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Andrew has a degree in philosophy, Taylor is working on a degree in philosophy, and Mr. Parsons taught philosophy to them both. Together they explore philosophy and its application to life, so come along! The door is always open. Open Door Philosophy on Open Door Philosophy on Instagram @opendoorphilosophyOpen Door Philosophy website at opendoorphilosophy.comContact us via email at [email protected]Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Philosophy discussions • Guest interviews • Historical philosophers • Character and virtue • Morality • Stoicism • Religious experiences • Feminism in philosophy • Political philosophy • Aesthetics • Love and relationships • Literary connections."Open Door Philosophy" is a podcast that revolves around the exploration of philosophical ideas and their applications in contemporary life. The hosts, comprising individuals at different stages of their philosophical journeys—ranging from a seasoned philosophy teacher to current and former philosophy students—engage in discussions that cover a broad spectrum of philosophical topics.
The podcast features episodes that delve into both classical and modern philosophical issues. Central themes include examinations of character, virtue, morality, and ethical dilemmas, along with explorations into the nature of religious experiences and the question of the existence of God. The episodes often feature guest philosophers who contribute their expertise, such as discussions with Christian Miller on character and virtue, and Jack Symes on the philosophical inquiry into God's existence.
Historical and literary analyses are also prominent, including multi-part series that spotlight influential figures and movements in philosophy, such as Marcus Aurelius, the Pre-Socratics, and key Enlightenment thinkers like Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau. The podcast does not shy away from discussing more niche areas of philosophy either, engaging with the concepts of beauty, property, hope, and happiness from various philosophical traditions, including extensive looks into Eastern philosophies such as Confucianism and Taoism.
Additionally, the podcast covers the contributions of women in philosophy, with episodes dedicated to feminist icons and their impact on the field. Alongside these more serious and structured discussions, the podcast includes lighter segments labeled as “Nonsense” episodes where the hosts indulge in more casual and tangential conversations on diverse topics.
To connect with its audience, the podcast offers interactive elements such as text message engagements, newsletters, and social media outreach, making it a dynamic platform for philosophical discourse accessible to a wider audience.
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Ep. 85 Character and Virtue with Guest Christian Miller 2024-Jun-11 79 minutes |
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Ep. 84 Our Fourth Annual Marcus Aurelius Extravaganza! 2024-May-28 50 minutes |
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Ep. 83 Is Morality Relative? 2024-May-14 59 minutes |
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Ep. 82 Religious Experience, Part 2 2024-Apr-30 63 minutes |
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Ep. 81 Religious Experience, Part 1 2024-Apr-16 67 minutes |
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Ep. 80 Philosophers on God with Guest Jack Symes 2024-Apr-02 75 minutes |
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Ep. 79 From Wollstonecraft to Wolf: Women Who Shaped Philosophy, Part 3 2024-Mar-19 54 minutes |
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Ep. 78 Ban Zhao and Christine de Piaza: Women Who Shaped Philosophy, Part 2 2024-Mar-05 39 minutes |
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Ep. 77 Diotima and Hypatia: Women Who Shaped Philosophy, Part 1 2024-Feb-20 39 minutes |
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Ep. 76 Looking for Beauty: The Philosophy of Beauty, Part 2 2024-Feb-06 67 minutes |
