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A podcast that explores our lived experience through the lens of philosophy, academic theory, and pop culture. Bad puns optional. Go do good!

And/Or/Versus


    • Aug 27, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    AOV 37: Ethics in Pop Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 16:11


    It's our final mini episode, and Jana is here to chat ethics in pop culture. It's also our last official episode of And/Or/Versus. But don't despair. We'll be launching What Good is it? in a few weeks. Look for the first episode to come out in this podcast feed. Thank you so much! Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2IMEPjL. Visit us online at aovpodcast.com.

    AOV 36: Moral Luck

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 11:16


    It's another Jana mini episode, this week on Thomas Nagel and Moral Luck. Make sure to listen for the cameo appearance from Jana's cat! Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2IMEPjL. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com or visit us online at aovpodcast.com.

    AOV 35: Free Will/Determinism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 11:45


    Jana is back with another mini solo episode on Free Will/Determinism. We recommend listening to this episode whilst having deep thoughts - preferably at the top of a mountain or on a lonely beach, or other summer adventure location of your choosing. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2IMEPjL. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com or visit us online at aovpodcast.com.

    AOV 34: Pleasure/Pain (Ethics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 8:16


    We're taking a little summer break, but Jana is still here with a mini solo episode on Pleasure/Pain and the ethics of Jeremy Bentham. Full disclosure: we actually had one more regular episode planned, but it was eaten by Diane's computer after we recorded (truly, the only explanation). Apparently, the robot overlords don't like utilitarian ethics? Which, if you think about it, makes no sense at all. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2IMEPjL. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com or visit us online at aovpodcast.com.

    AOV 33: Personal/Universal (Ethics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 31:19


    We Kant even this week as we explore Personal/Universal. Jana is definitely NOT kidding. Diane finds out that magic IS real. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2IMEPjL. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com or visit us online at aovpodcast.com.

    AOV 32: Learned/Innate (Ethics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 32:24


    We're throwing it back to Aristotle with a discussion of Virtue Ethics and Learned/Innate. Jana throws a super cool philosophy party. Diane just wants everyone to be a winner. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2IMEPjL. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com or visit us online at aovpodcast.com.

    AOV 31: Is/Ought (Ethics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 30:55


    We kick off our new series on ethics with another visit from our good friend David Hume and his concept of Is/Ought. Jana finally gets to enjoy a school-free day at the beach. Diane needs Amy Adams to save her from the future Roomba overlords. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2IMEPjL. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com or visit us online at aovpodcast.com.

    AOV 30: Interlude (Emotions)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 10:15


    It's a solo interlude with Jana as we wrap up our series on Emotions. Next up, Ethics! Kierkegaard better watch out - Jana may have a new philosophical love. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2IMEPjL. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com or visit us online at aovpodcast.com.

    AOV 29: Resentment/Empathy (Emotions)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 44:29


    We discuss the various approaches philosophy and psychology have taken towards Resentment/Empathy and whether there are any benefits to holding a grudge. Jana hosts elaborate (tv) dinner parties. Diane is still super into New Zealand. We also go off on a real Keanu tangent in this one, but can you blame us??? Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2IMEPjL. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 28: Love/Fear (Emotions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 36:45


    We talk about the biblical approach to Love/Fear and how that compares to feelings like hate and indifference. Jana nails her end-of-the-semester playlist with some soothing tunes. Diane has a big (really big) spider problem. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 27: Grief/Depression (Emotions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 36:28


    Apologies for the sound issues this week - maybe just pretend that Diane is recording underwater with Sebastian and friends? This episode it's a philosopher rumble between Judith Butler and Martha Nussbaum as we discuss Grief/Depression. Jana perfects her skin care regimen. Diane is confused by a mystery car. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 26: Envy/Contentment (Emotions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 41:12


    Happy podiversary! This episode we take a little time to celebrate one year of philosophising before moving on to a discussion of Envy/Contentment and the work of Sara Protasi. Jana has serious library envy. Diane finally finds her philosophical soul mate (hint: she's now a Countess). Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 25: Pride/Pride (Emotions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 43:17


    We take a look at Pride/Pride (no really, we promise they're different!), as defined by David Hume and Thomas Aquinas. Jana goes golfing with unintended consequences. Diane uses crafts to prep for the apocalypse. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 24: Happiness/Pleasure (Emotions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 40:59


