Podcasts about crispin sartwell

Is history a cycle? How do the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki shed light on the discovery of prehistoric cave paintings at Lascaux Cave? What is the link between prehistory and posthistory? This episode looks into the links between the beginning and end of the human story-the human drive to preserve a legacy and pass on a message as a civilization and the dangers of Prometheus sparking fire too deep into human consciousness.  1. "Prehistory in the Atomic Age" by Maria Stavrinaki: https://aeon.co/essays/only-the-deep-past-can-make-sense-of-terrifying-nuclear-futures  2. "The Message" by Ken Liu: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Hidden-Girl-and-Other-Stories/Ken-Liu/9781982134044 3. "What My Mother's Sticky Notes Show About the Nature of the Self" by Crispin Sartwell: https://psyche.co/ideas/what-my-mothers-sticky-notes-show-about-the-nature-of-the-self -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on apple podcasts or spotify! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory Check out my podcast series on Aftersun, Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"-- What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part podcast series explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory. Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"-- This podcast series is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this podcast series goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book...“The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it's kindness infinite.” Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the “Great and Secret Knowledge” that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the series as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory. Subscribe to my newsletter! A free, low stress, monthly-quarterly email offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter.  

The Rational Egoist: Trump, the Assassination Attempt, and the Power of Images with Crispin Sartwell In this episode of The Rational Egoist, host Michael Liebowitz welcomes Crispin Sartwell, former philosophy professor at Dickinson College and author of "Beauty: A Quick Immersion." Sartwell delves into the multifaceted topics of Donald Trump, the assassination attempt, and the profound influence of images in politics and society. Join them as they explore how visual media shapes public perception and political narratives, and the implications of these dynamics in contemporary discourse. This episode offers a deep dive into the intersection of philosophy, politics, and visual culture, providing listeners with insightful analysis and thought-provoking perspectives. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that challenges conventional views and highlights the power of imagery in our world. Michael Leibowitz, host of The Rational Egoist podcast, is a philosopher and political activist who draws inspiration from Ayn Rand's philosophy, advocating for reason, rational self-interest, and individualism. His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to a prominent voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities highlights the transformative impact of embracing these principles. Leibowitz actively participates in political debates and produces content aimed at promoting individual rights and freedoms. He is the co-author of “Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime” and “View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty,” which explore societal issues and his personal evolution through Rand's teachings.Explore his work and journey further through his books: “Down the Rabbit Hole”: https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X “View from a Cage”: https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj  join our Ayn Rand Adelaide Meetups here for some seriously social discussions on Freedom https://www.meetup.com/adelaide-ayn-rand-meetup/

Michael R. Spicher, PhD is a public philosopher and creator of Aesthetics Research Lab. He writes and speaks about aesthetics in professional and academic contexts. He is a regular contributor to BeautyMatter, a resource for the beauty industry. Michael lectures at both Boston Architectural College and Massachusetts College of Art and Design. He co-edited a forthcoming volume with Bloomsbury Visual Arts, Digital Fashion: Theory, Practice, Implications. And he is working on another book called Is Your Business Beautiful?In this episode, we talk about: How Michael found his love for aestheticsHow aesthetic experience is a basic reason for actionBeauty as a motivator for justiceNavigating unconscious and conscious beauty standards and biasesLearning to actively shape our aesthetic tastesObjective vs. subjective beautyViewing beauty as an emergent propertyDistinguishing between aesthetics and beautyWhat role does aesthetics play in businessAppreciating the performative beauty that comes with workAppreciating aesthetics in your daily lifeTo learn more about Michael's work, you can find him at: https://aestheticsresearch.com/author/aestheticsresearch/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrspicher/ Links Mentioned:Survival of the Prettiest: The Science of Beauty by Nancy Etcoff - https://a.co/d/1v95rgn BEAUTY: A Quick Immersion by Crispin Sartwell - https://a.co/d/3w0iJkM The Abuse of Beauty: Aesthetics and the Concept of Art - https://a.co/d/2UKWzaF Support the show

