Drunken Philosophy
Dan has a degree in Philosophy. Connor has a degree in High School. Together they have a bit of a drinking problem. Each week they explore the work of a new philosopher or a new philosophical idea and do their best to learn something before getting distracted.
Episodes
#311 - The Finale
Five years after abruptly ending their beloved podcast, Connor and Dan resuscitate the corpse and take her around town for one final spin. Not a ton of hard-hitting philosophy in this one! Just a good old fashioned hang sesh, and a much-needed opportunity for Connor and Dan to catch everyone up on what's been happening, where their heads are at in the year 2025, and which fantasy book they read mo
#310.5 - Going On Hiatus
A very special episode of Drunken Philosophy.
#310 - Diogenes
In addition to being the patron saint of cynicism, the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes is basically the patron saint of Drunken Philosophy. He was famous for living in an overturned wine barrel on the streets of Athens and generally thumbing his nose at the educated citizens of that old world metropolis. This week, Connor and Dan investigate Diogenes' whole deal and see if he had anything worth
#309 - Liberty, Harm, and a Ride on the Bus
This week, Connor and Dan break quarantine in order to venture into the land of make believe. It's thought experiment time! Should people be free to do harmless actions? What if they're really gross? What if I'm just trying to get to work and they're being really gross? These are the pressing questions answered on this week's episode (sort of).
#308 - Jean Gebser, Structures of Consciousness
Are we approaching end times or just a monumentally shift in the way we understand the world? If you were to ask European poet, philosopher, and student of culture Jean Gebser he would emphatically say it was the latter. This week, Connor and Dan discuss Gebser's various structures of consciousness to see where we've been, where we are, and where we're going.
#307 - Henri Bergson, Time and Free Will
This episode is going to require some imagination, some creativity, and some intuition on the part of the listener. Connor and Dan aren't quite sure they understand what Henri Bergson is talking about, but they like the cut of his jib and they like the way he makes them feel. Sometimes that's good enough.
#306 - Bertrand Russell
The time has come to finally get analytical on this podcast and, in order to do so, Connor and Dan head straight to the source: The father of analytic philosophy, Bertrand Russell. We're talking logic, we're talking math, and we're talking paradoxes. But we're also talking about an anti-war atheist who managed to hang around on this Earth for a century. Pretty neat guy!
#305 - Problems in Quantum Physics
Where my science-heads at? This week, Connor and Dan do their best to wade through the murky waters of quantum theory and modern physics to see what kind of philosophical conundrums they can kick up. What will they find? An excuse to talk about the '90s TV show 'Sliders' of course!
#304 - Leon Trotsky Part 3: Downfall, Exile, and Death
All things must come to an end, including the brief saga of Leon Trotsky. The once central figure of a global revolution finds himself far from home and with very few friends. But Connor and Dan learn that, much like the other socialists of his ilk, Trotsky wasn't going down without a fight.
#303 - Leon Trotsky Part 2: Permanent Revolution
Continuing their series on Mr. Trotsky, the boys get into the nitty gritty of his particular brand of revolutionary socialism, i.e. Trotskyism. They also discuss Trotsky's military career and the first grumblings of discontent between him and a certain Joseph Stalin.
#302 - Leon Trotsky Part 1: From Lev to Leon
That "Part 1" in the title can only mean one thing. Connor and Dan are diving back into another miniseries, this time on the fiery Russian revolutionary who found himself on the wrong side of the border. This first episode covers Leon Trotsky's early life, his exposure to orthodox Marxism, and hopefully provides a little historical context for listeners not familiar with Russian revolutionary hist
#301 - Miyamoto Musashi, Samurai Philosopher
Inspired by a recent re-watch of Seven Samurai, Dan descends into the dusty tomes of Japan's most notorious swordsman, who, when he wasn't beating guys down with a wooden stick, was scribbling out his unique philosophy and outlook on life. Connor's training begins today. Does he have what it takes to be the best? (Spoiler: he does not)
#300 - A Philosophical Tournament
Happy 300th Episode! In celebration of this truly insane feat they never thought they would accomplish (and maybe shouldn't have), Connor and Dan decide to quit screwing around and finally decide once and for all who the Greatest Philosopher Of All Time is. Make your picks and play along at home!
#299 - Slavoj Zizek Returns
These days, Zizek is a little difficult to ignore. He's a philosophical superstar, he's got manic energy, and he loves talking about movies. It seems only fitting that Connor and Dan dedicate an entire episode to discussing his background and thoughts on ideology and politics.