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Ep. 75 Engaging with Beauty: The Philosophy of Beauty, Part 1 2024-Jan-23 59 minutes |
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Trailer - Welcome To Open Door Philosophy! 2024-Jan-16 less than a minute |
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Ep. 74 Preview of 2024 2024-Jan-09 36 minutes |
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ODP Nonsense 3: Latin, Booze, Neck Ties, Camera Angles 2024-Jan-02 13 minutes |
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Ep. 73 Year-In-Review and Our Favorite Books of 2023 2023-Dec-26 67 minutes |
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Ep. 72 The Concept of Property 2023-Dec-12 70 minutes |
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ODP Nonsense 2: Cardigans, Fraud, Mysterious Travel, and Polish 2023-Dec-05 6 minutes |
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Ep. 71 Education, Justice, and the Ideal Society: 20th Century Political Philosophy with Strauss, Rawls, Nozick 2023-Nov-28 59 minutes |
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ODP Nonsense 1: Mullets, Football, Beckham, Astros 2023-Nov-20 6 minutes |
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Ep. 70 Enlightenment Political Philosophy: Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau 2023-Nov-14 73 minutes |
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Ep. 69 Spooky Philosophers Halloween Spectacular! 2023-Oct-31 70 minutes |
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Ep. 68 The Ethics of War 2023-Oct-17 58 minutes |
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Ep. 67 Where Should I Start with Philosophy? 2023-Oct-03 69 minutes |
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Ep. 66 Can Science and Wisdom Traditions Complement Each Other?” 2023-Sep-19 73 minutes |
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Ep. 65 Authority, Labels, and Oranges 2023-Sep-05 72 minutes |
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Ep. 64 What Is Happiness? 2023-Aug-22 56 minutes |
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Ep.63 The Philosophy of Love, Part 2 2023-Aug-08 64 minutes |
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Ep. 62 The Philosophy of Love, Part 1 2023-Jul-25 66 minutes |
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Ep. 61 Philosophy and Literature 2023-Jul-11 66 minutes |
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Ep. 60 Language and Meaning, Who Was Ludwig Wittgenstein? The Analytic Tradition, Part 2 2023-Jun-27 59 minutes |
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Ep. 59 Who Was Bertrand Russell? The Analytic Tradition, Part 1 2023-Jun-13 56 minutes |
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Ep. 58 Should We Hope? 2023-May-30 61 minutes |
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Ep. 57 Cultivation of the Soul 2023-May-16 65 minutes |
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Ep. 56 Kierkegaard on Despair 2023-May-01 55 minutes |
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Ep. 55 Our Third Annual Marcus Aurelius Extravaganza! 2023-Apr-18 60 minutes |
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Ep. 54 Hinduism, Eastern Philosophy, Part 4 2023-Apr-04 58 minutes |
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Ep. 53 Buddhism, Eastern Philosophy, Part 3 2023-Mar-21 60 minutes |
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Ep. 52 Confucianism, Eastern Philosophy, Part 2 2023-Mar-07 58 minutes |
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Ep. 51 Taoism, Eastern Philosophy, Part 1 2023-Feb-21 60 minutes |
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Ep. 50 Listener Questions! 2023-Feb-07 60 minutes |
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Ep. 49 Who Was Jean-Paul Sartre? 2023-Jan-24 54 minutes |
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Ep. 48 Who was Simone de Beauvoir? 2023-Jan-10 55 minutes |
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Ep. 47 Our Favorite Books of 2022 2022-Dec-27 56 minutes |