In this new video essay, I explore Crispin Sartwell's book 'Six Names of Beauty' as an approach to understanding the concept of beauty. Recent Interactions between Dr. Jordan Peterson and sports illustrated magazine have presented us with a narrow view so I hope this inspires you to take up a contemplation practice in relationship to beauty & consciously bring more of it into your life. My new episode “Six Names of Beauty" is out now - so let's dive in! – – –  On Gluttony and The Good Doctor -  https://bit.ly/3ez2zJo   Six Names of Beauty by Crispin Sartwel - https://amzn.to/3Q3vRNd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out this talk I had with my friend Sun Katayama, we talk about everything from Zen Buddhism to the tantric transmutation of desire in our most desirous domains (aka sex), to the beauties and pitfalls of Allan Watts, to the brilliance of Everything, Everywhere All At Once.  Enjoy! My new episode "Tantric Buddhism & Higher Purpose" is out now! -- -- -- Introduction to Tantra by Lama Yeshe       - https://bit.ly/3CEq5ia Six Names of Beauty by Crispin Sartwell  - https://amzn.to/3Q3vRNd Pocket Pema Chodron                              - https://bit.ly/3KAsNHb Thupten Phuntsok Bodhisattvas Training  - https://bit.ly/3eakxSn Everything, Everywhere All At Once          - https://imdb.to/3KwBdiQ Sun Katayama IG                                      - https://bit.ly/3Q2zCCA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crispin Sartwell (Dickinson College, Entanglements) returns to Sophia to talk about the issues he has with compulsory, state-sponsored k-12 education. 10:50 - Crispin’s schooling experience in Washington DC 20:20 - The tension between learning and compulsion / Formal Compulsion and oppressive atmospheres 25:50 - Compulsion of minors considered more generally 32:20 - What, specifically, is wrong with the fact that my 10-year-old had to go to school? Economic motives; interference by tech moguls; and elitist social engineering. 35:50 - Preparing young people so they can function in the economy. And what would my ten-year-old be doing, if not going to school? 45:50 - Compulsory vaccination for children and more generally. 48:30 - Serious flaws in the way we educate children and adolescents. The negative influence of social and psychological science and pharmacology. 54:30 - Preparing young people for a world in which being coerced and compelled is part of life. 58:50 - Compulsory and public education and equality.

In this episode, Dan talk with Crispin Sartwell of Dickinson College about Dan's essay, "Wanting and Doing." We discuss action, desire, and powerlessness as understood in Christian theology and contemporary addiction discourse.(Here's the article under discussion: https://theelectricagora.com/2021/05/25/wanting-and-doing/). 4:04 Wanting and doing in Christian and Addiction Discourse.36:54 Overeating and the Problem of Conflicting Desires.47:43 Habits.49:48 Actions and Events.

Zu Gast: Daniel Steinbach (Waldritter e.V.) // Crispin Sartwell wird mit folgenden Worten zitiert: "Ein Leben ohne Spiel ist eine Katastrophe, deshalb ist Spiel eine ernste Angelegenheit." Zusammen mit Daniel erkennen wir spielerisch den Ernst der Lage: Wer sind diese Waldritter? Was haben Trolle mit Homophobie, Ausgrenzung und Menschenfeindlichkeit zu tun? Wie kann das Spiel zu einem elementaren Faktor für die politische Bildung werden? Und warum wurde bei Steinbachs Fuchs-Steak gegessen? Diesen und vielen weiteren Fragen gehen wir auf den Grund.

Crispin Sartwell joins Spencer Case to discuss the nature of knowledge, the relationship between aesthetics and knowledge, and other themes. 

Daniel Kaufman and Crispin Sartwell talk about Crispin’s article for the New York Times, “Humans are Animals: Let’s Get Over It” (2/23/2021). (https://www-nytimes-com.newsproxy.inf...​) Topics include: Humanism and its roots; Racism; Hume’s Naturalism; and Normativity. :00 Crispin and Dan catch up after a hiatus7:50 Crispin gives some background on his latest NYT article, “Humans are Animals: Let’s Get Over It”11:15 The main thesis of “Humans are Animals”: Philosophy’s excessive investment in the humans/animals distinction since Antiquity.20:20 Dan raises the question of Hume’s naturalism and its impact on Crispin’s thesis.30:30 The Question of Humanism / Is a Materialist Humanism Possible?36:40 Humanism and Racism41:45 Etiology of the Human/Animal Distinction1:00:25 The Human and the Normative

The origins of "standpoint theory" ... Are Dan and Crispin white? ... Defining standpoint theory ... Dan: Standpoint theory presents an irrefutable hypothesis ... Crispin: "All knowledge is from some standpoint" ... Dan: There is no single black perspective on race ... Why don't people trust experts? ... Is this argument good for society right now? ...

The origins of "standpoint theory" ... Are Dan and Crispin white? ... Defining standpoint theory ... Dan: Standpoint theory presents an irrefutable hypothesis ... Crispin: "All knowledge is from some standpoint" ... Dan: There is no single black perspective on race ... Why don't people trust experts? ... Is this argument good for society right now? ...

The origins of "standpoint theory" ... Are Dan and Crispin white? ... Defining standpoint theory ... Dan: Standpoint theory presents an irrefutable hypothesis ... Crispin: "All knowledge is from some standpoint" ... Dan: There is no single black perspective on race ... Why don't people trust experts? ... Is this argument good for society right now? ...