#298 - George Orwell
In a slight break from format, Connor and Dan spend a little time with a literary great who wasn't afraid of voicing his political and philosophical opinions. George Orwell's legacy stretches from 9th grade English classrooms all the way to the halls of Congress, but do people have the right idea about him? We'll find out! Also, spoilers for Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty Four. You should have re
#297 - Paulo Freire, Critical Pedagogy
To kick off the new year, Connor and Dan decide to restructure their personal education. And they do so by looking back at the revolutionary pedagogy of Brazilian philosophy Paulo Freire. The first thing Dan should probably learn is how to pronounce his last name!
#296 - Daniel Dennett Christmas Spectacular
Ho, ho, ho! Etc, etc. On this special (decidedly Christian) holiday, Connor and Dan decide to spend some time with one of the Four Horsemen of New Atheism. But they pick the one who happens to look like Santa Claus so it's all good. Regardless, it's time to talk science and religion all at once! Happy Holidays!
#295 - Gianni Vattimo, The End of Modernity
Italian philosopher and politician Gianni Vattimo thinks history is over with. Moreover, he thinks modernity is going out the window with it. This week, Connor and Dan contend with this idea and find themselves strangely comfortable with the uncomfortable nature of postmodernism.
#294 - Carl Cohen, Animal Rights
Attention contrarians, here's an episode for you. This week, Connor and Dan discuss American philosopher Carl Cohen who isn't afraid to piss people off with his thoughts on controversial issues, including animal rights. This is an episode for all you devil's advocates out there or for any vegetarians looking to hone their debate skills.
#293 - Jaegwon Kim, Close Enough to Physicalism
In honor of the recent passing of contemporary philosopher Jaegwon Kim, Connor and Dan discuss the Brown University professor's thoughts on physicalism, the mind-body problem, and the difficult problems of philosophy. It's good stuff! But, as usual, they spend the opening ten minutes alienating everyone and everything.
#292 - Averroes
During the Islamic Golden Age, a learned judge that we know as Averroes flipped the world on its head with his commentaries on Aristotle. Why don't we know more about him? The normal stuff: banishment, book burning, and probably some racism.
#291 - Catherine MacKinnon
Sexual politics, radical feminism, and anti-pornography campaigns. Those are just three topics Connor and Dan are completely ill-equipped to discuss in this episode. But they give it their best shot with a little guidance from law scholar and feminist philosopher Catherine MacKinnon
#290 - Philosophy of Property Part 2, Locke Heads
Because everyone seemed to like their discussion of the philosophy of property a couple months back, Connor and Dan revisit their old friend and star of Lost, John Locke, to see what his thoughts on the matter are.
#289 - Nihilism and (ugh) Black Pill Philosophy
Based off the suggestion of a listener, Connor and Dan reluctantly dig into the modern, hate-fueled nihilism that seems to be dominating a certain subsection of the internet. But first, they give a brief refresher course on nihilism in general and discuss whether any of it has any validity.
#288 - Frankenstein, Philosophy, and Romanticism
Clanking chains! Creaking doors! Rattling bones! Those sounds can only mean one thing. It's time for the annual Halloween-adjacent philosophy discussion here on Drunken Philosophy. This year, Connor and Dan quit beating around the bush and just talk about their old pal Franky-stein. If you've never read the book, don't worry. Neither has Dan.
#287 - Utopian Communities
Philosophy isn't just something you do while reclined in your armchair, smoking a pipe, scribbling your notes. Philosophy can be something you put into action along with 50 of your weird friends on a farm in Indiana. This week, Connor and Dan examine the successes and failures of various American utopian communities. These are places where the road meets the rubber in terms of economic, cultural,
#286 - Indigenous Philosophy
At the behest of a longtime loyal listener, Connor and Dan venture up to Canada to discuss some modern philosophy coming from the indigenous people of the Nova Scotia area. Dan does his best to pronounce some words and probably fails while Connor sits pondering the fact that we're all doomed because of climate change. Enjoy!
#285 - Philosophy of Property
Inspired by a recent bout of apartment hunting, Connor and Dan sit down for a tour of philosophical conceptions of property and ownership. How do we define something as specific and at the same time abstract as "property"? Well, turns out it's hard. Also, maybe it's theft. Find out for yourselves!
#284 - Niccolo Machiavelli
You have to a be special kind of person to have your last name turned into an adjective centuries after your death. But, then, Machiavelli was a pretty special guy. This week, Connor and Dan determine whether there is any worth to this conniving little rat man's philosophy or whether he is just a product of some, particularly brutal times.
