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Podcast Profile: Plato's Cave

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78 episodes
2020 to 2024
Median: 83 minutes
Collection: Philosophy

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"Plato's Cave" is a philosophy podcast hosted by Jordan Myers, a Master's student in philosophy at the University of Houston. The show is Myers’ personal journey to uncover deeper truths and explore the essence of the real world through philosophical discourse. Abandoning a conventional career path, he dives into the academic world, engaging with complex philosophical ideas and prominent thinkers to better understand difficult concepts.

The content of the podcast is diverse, covering a wide range of philosophical works and themes. Episodes often feature in-depth discussions about pivotal works in philosophy, with a noticeable focus on moral and political philosophy. Key themes include free will and moral responsibility, explored through discussions on seminal papers and various philosophical arguments. The podcast also delves into the philosophy of emotions, with a particular emphasis on the concept of anger as analyzed by notable philosophers.

Another recurring theme is existentialism, examined through critical discussions of important existentialist texts by authors like Sartre, Camus, and Dostoyevsky. The philosophy of blame, moral luck, and the implications of philosophical ideas on social justice are frequently examined.

Jordan often features guest philosophers who provide expert insights into specific topics, thereby enriching the dialogue and offering various perspectives. Some episodes are part of reading group discussions, showcasing collaborative and interactive explorations of philosophical texts and ideas.

Overall, "Plato's Cave" provides a comprehensive dive into philosophical inquiry, encouraging critical thinking and a deeper appreciation of complex theoretical concepts. This podcast serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, from the philosophy of emotions to existentialism, and the intricacies of moral and political theory.

Episodes:

Ep. 73 - Chris Franklin: Valuing (Angry) Blame 2024-Jun-14 107 minutes

Ep. 72 - Amia Srinivasan: The Aptness of Anger 2024-Jun-07 89 minutes

Ep. 71 - Martha Nussbaum on Anger and Forgiveness (Part 2) 2024-Mar-14 87 minutes

Ep. 70 - Martha Nussbaum's Anger and Forgiveness (Part 1) 2024-Mar-07 108 minutes

Ep. 69 - Anger: Seneca & Stoicism 2024-Feb-23 111 minutes

Ep. 68 - Sukaina Hirji: Outrage and the Bound of Empathy 2023-Sep-12 54 minutes

Ep. 67 - Two Levels of Pluralism (Celebrating Susan Wolf) 2023-Aug-31 87 minutes

Ep. 66 - Moral Luck (Celebrating Susan Wolf [& Bernard Williams]) 2023-Aug-24 76 minutes

Ep. 65 - The Role of Rules (Celebrating Susan Wolf) 2023-Aug-17 105 minutes

Ep. 64 - Above and Below the Line of Duty (Celebrating Susan Wolf) 2023-Aug-10 86 minutes

Ep. 63 - Moral Obligations and Social Commands (Celebrating Susan Wolf) 2023-Aug-03 90 minutes

Ep. 62 - Moral Saints (Celebrating Susan Wolf) 2023-Jul-27 81 minutes

Ep. 61 - Glen Pettigrove: Meekness and Moral Anger 2023-Apr-07 64 minutes

Ep. 60 - Cameron Boult: Epistemic Blame & Relationship Modification 2022-Nov-21 56 minutes

Ep. 59 - Existentialism: Jacques the Fatalist, by Diderot (PART 2) 2022-Sep-21 101 minutes

Ep. 58 - Existentialism: Jacques the Fatalist, by Diderot (PART 1) 2022-Sep-19 78 minutes

Ep. 57 - Existentialism: The Stranger, by Camus 2022-Sep-17 110 minutes

Ep. 56 - "Existentialism is a Humanism," by Sartre 2022-Sep-15 95 minutes

Ep. 55 - Existentialism: Nausea, by Sartre (PART 2) 2022-Sep-13 122 minutes

Ep. 54 - Existentialism: Nausea, by Sartre (PART 1) 2022-Sep-10 68 minutes

Ep. 53 - Existentialism: Notes from Underground, by Dostoyevsky (PART 2) 2022-Sep-08 116 minutes

Ep. 52 - Existentialism: Notes from Underground, by Dostoyevsky (PART 1) 2022-Sep-05 106 minutes

Ep. 51 - Manuel Vargas: Free Will Revisionism 2022-Aug-19 8 minutes

Ep. 50 - Declaration of the Rights of Man (PPE series prt7) 2022-Aug-18 108 minutes

Ep. 49 - "Two Concepts of Liberty" by Isiah Berlin (PPE series prt6) 2022-Aug-16 68 minutes

Ep. 48 - The Communist Manifesto (PPE series prt5) 2022-Aug-14 121 minutes

Ep. 47 - Estranged Labor by Karl Marx (PPE series prt4) 2022-Aug-12 120 minutes

Ep. 46 - Reactive Attitudes and Restorative Justice (PPE series prt3) 2022-Aug-08 99 minutes

Ep. 45 - "What is the Point of Equality?" by Elizabeth Anderson (PPE series prt2) 2022-Aug-04 162 minutes

Ep. 44 - Conflict as Property and Restorative Justice (PPE series prt1) 2022-Jul-30 92 minutes

Ep. 43 - Garrett Pendergraft: "Free Will and Human Agency" (50 Thought Experiments) 2022-Jun-28 72 minutes

Ep. 42 - FW/MR: "For the Law, Neuroscience Changes Nothing and Everything" by Greene & Cohen 2022-Jun-16 83 minutes