The origins of "standpoint theory" ... Are Dan and Crispin white? ... Defining standpoint theory ... Dan: Standpoint theory presents an irrefutable hypothesis ... Crispin: "All knowledge is from some standpoint" ... Dan: There is no single black perspective on race ... Why don't people trust experts? ... Is this argument good for society right now? ...

The origins of "standpoint theory" ... Are Dan and Crispin white? ... Defining standpoint theory ... Dan: Standpoint theory presents an irrefutable hypothesis ... Crispin: "All knowledge is from some standpoint" ... Dan: There is no single black perspective on race ... Why don't people trust experts? ... Is this argument good for society right now? ...

The origins of "standpoint theory" ... Are Dan and Crispin white? ... Defining standpoint theory ... Dan: Standpoint theory presents an irrefutable hypothesis ... Crispin: "All knowledge is from some standpoint" ... Dan: There is no single black perspective on race ... Why don't people trust experts? ... Is this argument good for society right now? ...

Explaining Crispin’s position on explanatory unity ... Dan: Meaning is part of social reality, it’s not all in our heads ... What is the substance of our ontological commitments? ... Why Dan thinks philosopher W.V.O. Quine is almost right ... The conspicuous absence of philosophers from the public discourse about values ... Metaphysics is not as complicated and important as people think it is ...

Explaining Crispin’s position on explanatory unity ... Dan: Meaning is part of social reality, it’s not all in our heads ... What is the substance of our ontological commitments? ... Why Dan thinks philosopher W.V.O. Quine is almost right ... The conspicuous absence of philosophers from the public discourse about values ... Metaphysics is not as complicated and important as people think it is ...

Explaining Crispin’s position on explanatory unity ... Dan: Meaning is part of social reality, it’s not all in our heads ... What is the substance of our ontological commitments? ... Why Dan thinks philosopher W.V.O. Quine is almost right ... The conspicuous absence of philosophers from the public discourse about values ... Metaphysics is not as complicated and important as people think it is ...

Explaining Crispin's position on explanatory unity ... Dan: Meaning is part of social reality, it's not all in our heads ... What is the substance of our ontological commitments? ... Why Dan thinks philosopher W.V.O. Quine is almost right ... The conspicuous absence of philosophers from the public discourse about values ... Metaphysics is not as complicated and important as people think it is ...

Explaining Crispin’s position on explanatory unity ... Dan: Meaning is part of social reality, it’s not all in our heads ... What is the substance of our ontological commitments? ... Why Dan thinks philosopher W.V.O. Quine is almost right ... The conspicuous absence of philosophers from the public discourse about values ... Metaphysics is not as complicated and important as people think it is ...

Explaining Crispin’s position on explanatory unity ... Dan: Meaning is part of social reality, it’s not all in our heads ... What is the substance of our ontological commitments? ... Why Dan thinks philosopher W.V.O. Quine is almost right ... The conspicuous absence of philosophers from the public discourse about values ... Metaphysics is not as complicated and important as people think it is ...

What kind of anarchist are you? As straightforward a conversation starter as you can get. An host Anthony Comegna poses that question today’s guest, prolific author and Dickinson College professor, Crispin Sartwell. So listen in as Professor Sartwell wades into his style of anarchy and the path he took to get there.

What are persons? ... Why don't we say "my legs went to the store"? ... Actions and intentions ... The case of the robot who voted ... Are addicts in control of their actions? ... The moral culpability of a naughty dog ...

What are persons? ... Why don't we say "my legs went to the store"? ... Actions and intentions ... The case of the robot who voted ... Are addicts in control of their actions? ... The moral culpability of a naughty dog ...

What are persons? ... Why don't we say "my legs went to the store"? ... Actions and intentions ... The case of the robot who voted ... Are addicts in control of their actions? ... The moral culpability of a naughty dog ...

What are persons? ... Why don't we say "my legs went to the store"? ... Actions and intentions ... The case of the robot who voted ... Are addicts in control of their actions? ... The moral culpability of a naughty dog ...

What are persons? ... Why don't we say "my legs went to the store"? ... Actions and intentions ... The case of the robot who voted ... Are addicts in control of their actions? ... The moral culpability of a naughty dog ...

What are persons? ... Why don't we say "my legs went to the store"? ... Actions and intentions ... The case of the robot who voted ... Are addicts in control of their actions? ... The moral culpability of a naughty dog ...

Dan's in-progress book, Prolegomena for a Pluralist Metaphysics ... Avoiding the "crazy positions" ... A stereoscopic view of the "scientific" and "manifest" images ... Dan: A world with people in it is only explainable in fragmentary terms ... Crispin sees the leading edge of the new dualism ... On the ontological status of coming-of-age stories ... Previewing future fights ...