#283 - Arthur Danto
After spending a few weeks in Italian art museums, Dan decides to subject Connor to a discussion about the complexities of art criticism. Luckily, they've got Arthur Danto to guide their way through the lengthy history of art philosophy, from the Ancient Greeks to Andy Warhol and beyond.
#282 - Connor grills the new DP Editor!
This week, Dans in Italy with his beautiful wife eating a slice of 'Za, and taking a picture of him holding up the leaning tower of Pisa. If you came for philosophy this week, Think again! Connor dresses down Drunken Philosophy's new editor Joe trying to figure out if he is part clown. We also find out that he would rather be cheated on then do the cheating. We will be back next week with that swe
#281 - Aesthetic Categories with Sianne Ngai
As a direct follow-up to their previous episode on Arthur Danto, Connor and Dan dig into the contemporary aesthetic philosophy of cultural critic Sianne Ngai. Specifically, they're talking about things that are cute, zany, and interesting. These three categories are launching off points to discuss the commodification of art in modern society. Also, it's a way to talk about Star Wars.
#280 - Kwame Anthony Appiah
Identity is a complex issue, and, obviously, two drunk white straight guys are the most equipped to talk about it. Kidding, of course. This week Connor and Dan look to the contemporary philosophy of Kwame Anthony Appiah and his thoughts on identity, race, nationality, and our lives as global citizens. Spoiler alert: It's about taking that middle road, baby!
#279 - Immanuel Kant Part 3: More Critique & Morality
As a way of wrapping up their discussion of Kant, Connor and Dan complete their whirlwind tour of the famous Critique before turning their attention to Kant's famous moral philosophy. This means, of course, a rehashing of the categorical imperative and whether or not it's ok to help murderers. Also, they reflect on their new friend Mr. Kant and his influence.
#278 - Immanuel Kant Part 2: The Critique
In part-two of their Kant trilogy, Connor does his best to stay awake and engaged while Dan explains one of the more complex and influential books in modern philosophy: The Critique of Pure Reason. Hopefully, you all like terminology because the first half of this episode covers the damn table of contents!
#277 - Immanuel Kant Part 1: The King Of Konigsberg
At the start of their next ambitious three-parter, the boys turn their attention to a figure who looms large not just in their lives, but in the lives of all philosophers. That little, persnickety gentleman from Konigsberg, Immanuel Kant. This week, Connor and Dan learn a little about Kant's life and try to figure out if he was the ultimate townie.
#276 - Appreciating Non-Western Philosophy
It's easy to stay in your own philosophical bubble and only ever learn about things from people who look and talk like you. But, as Connor and Dan learn in this loosey-goosey episode, there is an inherent value in learning about philosophy from other cultures, countries, and times. "But how do we do it?" you might be asking. Listen and find out you dummy! (Note: Apologies for the slightly worse au
#275 - Philosophy of Leisure
With all that science mumbo jumbo out of the way, Connor and Dan turn their attention to something they're much more interested in: Leisure time, baby! But we're not just talking about vacation here. Save that for the parrot heads. We're talking about the genuine pursuit of genuine interests. Take a break! It's important! (Note: Sorry about the slightly worse audio quality this week. We recorded i
#274 - Philosophy of Science
Science and philosophy go hand in hand like Connor and Dan. This week, your hosts take a look back at how these two disciplines have evolved and diverged over the centuries, complementing one another and improving one another. What role does the philosophy of science play in the year 2019? Listen to find out what these two idiots think! Also, listen to hear Connor's loud cat! (Note: Sorry about th
273 - Emma Goldman
She was dubbed the "most dangerous woman in America" in her time, but who exactly was Emma Goldman and what did she believe? This week, Connor and Dan dive back into the pool of American anarchism to learn about Goldman's early feminism, fiery speeches, and violent tactics. Was she right about a lot of stuff? Yup. Did she have her problems? You bet. Do I regret putting so many questions in this de
#272 - Peter Kropotkin Pt. 2: Mutual Aid
Now that we know who Kropotkin was, let's spend part two discussing what he was all about. That involves some pretty detailed discussions of various anarchist frameworks during which Connor's arguments get totally freaking dunked on by a long-dead Russian intellectual. Hope you're ready to start a revolution! Because it's coming, baby!
#271 - Peter Kropotkin Pt. 1: Who Is This Grandpa Man?
We hope you're ready to tear down some capitalist infrastructure, because for the next two weeks we'll be discussing the philosophy of Peter Kroptokin aka the father of anarcho-communism. In this first episode, Connor and Dan go deep on where this bearded weirdo came from, his various run-ins with the law, and how he was influenced by contemporary thinkers.
