberalism, Part 2 (Daniel Kaufman & David Ottlinger)
2017-Jan-24
60 minutes
Episode Image Classical liberalism, part 1 (Daniel Kaufman & David Ottlinger)
2017-Jan-18
60 minutes
Episode Image Ancient vs. modern philosophy (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2016-Dec-06
60 minutes
Episode Image David Hume on reason and feelings (Daniel Kaufman & Robert Wright)
2016-Oct-31
60 minutes
Episode Image The Skepticism of David Hume (Daniel Kaufman & Robert Wright)
2016-Oct-24
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2016-Sep-19
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & David Ottlinger)
2016-Aug-28
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2016-Aug-15
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2016-Jul-04
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2016-May-31
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2016-May-01
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Daniel Tippens)
2016-Mar-25
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2016-Feb-13
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Robert Wright)
2016-Feb-12
60 minutes
Episode Image (Massimo Pigliucci & Daniel Fincke)
2016-Feb-02
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Barbara Block)
2016-Jan-11
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2015-Nov-28
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Leslie Baynes)
2015-Nov-17
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Daniel Tippens)
2015-Oct-31
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2015-Oct-03
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Glenn Loury)
2015-Sep-18
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2015-Aug-28
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Ian Ground)
2015-Aug-14
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2015-Aug-04
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2015-Jul-11
60 minutes
Episode Image (Daniel Kaufman & Massimo Pigliucci)
2014-Nov-01
60 minutes