Dan's in-progress book, Prolegomena for a Pluralist Metaphysics ... Avoiding the "crazy positions" ... A stereoscopic view of the "scientific" and "manifest" images ... Dan: A world with people in it is only explainable in fragmentary terms ... Crispin sees the leading edge of the new dualism ... On the ontological status of coming-of-age stories ... Previewing future fights ...

Dan's in-progress book, Prolegomena for a Pluralist Metaphysics ... Avoiding the "crazy positions" ... A stereoscopic view of the "scientific" and "manifest" images ... Dan: A world with people in it is only explainable in fragmentary terms ... Crispin sees the leading edge of the new dualism ... On the ontological status of coming-of-age stories ... Previewing future fights ...

Dan's in-progress book, Prolegomena for a Pluralist Metaphysics ... Avoiding the "crazy positions" ... A stereoscopic view of the "scientific" and "manifest" images ... Dan: A world with people in it is only explainable in fragmentary terms ... Crispin sees the leading edge of the new dualism ... On the ontological status of coming-of-age stories ... Previewing future fights ...

Dan's in-progress book, Prolegomena for a Pluralist Metaphysics ... Avoiding the "crazy positions" ... A stereoscopic view of the "scientific" and "manifest" images ... Dan: A world with people in it is only explainable in fragmentary terms ... Crispin sees the leading edge of the new dualism ... On the ontological status of coming-of-age stories ... Previewing future fights ...

Crispin Sartwell (@CrispinSartwell) joins Erik Torenberg (@eriktorenberg) to discuss his views on aesthetics and philosophy.

Cup of Tao Season 3 Episode 9 The Tao is elusiveHosted by Chris L McClish In this episode: I discuss how the Tao seems to elude us just when we think we have hope and maybe some answers to our ultimate questions - and when we lose hope and fall into nihilism, the Tao seems to give us glimpses of hope and faith. I will be reading from the Crispin Sartwell 2016 version of the Tao Te Ching Chapter 38. After discussing this, I take a short break and then answer a question from Joe who resides in Manchester, England, who is writing me about his fear of being judged by others. Cup of Tao is a production of CoachCMC LLCFor sponsorship information, please visit chrismcclish.com. Send email correspondence to coachcmc@gmail.com and also tell me where you are from (City, State, Country).Social Media I'm on Twitter @coachcmc. This podcast is now on Twitter @cupoftao. I'm on Facebook facebook.com/taoteacher.Please support the show - contribute to my tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/cup-of-tao or become a patron: https://patreon.com/chrismcclish.Listening to the show on the RadioPublic app or website will also support the show https://radiopublic.com/cup-of-tao Don't forget to purchase my book!: Accepting Life On Life's Terms: Taoist Psychology for Today's Uncertain Times Available where you buy print or digital books! If you love my podcast, you will love the book! Buy it and please review it!The print version is on sale now for $9.99 on Lulu.com!http://www.lulu.com/shop/chris-l-mcclish/accepting-life-on-lifes-terms-taoist-psychology-for-todays-uncertain-times/paperback/product-23930449.htmlYou can also get the print version on Amazon for $9.99! https://www.amazon.com/Accepting-LIfe-Lifes-Terms-Psychology/dp/179282615X/Digital or ebook version links can be found here - $2.99: https://books2read.com/acceptinglife/ Have you tried a Quip electric toothbrush yet? They are inexpensive and effective! The company will send you a new brush-head and battery every three months for $5 when you subscribe to their refill plan. Your first refill is on me! To get a new toothbrush and to get your free refill, just use this link https://www.getquip.com/rf?referral_code=13s81fl6 or use the link code 13s81f16 when it ask for a promo code after placing items in your cart on their website. Disclaimer: Information is editorial in nature and is not intended to be used as professional advice or as substitute for the advice of a mental health or medical professional. CoachCMC LLC | Chris L McClish is not responsible for the use or misuse of any actions taken because of use or misuse as a result of listening to the information provided in this podcast. Seek a medical or mental health professional if you are needing personal assistance with any mental health or personal issues that you have or may have. Introduction music is Into the Vortex by Chris L McClish Copyright 2013Closing music is Feel it by Chris L McClish Copyright 2014. Podcast produced by CoachCMC LLC Copyright 2018-2020.Support Cup of Tao by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/cup-of-taoFind out more at http://cupoftao.comThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-8dfef0 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Cup of Tao.

Why Crispin loves writing takedowns of cultural icons ... Crispin: Ludwig Wittgenstein is overrated ... Dan objects to people who try to live their lives philosophically ... Hume and the limits of human reason ... Wittgenstein's critique of representationalism ... Did Wittgenstein debunk philosophical skepticism? ... Crispin: I want my metaphysics to be compatible with my common sense ...