#270 - Edmund Husserl Pt. 3: The Original Influencer
Now that we know who Husserl was and what he did, it's time to look at who came after him. The man's influence on the world of philosophy is perhaps more impressive than anything he actual wrote in his lifetime, but many of the thinkers who came after him would not shy away from criticizing the old man. Connor and Dan peruse the philosophical burn book on this week's episode.
#269 - Edmund Husserl Pt. 2: How He Do That?
With a bit of biographical context out of the way, Connor and Dan dig into the particulars of Husserl's phenomenological process. What does he mean by Intentionality? How does this whole "bracketing" thing work? What's with this dude and Greek words??? Hopefully you'll have a better understanding of some of this stuff by the end of the episode.
#268 - Edmund Husserl Pt. 1: Biography and Background
Strap in, folks! We're about to go deep on our boy Edmund Husserl (aka Eddy Hoos.) (aka Ed Casserole) (aka the Father of Phenomenology). This first episode takes a look at Husserl's biography, his educational background, and the philosophical runway that was laid before him at the start of the 20th century. Where my Cartesians at? Here, I hope.
#267 - Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
Don't panic! This week, Connor and Dan dig into the humorous philosophy at play in Douglas Adams' celebrated science fiction farce, Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. If you haven't read the book, you will be spoiled, but, then again, this isn't really a book that can be spoiled in any way. It's always a fun read and it has a lot to say about the ridiculous venture of philosophy.
#266 - Animalism
Despite our fancy clothes, ability to use forks, and love of dragon-filled fantasy shows, human beings are just animals. That's the essence of the argument put forth by Animalism and it has implications for how we understand our personal identity and how we choose to interact with other sentient beings in the world. How will Connor react to being called a dirty, filthy animal? Pretty well, actuall
#265 - Mary Wollstonecraft
Long before your mom was ditching her Lit 101 class to burn her bra in the school parking lot, Mary Wollstonecraft was laying down the basis for all feminist philosophy to come. This week, Connor and Dan delve into the life of this controversial figure who took no guff and spared no one in her campaign to give equal rights and education to the young women of Europe. Also, you've probably heard of
#264 - New Confucianism
Sure, you've heard of Old Confucianism. But this is NEW Confucianism a.k.a. Confucianism in sunglasses a.k.a. Confucianism that's into Bitcoin now. This episode is 50% history and 50% philosophy as Dan tries is best to provide context to this early-20th century movement that tried to marry antiquity with the modernity and possibly failed. No spoilers! (But China is still communist, so minor spoile
#263 - Emil Cioran
In the mid-20th century, the European philosophy scene became enamored with a little Romanian depressed guy by the name of Emil Cioran. This week, Dan tries his best to get Connor to feel the love for this sad weirdo. Their discussion drifts from Catcher In The Rye to continental philosophy to Cioran's unfortunate history with fascism. TW: There are a lot of jokes about suicide in this ep, but if
#262 - Marcus Garvey
The Harlem Renaissance was an explosion of culture, art, and philosophy in Black America. At the head of one of the many movements dominating the conversation during that time was a Jamaican-born, controversial figure named Marcus Garvey. This week, Connor and Dan dig into Garvey's particular brand of pan-Africanism and how he clashed with other black intellectuals of his time. They also talk abou
#261 - Pierre Bourdieu and Capital
As members of global capitalists societies, we're all well aware of what economic capital is and how it effects our lives. But did you know there are other kinds of capital? Pierre Bourdieu knew that, and he outlined them over the course of his sociological career. This week, Connor and Dan discuss the various forms and functions of Cultural Capital, Social Capital, Symbolic Capital, and Tom from
#260 - The Hasheesh Eater
This week, your two favorite narc-ass uncles decide to put aside the beers and vodka sodas so they can partake in a little something the kids are calling "Jazz Grass." That's right. In honor of having an episode that's vaguely in the vicinity of 4/20, Connor and Dan did a drug. They also discussed the 1857 book "The Hasheesh Eater" written by American essayist, poet, and explorer Fitz Hugh Ludlow.
#259 - Marcus Aurelius' Meditations
Plato once pined for a day when philosopher kings would rule civilization. A handful of centuries later he sort of got his wish when devout Stoic Marcus Aurelius took the reins as Emperor of Rome. To see what that this thoughtful bearded hunk was all about, Connor and Dan read some excerpts from his personal diary, later known as Meditations. This is basically CrossFit for your soul, so get pumped
#258 - Anarchism in America
You've heard of Anarchy in the U.K. But Anarchy in the U.S.A.??? That's right! This week, Connor and Dan don their liberty spikes and chuck their molotov cocktails as they travel back to 19th century America and examine the various flavors of anarchism taking shape in the flailing union. Do these Free Love abolitionists have any good ideas? Or are they just trying to avoid going to the post office
#257 - Ralph Waldo Emerson
This New England philosopher was famous for wearing a red and white stripped shirt and getting lost in large crowds. He had a girlfriend, a dog, an evil cousin, and a friend who was also a wizard. Today we remember and celebrate him by talking about that stuff for five minutes and then focusing on the actual philosophy in the essay "Self-Reliance." Sorry.