    This episode we discuss Happiness/Pleasure and the positive psychology of Martin Seligman. Jana befriends a clowder (look it up!) of feral cats. Diane ponders her local restaurant options. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 23: Shame/Guilt (Emotions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 40:09


    It's totally fine that you never call us. No really, we understand. This week we discuss Shame/Guilt and the work of the fabulous Brené Brown (we're sure she smells GREAT). Jana brushes up on her Aussie accent. Diane just wants to be good at storytime. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 22: Anger/Compassion (Emotions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 40:37


    We're back with more Martha Nussbaum and our ol' pal Aristotle as we discuss Anger/Compassion. Jana wages war against the creepy crawlies. Diane loves a good bake-off. Our emotions are extremely positively valenced, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 21: Feeling/Reason (Emotions)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2019 47:16


    We kick off our new series on emotions with Martha Nussbaum and Feeling/Reason. Jana gets back in touch with her musical roots. Diane lives her best Hallmark Christmas movie life at the grocery store. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 20: Interlude (Holidays)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 3:41


    Diane pops by for a quick chat about New Year's resolutions. We'll be back in a couple of weeks with our new series on emotions. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 19: Past/Present/Future (Holidays)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 40:43


    We get into the holiday spirit by examining Past/Present/Future through the lens of "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Jana adopts a rubber duckie. Diane falls for the siren song of a holiday candle. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 18: Generosity/Obligation (Holidays)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 44:46


    Continuing our mini holiday series, we dig into Generosity/Obligation and look at the philosophy of Emmanuel Levinas and Jacques Derrida. Jana is excited to finally use her wrapping paper. Diane enjoys a winter walk. Listen closely, and you can hear Jana's cats wishing you a very merry holidays! And finally, WATCH OUT FOR RAT LUNGWORM. Please pass the fruit salad! Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 17: Gratitude/Guilt (Holidays)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 47:57


    Just in time for Thanksgiving, we discuss Gratitude/Guilt and everyone's favorite proto emo boy, Friedrich Nietzsche. Jana is living her best fall life. Diane does not drink the bone broth. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 16: Interlude (Metaphysics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 9:40


    We close out our series on Metaphysics with a solo Jana interlude. We'll see you in a couple of weeks for the start of our holiday series. Go forth and do good! Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 15: Mind/Body (Metaphysics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 41:29


    Philosophical zombies are coming to eat your brains! It's the spookiest time of year, and we're discussing Mind/Body and the philosophy of David Chalmers. Jana and Diane compose piano duets and discover their next vacation destination. Bring back Qualia Fest! Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 14: Space/Time (Metaphysics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 40:44


    With a little help from our very special guest, Chris Light, and a little help from Einstein (oh, that guy), we delve into the infinite mysteries of Space/Time. Jana and Chris are trapped in a time loop of Chicago based television. Diane confronts her childhood space anxiety. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 13: Optimism/Pessimism (Metaphysics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 45:37


    This episode we discuss Optimism/Pessimism and the philosophy of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Jana has beef with Isaac Newton. Diane is full of cake. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 12: Endurance/Perdurance/Exdurance (Metaphysics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 41:43


    It's a triple threat episode as we examine Endurance/Perdurance/Exdurance (gesundheit!) with some help from Sally Haslanger. Jana is officially internet ordained. Diane is haunted by the '90s. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 11: Essential/Accidental (Metaphysics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018 42:03


    It's a philosophy throwdown as we discuss Essential/Accidental and two philosophers with opposing views. Will there be a rumble? Jana has a little too much fun in the sun. Diane empathizes with bread. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 10: Actuality/Potentiality (Metaphysics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 43:44


    This episode we spend a little more quality time with Aristotle as we dig into Actuality/Potentiality. Jana is really into the ceramic arts. Diane shares her love for song and dance. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

    AOV 9: Beginning/End (Metaphysics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2018 44:56


    We begin our new series on Metaphysics by discussing Aristotle and Beginning/End. Jana preps for a grand adventure. Diane provides tips for how to spot a super villian. Music by Kevin MacLeod: https://bit.ly/2re87wC. Contact us at aovpodcast@gmail.com.

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