Why Crispin loves writing takedowns of cultural icons ... Crispin: Ludwig Wittgenstein is overrated ... Dan objects to people who try to live their lives philosophically ... Hume and the limits of human reason ... Wittgenstein's critique of representationalism ... Did Wittgenstein debunk philosophical skepticism? ... Crispin: I want my metaphysics to be compatible with my common sense ...

Why Crispin loves writing takedowns of cultural icons ... Crispin: Ludwig Wittgenstein is overrated ... Dan objects to people who try to live their lives philosophically ... Hume and the limits of human reason ... Wittgenstein's critique of representationalism ... Did Wittgenstein debunk philosophical skepticism? ... Crispin: I want my metaphysics to be compatible with my common sense ...

Crispin Sartwell is a professor of philosophy at Dickinson College. He received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, a Master of Arts from Johns Hopkins University and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. Crispin is an individualist anarchist and political philosopher, with significant interests in Analytic Philosophy, Aesthetics and Theory of Knowledge. He has extensive and professional experience in journalism & music criticism, and has written and published around 20 books. In this episode, Crispin and I discuss why common justifications for state power fail, the role anarchism has played in western political philosophy, problems with the higher education, the relationship between christianity and anarchism, and more. Crispin’s blog- https://eyeofthestorm.blogs.com Crispin’s YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/user/crispytheok Crispin’s Twitter- https://twitter.com/CrispinSartwell Non Serviam Website- https://nonserviam.media Non Serviam Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/nonserviammedia Non Serviam YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1V-roBXM8ftztU3pDyeLyA Non Serviam Stitcher- https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=345089 Non Serviam SoundCloud- https://soundcloud.com/user-641643737

Crispin's recent essay, "Western Philosophy as White Supremacism" ... Dan accuses Crispin of ahistorical revisionism ... Descartes as a product of his age ... Privileging the intellectual over the physical ... Is "the conquest of nature" a good or bad thing? ... Crispin: Metaphysics and racism feed each other ... Is self-mastery a key to freedom, or antithetical to it? ... The worst political philosophy, except for all the others? ...

Crispin's recent essay, "Western Philosophy as White Supremacism" ... Dan accuses Crispin of ahistorical revisionism ... Descartes as a product of his age ... Privileging the intellectual over the physical ... Is "the conquest of nature" a good or bad thing? ... Crispin: Metaphysics and racism feed each other ... Is self-mastery a key to freedom, or antithetical to it? ... The worst political philosophy, except for all the others? ...

Crispin's recent essay, "Western Philosophy as White Supremacism" ... Dan accuses Crispin of ahistorical revisionism ... Descartes as a product of his age ... Privileging the intellectual over the physical ... Is "the conquest of nature" a good or bad thing? ... Crispin: Metaphysics and racism feed each other ... Is self-mastery a key to freedom, or antithetical to it? ... The worst political philosophy, except for all the others? ...

Realism vs. anti-realism ... Is reality the sum of human senses? ... Why Crispin is allergic to idealism ... “Rabbity moments” and Quine's radical translation scenario ... What does it mean to say someone lives “in another world”? ... Davidson's closet analogy for conceptual schemes ... What makes a given statement true? ...

Realism vs. anti-realism ... Is reality the sum of human senses? ... Why Crispin is allergic to idealism ... “Rabbity moments” and Quine’s radical translation scenario ... What does it mean to say someone lives “in another world”? ... Davidson’s closet analogy for conceptual schemes ... What makes a given statement true? ...

Realism vs. anti-realism ... Is reality the sum of human senses? ... Why Crispin is allergic to idealism ... “Rabbity moments” and Quine’s radical translation scenario ... What does it mean to say someone lives “in another world”? ... Davidson’s closet analogy for conceptual schemes ... What makes a given statement true? ...

What explains the sharp divide between analytic and continental philosophy? ... Continental philosophy's association with romanticism and fascism ... How Richard Rorty, Crispin's dissertation advisor, bridged the gap between the two schools ... Heidegger's skepticism of science ... Crispin articulates the divide in terms of substance and style ... How continental philosophy challenges the primacy of argument ...

What explains the sharp divide between analytic and continental philosophy? ... Continental philosophy’s association with romanticism and fascism ... How Richard Rorty, Crispin’s dissertation advisor, bridged the gap between the two schools ... Heidegger’s skepticism of science ... Crispin articulates the divide in terms of substance and style ... How continental philosophy challenges the primacy of argument ...