Ep. 41 - FW/MR: "Asymmetrical Freedom" by Susan Wolf 2022-Jun-15 102 minutes

Ep. 40 - FW/MR: "Reply: The Free Will Revolution" by John Martin Fischer 2022-Jun-14 106 minutes

Ep. 39 - FW/MR: "Semicompatibilism and its Rivals" by John Martin Fischer 2022-Jun-13 114 minutes

Ep. 38 - FW/MR: "The Importance of Free Will" by Susan Wolf 2022-Jun-12 157 minutes

Ep. 37 - FW/MR: "The Objective Attitude" by Tamler Sommers 2022-Jun-11 152 minutes

Ep. 36 - FW/MR: "Alternate Possibilities and Moral Responsibility" by Harry Frankfurt 2022-Jun-10 113 minutes

Ep. 35 - FW/MR: "Freedom of the Will and the Concept of a Person" by Harry Frankfurt 2022-Jun-09 109 minutes

Ep. 34 - FW/MR: "Responsibility and the Limits of Evil" by Gary Watson 2022-Jun-08 152 minutes

Ep. 33 - FW/MR: "Freedom and Resentment" by P.F. Strawson 2022-Jun-07 117 minutes

Ep. 32 - FW/MR: The Four Case Argument and Basic Argument by Galen Strawson and Derk Pereboom 2022-Jun-06 78 minutes

Ep. 31 - FW/MR: SEP on Free Will and Determinism 2022-Jun-04 53 minutes

Ep. 30 - FW/MR: "Free Will" by Sam Harris 2022-Jun-02 78 minutes

Ep. 29 - Max Kiener: Consenting to Objectification 2022-Feb-15 57 minutes

Ep. 28 - Eddy Nahmias: Neuroscience as a (Non) Threat to Free Will 2022-Feb-10 43 minutes

Ep. 27 - Seth Shabo: Free Will Mysterianism 2022-Jan-20 65 minutes

Ep. 26 - Adam Kadlac: Objectification in Sports 2021-Dec-29 69 minutes

Ep. 25 - Matthew Flummer: The Free Will Show and Moral Responsibility 2021-Dec-13 50 minutes

Ep. 24 - Paul Russell: Free Will, Art, and Morality (& Compatibilism) 2021-Nov-18 73 minutes

Ep. 23 - Susan Wolf: On Moral Responsibility 2021-Oct-22 60 minutes

Ep. 22 - John Martin Fischer: Moral Responsibility Semicompatibilism 2021-Sep-16 68 minutes

Ep. 21 - Gregg Caruso: Just Deserts & Rejecting Retributivism 2021-Jun-04 85 minutes

Ep. 20 - Per-Erik Milam: Letting Go & Forgiveness 2021-May-08 66 minutes

Ep. 19 - Derek Leben: Pascal's Wager & Anti-Natalism for AI 2021-Apr-16 74 minutes

Ep. 18 - Tamar Schapiro: Weakness of Will 2021-Mar-26 37 minutes

Ep. 17 - Philip Goff: Panpsychism 2020-Dec-16 59 minutes

Ep. 16 - Patrick Lee Miller: Be Right Back and The Entire History of You 2020-Oct-11 106 minutes

Ep. 15 - Brandon Warmke: Moral Grandstanding 2020-Sep-25 52 minutes

Ep. 14 - Brandon Robshaw: Eternal Recurrence 2020-Sep-04 55 minutes

Ep. 13 - David Papineau: Materialism and Consciousness 2020-Aug-23 52 minutes

Ep. 12 - Bernardo Kastrup: Why Materialism Cannot Explain Consciousness 2020-Aug-17 60 minutes

Ep. 11 - Russell Blackford: Philosophy's Future 2020-Aug-14 68 minutes

Ep. 10 - Jon Rosen: What's Fair Game in a Conversation? 2020-Jun-19 112 minutes

Ep. 9 - Matthew McManus: Myth and Mayhem 2020-Jun-12 60 minutes

Ep. 7 - Public Historian Justin Clark 2020-Apr-24 85 minutes

Ep. 5 - The Milgram and Zimbardo Experiments (& Golhagen vs Browning on Nazis) 2020-Apr-04 106 minutes

Ep. 4 - Ben Burgis: Moral Responsibility in a Determined World 2020-Mar-29 94 minutes

Ep. 3 - Alastair Wilson: The Nature of Contingency 2020-Mar-20 61 minutes

Ep. 2.11 - (ft.) Ben Burgis and Jon Rosen: Do We Have Free Will? 2020-Mar-16 96 minutes

Ep. 2.10 - Moral Responsibility: Freedom and Resentment by P.F. Strawson 2020-Mar-16 24 minutes

Ep. 2.9 - Moral Hypocrisy 2020-Mar-16 82 minutes

Ep. 2.7 - (ft.) Clyde Rathbone 2020-Mar-15 66 minutes

Ep. 2.5 - Aristotelian Virtue Ethics vs Consequentialism 2020-Mar-15 73 minutes

Ep. 2.2 - (ft.) Pastor Paul Vanderklay 2020-Mar-15 83 minutes

Ep. 2.4 - Aristotle's Virtue Ethics 2020-Mar-15 71 minutes

Ep. 2.1 - (ft.) The Dirty History Podcast 2020-Mar-14 128 minutes

Ep. 1 - The Allegory of the Cave 2020-Mar-03 38 minutes