Description (podcaster-provided):
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 and life application • Exploration of the self • Ancient to modern philosophies • Love and ethics • Influential philosophers • Eastern philosophies • Political philosophy • Existential themesThis podcast, "Open Door Philosophy," is a rich exploration of philosophical ideas and their application to various aspects of life. The hosts, including individuals with diverse experiences in philosophy—Andrew, Taylor, and Mr. Parsons—invite listeners to engage with philosophical inquiry in an accessible and open-ended manner. A key feature of the podcast is its focus on the concept of the self, examined from historical and existentialist perspectives. Across its episodes, the podcast also delves into major themes such as love, beauty, morality, religious experience, and political philosophy.
Listeners will encounter discussions on iconic philosophers throughout history, including ancient figures like Plato and Aristotle, modern thinkers like Descartes and Hume, as well as influential women philosophers. Eastern philosophical traditions and ideas from Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism are also thoughtfully considered. The series frequently revisits classics of philosophical literature, engaging with texts like Marcus Aurelius's "Meditations" and pivotal dialogues from Plato's "Symposium."
The podcast does not shy away from contemporary issues, exploring how traditional wisdom can intersect with modern life. It discusses topics such as the ethics of war, the foundations of property, and the dynamics of hope. Furthermore, lighter segments labeled "ODP Nonsense" touch on personal anecdotes and cultural observations, adding variety and a personal touch to the series.
Overall, the podcast provides an open forum for discussing philosophical concepts, offering insights into both timeless questions and current societal challenges, while inviting listeners to ponder these inquiries alongside the hosts.
Episodes: |
Ep. 96 The End 2025-Feb-11 67 minutes |
Ep. 95 The Self, Part Three: The Existentialist View 2024-Nov-12 48 minutes |
Ep. 94 The Self, Part Two: The Early Modern Shift 2024-Oct-29 51 minutes |
Ep. 93 The Self, Part One: Ancient Conceptions 2024-Oct-15 60 minutes |
Ep. 92 The Ladder of Love, Plato's Symposium, Part Three 2024-Oct-01 69 minutes |
Ep. 91 Plato's Symposium, Part Two 2024-Sep-17 56 minutes |
Ep. 90 Plato's Symposium, Part One 2024-Sep-03 57 minutes |
Ep. 89 The Oxford Four, Part Four: Mary Midgley 2024-Aug-20 70 minutes |
Ep. 88 The Oxford Four, Part Three: Elizabeth Anscombe 2024-Aug-06 59 minutes |
Ep. 87 The Oxford Four, Part Two: Philippa Foot 2024-Jul-23 61 minutes |
Ep. 86 The Oxford Four, Part One: Iris Murdoch 2024-Jul-09 60 minutes |
Ep. 85 Character and Virtue with Guest Christian Miller 2024-Jun-11 79 minutes |
Ep. 84 Our Fourth Annual Marcus Aurelius Extravaganza! 2024-May-28 50 minutes |
Ep. 83 Is Morality Relative? 2024-May-14 59 minutes |
Ep. 82 Religious Experience, Part 2 2024-Apr-30 63 minutes |
Ep. 81 Religious Experience, Part 1 2024-Apr-16 67 minutes |
Ep. 80 Philosophers on God with Guest Jack Symes 2024-Apr-02 75 minutes |
Ep. 79 From Wollstonecraft to Wolf: Women Who Shaped Philosophy, Part 3 2024-Mar-19 54 minutes |
Ep. 78 Ban Zhao and Christine de Piaza: Women Who Shaped Philosophy, Part 2 2024-Mar-05 39 minutes |
Ep. 77 Diotima and Hypatia: Women Who Shaped Philosophy, Part 1 2024-Feb-20 39 minutes |
Ep. 76 Looking for Beauty: The Philosophy of Beauty, Part 2 2024-Feb-06 67 minutes |