What explains the sharp divide between analytic and continental philosophy? ... Continental philosophy’s association with romanticism and fascism ... How Richard Rorty, Crispin’s dissertation advisor, bridged the gap between the two schools ... Heidegger’s skepticism of science ... Crispin articulates the divide in terms of substance and style ... How continental philosophy challenges the primacy of argument ...

Crispin’s book chapter on the nature of truth ... Do different uses of the word “truth” have a family resemblance? ... The challenge of connecting truth with reality ... Where does linguistics enter the picture? ... How Crispin bucks expectations of academic philosophical writing ... Dan: Analytic philosophy misses the forest for the trees ... What’s missing from Crispin’s exploration of truth? ...

Crispin’s book chapter on the nature of truth ... Do different uses of the word “truth” have a family resemblance? ... The challenge of connecting truth with reality ... Where does linguistics enter the picture? ... How Crispin bucks expectations of academic philosophical writing ... Dan: Analytic philosophy misses the forest for the trees ... What’s missing from Crispin’s exploration of truth? ...

Crispin's book chapter on the nature of truth ... Do different uses of the word “truth” have a family resemblance? ... The challenge of connecting truth with reality ... Where does linguistics enter the picture? ... How Crispin bucks expectations of academic philosophical writing ... Dan: Analytic philosophy misses the forest for the trees ... What's missing from Crispin's exploration of truth? ...

Is government the biggest threat on the internet? Is the hysteria over social media giants overblown? Is it more important to be morally right than technically correct? Is there anyone who reaches the degree of purity to host the Oscars? Dickinson College professor, Crispin Sartwell joins Dan to discuss.

Crispin’s essay on the politics of geography and representation ... Why did rural Americans feel that Trump’s victory was their victory? ... Is “one person, one vote” a wrong-headed view of political representation? ... Where political representation meets art and aesthetics ... Can Americans' interests be represented accurately? ... Is being from a rural area akin to being a racial minority? ... What does our current system of political representation get right or wrong? ...

Crispin’s essay on the politics of geography and representation ... Why did rural Americans feel that Trump’s victory was their victory? ... Is “one person, one vote” a wrong-headed view of political representation? ... Where political representation meets art and aesthetics ... Can Americans' interests be represented accurately? ... Is being from a rural area akin to being a racial minority? ... What does our current system of political representation get right or wrong? ...

Crispin's essay on the politics of geography and representation ... Why did rural Americans feel that Trump's victory was their victory? ... Is “one person, one vote” a wrong-headed view of political representation? ... Where political representation meets art and aesthetics ... Can Americans' interests be represented accurately? ... Is being from a rural area akin to being a racial minority? ... What does our current system of political representation get right or wrong? ...

Is masculinity treated as a pathology? ... Why girls are outperforming boys in class ... Disentangling gender and sex, culture and biology ... “Girl power” was a success, but at what social cost? ... Crispin’s years as a teen revolutionary ... The modern school as a totalitarian institution ... What really explains high-security schools? ... How safe can we reasonably expect to be in society? ... Is the media distorting our narratives of crime and danger? ...

Is masculinity treated as a pathology? ... Why girls are outperforming boys in class ... Disentangling gender and sex, culture and biology ... “Girl power” was a success, but at what social cost? ... Crispin’s years as a teen revolutionary ... The modern school as a totalitarian institution ... What really explains high-security schools? ... How safe can we reasonably expect to be in society? ... Is the media distorting our narratives of crime and danger? ...

Is masculinity treated as a pathology? ... Why girls are outperforming boys in class ... Disentangling gender and sex, culture and biology ... “Girl power” was a success, but at what social cost? ... Crispin's years as a teen revolutionary ... The modern school as a totalitarian institution ... What really explains high-security schools? ... How safe can we reasonably expect to be in society? ... Is the media distorting our narratives of crime and danger? ...

Crispin Sartwell is an Associate professor of philosophy at Dickinson College & author of “Entanglements: A System of Philosophy”. He joined Dan and Amy to talk about identity politics, the current environment on college campuses around the country and his column "The Dead End of Identity Politics". David Harsanyi is a Nationally syndicated columnist & Senior Editor for TheFederalist.com & author of “First Freedom: A Ride Through America’s Enduring History with the Gun, From the Revolution to Today.” He joined Dan and Amy with reaction to John Brennan's comments about Trump and Russia, and the latest turnover at the White House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crispin’s “Why They Suck” essay series ... Why in particular does Michelangelo suck? ... The contrasts in humanism represented in Italian and Northern Renaissance art ... The “ennobling quality” of human emotion in early Renaissance art ... Why Dan is a humanist and Crispin is not ... Identifying the internal incoherence of Michelangelo’s work ... Dan: Judaism’s approach to moral agency begins in the Garden of Eden ... Crispin questions emphasizing human endeavors over all others ...