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Ep. 46 Higher and Friendly Powers with Guest Peg O'Connor 2022-Dec-13 69 minutes |
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Ep. 45 Who Was Aristotle? 2022-Nov-29 52 minutes |
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Ep. 44 Who Was Plato? 2022-Nov-15 50 minutes |
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Ep. 43 The Complete Works of Epictetus with Translator Robin Waterfield 2022-Nov-01 51 minutes |
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Ep. 42 Who Was Socrates? 2022-Oct-18 44 minutes |
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Ep. 41 Who Were the Pre-Socratics? 2022-Oct-04 53 minutes |
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Ep. 40 The Ring of Gyges: What Would You Do? 2022-Sep-20 46 minutes |
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Ep. 39 The Problem of Evil - Philosophy of Religion, Part 5 2022-Sep-06 47 minutes |
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Ep. 38 How To Be Authentic with Guest Skye Cleary 2022-Aug-23 56 minutes |
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Ep. 37 Is the Universe Intelligently Designed: The Teleological Argument - Philosophy of Religion, Part 4 2022-Aug-09 63 minutes |
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Ep. 36 The Universe Had To Begin Somehow: The Cosmological Argument - Philosophy of Religion, Part 3 2022-Jul-26 64 minutes |
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Ep. 35 Can Logic Alone Prove God's Existence: The Ontological Argument - Philosophy of Religion, Part 2 2022-Jul-12 57 minutes |
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Ep. 34 What is God? Philosophy of Religion, Part 1 2022-Jun-28 65 minutes |
Ep. 33 Thought Experiments and Their Value With Guest Helen De Cruz2022-Jun-14 58 minutes |
Ep. 32 Philosophy as a Way of Life, Part 22022-May-31 66 minutes |
Ep. 31 Philosophy as a Way of Life, Part 12022-May-17 63 minutes |
Ep. 30 Epictetus, The Slave Who Became a Stoic Master - Stoic Thinkers Part 42022-May-03 56 minutes |
Ep. 29 Marcus Aurelius, the Stoic Emperor - Stoic Thinkers Part 32022-Apr-19 62 minutes |
Ep. 28 Seneca and the Stoic Life - Stoic Thinkers Part 22022-Apr-05 59 minutes |
Ep. 27 Introduction to Stoicism - Stoic Thinkers Part 12022-Mar-22 56 minutes |
Ep. 26 Listener Q&A2022-Mar-08 53 minutes |
Ep. 25 Philosophers on Consciousness With Guest Jack Symes2022-Feb-22 54 minutes |
Ep. 24 Materialism and Panpsychism - The Mind-Body Problem Part 22022-Feb-08 56 minutes |
Ep. 23 Consciousness Introduction and Dualism - The Mind-Body Problem Part 12022-Jan-25 59 minutes |
Ep. 22 - Our Favorite Philosophy Books2021-Nov-30 56 minutes |
Ep. 21 The Eternal Tao2021-Nov-16 63 minutes |
Ep. 20 Introduction To Transcendentalism2021-Nov-02 54 minutes |
Ep. 19 Problems in Philosophy with Guest Dr. Gregory Sadler2021-Oct-19 73 minutes |
Ep. 18 Virtue's Path To Happiness - Ethics and Morality, Part Four2021-Oct-05 54 minutes |
Ep. 17 Kant You Get Enough? (Duty Ethics) - Ethics and Morality, Part Three2021-Sep-21 57 minutes |
Ep. 16 Calculate the Best Possible Decision with Utilitarianism - Ethics and Morality, Part Two2021-Sep-07 52 minutes |
Ep. 15 Why Morality Matters - Ethics and Morality, Part One2021-Aug-24 61 minutes |
Ep. 14 Pragmatism and William James with Guest Jeffrey Howard2021-Aug-10 59 minutes |
Ep. 13 Kierkegaard - The Father of Existentialism2021-Jul-27 55 minutes |
Ep. 12 How To Do Philosophy2021-Jul-13 58 minutes |
Ep. 11 A Philosopher's Guide To Friendship2021-Jun-29 63 minutes |
Ep. 10 Do We Have a Soul?2021-Jun-15 50 minutes |
Ep. 9 The Life and Ideas of Friedrich Nietzsche with Guest Carson Knox2021-Jun-01 59 minutes |
Ep. 8 Falling Upward: The Second Half of Life2021-May-18 44 minutes |
Ep. 7 What Does It Mean To Die Well?2021-May-04 50 minutes |
Ep. 6 Marcus Aurelius and Stoicism2021-Apr-20 57 minutes |
Ep. 5 Who Are You? Maybe.2021-Apr-06 45 minutes |
Ep. 4 Do You Exist?2021-Mar-23 47 minutes |
Ep. 3 A Beginner's Guide to Aristotle2021-Mar-09 44 minutes |
Ep. 2 Plato's Allegory of the Cave2021-Feb-23 46 minutes |
Ep. 1 What is Philosophy?2021-Feb-09 35 minutes |