Ep. 75 Engaging with Beauty: The Philosophy of Beauty, Part 1 2024-Jan-23 59 minutes |
Trailer - Welcome To Open Door Philosophy! 2024-Jan-16 less than a minute |
Ep. 74 Preview of 2024 2024-Jan-09 36 minutes |
ODP Nonsense 3: Latin, Booze, Neck Ties, Camera Angles 2024-Jan-02 13 minutes |
Ep. 73 Year-In-Review and Our Favorite Books of 2023 2023-Dec-26 67 minutes |
Ep. 72 The Concept of Property 2023-Dec-12 70 minutes |
ODP Nonsense 2: Cardigans, Fraud, Mysterious Travel, and Polish 2023-Dec-05 6 minutes |
Ep. 71 Education, Justice, and the Ideal Society: 20th Century Political Philosophy with Strauss, Rawls, Nozick 2023-Nov-28 59 minutes |
ODP Nonsense 1: Mullets, Football, Beckham, Astros 2023-Nov-20 6 minutes |
Ep. 70 Enlightenment Political Philosophy: Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau 2023-Nov-14 73 minutes |
Ep. 69 Spooky Philosophers Halloween Spectacular! 2023-Oct-31 70 minutes |
Ep. 68 The Ethics of War 2023-Oct-17 58 minutes |
Ep. 67 Where Should I Start with Philosophy? 2023-Oct-03 69 minutes |
Ep. 66 Can Science and Wisdom Traditions Complement Each Other?” 2023-Sep-19 73 minutes |
Ep. 65 Authority, Labels, and Oranges 2023-Sep-05 72 minutes |
Ep. 64 What Is Happiness? 2023-Aug-22 56 minutes |
Ep.63 The Philosophy of Love, Part 2 2023-Aug-08 64 minutes |
Ep. 62 The Philosophy of Love, Part 1 2023-Jul-25 66 minutes |
Ep. 61 Philosophy and Literature 2023-Jul-11 66 minutes |
Ep. 60 Language and Meaning, Who Was Ludwig Wittgenstein? The Analytic Tradition, Part 2 2023-Jun-27 59 minutes |
Ep. 59 Who Was Bertrand Russell? The Analytic Tradition, Part 1 2023-Jun-13 56 minutes |
Ep. 58 Should We Hope? 2023-May-30 61 minutes |
Ep. 57 Cultivation of the Soul 2023-May-16 65 minutes |
Ep. 56 Kierkegaard on Despair 2023-May-01 55 minutes |
Ep. 55 Our Third Annual Marcus Aurelius Extravaganza! 2023-Apr-18 60 minutes |
Ep. 54 Hinduism, Eastern Philosophy, Part 4 2023-Apr-04 58 minutes |
Ep. 53 Buddhism, Eastern Philosophy, Part 3 2023-Mar-21 60 minutes |
Ep. 52 Confucianism, Eastern Philosophy, Part 2 2023-Mar-07 58 minutes |
Ep. 51 Taoism, Eastern Philosophy, Part 1 2023-Feb-21 60 minutes |
Ep. 50 Listener Questions! 2023-Feb-07 60 minutes |
Ep. 49 Who Was Jean-Paul Sartre? 2023-Jan-24 54 minutes |
Ep. 48 Who was Simone de Beauvoir? 2023-Jan-10 55 minutes |
Ep. 47 Our Favorite Books of 2022 2022-Dec-27 56 minutes |
Ep. 46 Higher and Friendly Powers with Guest Peg O'Connor 2022-Dec-13 69 minutes |
Ep. 45 Who Was Aristotle? 2022-Nov-29 52 minutes |
Ep. 44 Who Was Plato? 2022-Nov-15 50 minutes |
Ep. 43 The Complete Works of Epictetus with Translator Robin Waterfield 2022-Nov-01 51 minutes |
Ep. 42 Who Was Socrates? 2022-Oct-18 44 minutes |
Ep. 41 Who Were the Pre-Socratics? 2022-Oct-04 53 minutes |
Ep. 40 The Ring of Gyges: What Would You Do? 2022-Sep-20 46 minutes |
Ep. 39 The Problem of Evil - Philosophy of Religion, Part 5 2022-Sep-06 47 minutes |
Ep. 38 How To Be Authentic with Guest Skye Cleary 2022-Aug-23 56 minutes |
Ep. 37 Is the Universe Intelligently Designed: The Teleological Argument - Philosophy of Religion, Part 4 2022-Aug-09 63 minutes |
Ep. 36 The Universe Had To Begin Somehow: The Cosmological Argument - Philosophy of Religion, Part 3 2022-Jul-26 64 minutes |
Ep. 35 Can Logic Alone Prove God's Existence: The Ontological Argument - Philosophy of Religion, Part 2 2022-Jul-12 57 minutes |
Ep. 34 What is God? Philosophy of Religion, Part 1 2022-Jun-28 65 minutes |
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