Crispin’s “Why They Suck” essay series ... Why in particular does Michelangelo suck? ... The contrasts in humanism represented in Italian and Northern Renaissance art ... The “ennobling quality” of human emotion in early Renaissance art ... Why Dan is a humanist and Crispin is not ... Identifying the internal incoherence of Michelangelo’s work ... Dan: Judaism’s approach to moral agency begins in the Garden of Eden ... Crispin questions emphasizing human endeavors over all others ...

Crispin's “Why They Suck” essay series ... Why in particular does Michelangelo suck? ... The contrasts in humanism represented in Italian and Northern Renaissance art ... The “ennobling quality” of human emotion in early Renaissance art ... Why Dan is a humanist and Crispin is not ... Identifying the internal incoherence of Michelangelo's work ... Dan: Judaism's approach to moral agency begins in the Garden of Eden ... Crispin questions emphasizing human endeavors over all others ...

Chuck Morse, host of "Left-Right Radio with Chuck Morse" is joined by Dickinson College Professor of Philosophy and author Crispin Sartwell in a discussion about the definition and relevance of the terms "left" and "right."

How philosopher Arthur Danto attempted to define art ... Danto's preoccupation with Warhol's Brillo Boxes ... Is art just “aboutness”? ... Crispin: Danto's historicity constrained his concept of art ... Dan questions Hegel on art's inherent purpose ... Why common crafts may come to replace high art ...

How philosopher Arthur Danto attempted to define art ... Danto’s preoccupation with Warhol’s Brillo Boxes ... Is art just “aboutness”? ... Crispin: Danto’s historicity constrained his concept of art ... Dan questions Hegel on art’s inherent purpose ... Why common crafts may come to replace high art ...

How philosopher Arthur Danto attempted to define art ... Danto’s preoccupation with Warhol’s Brillo Boxes ... Is art just “aboutness”? ... Crispin: Danto’s historicity constrained his concept of art ... Dan questions Hegel on art’s inherent purpose ... Why common crafts may come to replace high art ...

What is knowledge? ... What are values made of? ... Free will and moral responsibility ... Imagining stateless, coercion-free politics ... What's wrong with the left-right dichotomy ... The purpose of political philosophy ...

What is knowledge? ... What are values made of? ... Free will and moral responsibility ... Imagining stateless, coercion-free politics ... What’s wrong with the left-right dichotomy ... The purpose of political philosophy ...

What is knowledge? ... What are values made of? ... Free will and moral responsibility ... Imagining stateless, coercion-free politics ... What’s wrong with the left-right dichotomy ... The purpose of political philosophy ...

Crispin's new book Entanglements: A System of Philosophy ... Individuals as knots on a thread ... Crispin's materialism: The world is real, but it is "all the ways" ... A materialist's way of understanding social reality ... Perception as being penetrated by the world ... How distinct from the rest of the world are we? ... Knowledge, power, and politics ...

Crispin’s new book Entanglements: A System of Philosophy ... Individuals as knots on a thread ... Crispin’s materialism: The world is real, but it is "all the ways" ... A materialist’s way of understanding social reality ... Perception as being penetrated by the world ... How distinct from the rest of the world are we? ... Knowledge, power, and politics ...

Crispin’s new book Entanglements: A System of Philosophy ... Individuals as knots on a thread ... Crispin’s materialism: The world is real, but it is "all the ways" ... A materialist’s way of understanding social reality ... Perception as being penetrated by the world ... How distinct from the rest of the world are we? ... Knowledge, power, and politics ...

Crispin Sartwell is a a Professor at Dickinson College, a philosopher, individualist anarchist and journalist. His books include Against the State: An Introduction to Anarchist Political Theory (2008) and How to Escape: Magic, Madness, Beauty, and Cynicism (2014). He is well-known for his work deconstructing social contract theory and other justifications for the existence of the state. Why did I want to have Professor Sartwell on the show? 1. It's always nice to chat with a renegade academic, and to provide a platform for venting 2. Recent conversations with non-libertarians have me thinking about the "social contract" 3. The 2016 election is coming and the political conversation is getting scarier Discussion Summary: -Libertarian philosophy as check against electoral politics and the continued expansion of the state -Why vote? -Professor Sartwell's philosophical challenge: bring forth a reasonable argument for the existence of the state -Social contract theory, Hobbs and Locke -David Hume and Utilitarian arguments for government -Democide, government in the 20th century: cased closed -Liberty from the bottom up -Collectivism skews reality -People are schooled into the state, as "mirrors of the bureaucracy" -Surviving and thriving in academia Look Closer: Crispin Sartwell, Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crispin_Sartwell Eye of the Storm, Crispin Startwell's blog - http://eyeofthestorm.blogs.com/ The Left-Right Political Spectrum Is Bogus - http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2014/06/the-left-right-political-spectrum-is-bogus/373139/ Fight With Your Friends About Politics - http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2014/08/against-consensus/375684/

Last episode, we started talking about the use of ‘Apologetics' in Evangelism?  This time we respond to questions raised from that episode. Also, a look at an article by Crispin Sartwell, admitting that his Atheism is not based on rationalism.Support the show

Mercatus Center at George Mason University - Freedom in the 50 States: An Index of Personal and Economic Freedom by William P. Ruger and Jason Sorens http://www.mercatus.org/PublicationDetails.aspx?id=26154 A coercive State, i.e., government, will never respect people's rights A limited government can't stay limited for long What would happen if Libertarians got elected? What sort of "work" would they be doing? Basically, they would be employees of an unjust organization; case in point: NH legislators have busy schedule for 2009 http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20090106-NEWS-901060349 What's the purpose of government if not to govern people! Because government funds itself through extortion, every person who works for it is supporting extortion No product or service should be provided at the barrel of a gun (hat tip to http://marcstevens.net) Civil disobedience, or non-compliance, prevents tyranny from overwhelming a society The media are typically cheerleaders for statism, i.e., tyranny Left/Right distinction is tenuous, but taxation, regulation, and "programs" are always anti-freedom Case in point: Trans Fats Banned in NYC Restaurants https://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/Trans-fats-banned-in-NYC-restaurants.shtml All of the several American states violate Americans' freedoms Can personal satisfaction and fulfillment occur without freedom? Are our bodies disconnected from our minds? We must beware the mind/body dichotomy concerning pleasure http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/soulbodydichotomy.html You can't be a slave to your job or to money, but you are made a slave by those in "government" If people didn't comply with taxation and regulation, they'd quickly determine how little freedom they have YouTube - 20/20 bailouts and bull http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=20%2F20+bailouts+and+bull&aq=f http://abcnews.go.com/Business/Economy/story?id=7067596&page=1 The Middle Class Is Doing Just Fine, Thank You by John Stossel http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Stossel/story?id=7055599&page=1 The nature of sacrifice http://aynrandlexicon.com/lexicon/sacrifice.html http://www.logicallearning.net/libfreedomethica.html Sacrifice is used as a weapon against individuals to get them to surrender their self-esteem, autonomy, and independence to other people (the selfish ones;) Jesus, making the ultimate sacrifice, promoted the philosophy of death No matter how difficult it is to make money in a mixed economy, an extortion racket will never be charitable or encourage self-responsibility True slavery comes from the guns of government The several states are cannibalizing their own economies What would be the point of moving to a slightly freer US state? Perhaps for organizing and doing smart activism (e.g., http://freekeene.com) DEA to halt medical marijuana raids: Holder confirms states to have final say on use of drug for pain control http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29433708 Medical MJ "reality check" from Mordor: California Medical Marijuana Information http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/ongoing/calimarijuana.html Exactly How Legal Is Medical Marijuana? by Madeleine Brand http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93697469 Liquor and statist hypocrisy; Lew Rockwell interviews Dr. Mark Thornton http://www.lewrockwell.com/podcast/?p=episode&name=2008-12-04_078_75_years_ago_prohibition_was_repealed.mp3 We as a society need to understand and apply a universal code of respectful morality: don't hit people and don't take their stuff; honor persons and property Really the only thing that should be illegal is the initiation of force (via coercion or fraud) Capitalism favors mutually beneficial interaction, which will eventually dissolve all arbitrary statist borders Against the State: An Introduction to Anarchist Political Theory by Crispin Sartwell http://www.amazon.com/Against-State-Introduction-Anarchist-Political/dp/0791474488/reasonmagazineA/ Played this short interview: Anarchist Philosopher Does Not Consent To Be Governed! http://www.reason.tv/video/show/638.html Worth watching: The Reason.tv Talk Show, Episode 3 http://www.reason.tv/video/show/587.html Voting is contrary to the agorist, voluntarist philosophy; might doesn't make right; majority doesn't rule; committees don't determine objective principles If we got rid of the violence that we know (government), will we thereby invite the violence and injustice that we don't know? In short, no, because all unjust violence will be seen as illegitimate and thus targeted for eradication Are you hopeful for the realization of freedom? I am. :) People need to make moral distinctions between wealth and extorted wealth, coercive organizations and the non-coercive marketplace, as well as challenge "authority" bumper music "Chimes Of Freedom" by The Byrds http://www.byrds.com/ to comment, please go to http://completeliberty.com/magazine/category/91697