#256 - Montesquieu
Hey guys, remember Hamilton? That famous rap-tap-tapping musical that swept the nation some years ago? Well, Connor and Dan finally got around to doing a podcast episode that's minimally and tangentially related to that. Sure, John Locke gets a lot of the credit for inspiring the Founding Fathers but your boy Montesquieu deserves a second look (with apologies to King Ralph).
#255 - George Berkeley and John Toland
Happy St. Paddy's Day to all the lads and lasses! To celebrate this holiest of high holidays, Connor and Dan take a look back at two very different Irish philosophers from the 17th century. George Berkeley's philosophical legacy is secure, though his ideas are a bit nonsense. John Toland is often forgotten, though his ideas were revolutionary. They were contemporaries, men of God, and Irishmen. Bu
#254 - Adorno and Culture Industry
If you're tired of all your podcasts sounding the same, fitting into the same cookie-cutter shape, and convincing you to remain sedate and complacent, you might be confronting a little thing called the Culture Industry. German philosophy Theodor Adorno along with Max Horkheimer developed this Marxist critique of capitalist society before joining the highly influential Frankfurt Group in the wake o
#253 - The Philosophy of Tolkien
After struggling to succinctly summarize multiple suggested topics, Dan decides to pull the rip cord and dedicate an entire episode to his passion: Lord of the Rings. But it's not just pure fandom here. He and Connor discuss the philosophy at work in Tolkien's fantasy epic which was at least partially inspired by his experiences in WWI. Tolkien fever is spreading. Catch it!
#252 - The Ethics of Ambiguity
The fact that Simone de Beauvoir is a straight-up genius is established canon on this podcast. But Connor and Dan have somehow made it over 250 episodes without ever discussing her second, incredibly influential essay, "The Ethics of Ambiguity." Get ready to get uncomfortable (not in a sexual way!). Also, there are some loud dogs near Dan's house and, baby, you can hear 'em!
#251 - Stanley Cavell
No, he's not the Superman guy. But he does have a lot to do with the movies! This week, Connor and Dan discuss American philosopher Stanley Cavell, a pioneer in the realm of ordinary language philosophy and intellectual discussions of pop culture. He made dumb stuff sound smart! Kind of the opposite of this podcast!
#250 - Philosophy Of Samurai
Before Connor runs out the door to get to work, he and Dan manage to sit down for a brief, impassioned chat about the philosophy and culture of Japanese Samurai. Of course, a lot of their information comes from cool movies they like, but there is some concrete info in here from books like Bushido: The Soul of Japan and Hagekure. Hopefully this is interesting to someone besides Dan! Only time will
#249 - Modern Stoicism
This week the boys talk about a topic that was suggested by a great and wonderful and nice listener, 'Topher: Modern Stoicism! The updated millennial version! We also derail into a very funny topic that is not philosophy. You know the show! (I also did not listen to it before editing and posting, I can only assume we did that.) Enjoy!
#248 - Parallel Universes
Hello Sliders! This week, Connor from a nearby bubble universe talks with a Dan that never quit his job at Bevmo! about parallel universes. They also get pretty stoked about the upcoming MIB international movie. Enjoy!
#247 - Marshall McLuhan
Since they're always talking about Netflix, streaming television, and the internet in general, Connor and Dan figured it was time they checked out Marshall McLuhan and his whole "Medium is the Message" thing. Turns out Dan is pretty interested in media studies (or so he claims) and they both have some thoughts on Black Mirror's new choose your own adventure experiment. But first! They have a ten m
#246 - Georges Bataille
Trigger warning: Stuff gets aggressively horny in this episode! Based off a listener suggestion, Connor and Dan dive into the twisted world of French intellectual figure Georges Bataille who dabbled in everything from economics to mysticism to eroticism because that's just the kind of eclectic dude he was! We're talking transgressive art here, so you know Wikifeet is going to be referenced multipl
#245 - Ulrich Horstmann, Phillip Mainlander, and German Pessimism
It's the new year! Time to turn over a new leaf and then immediately think about how pointless it is to turn over a new leaf because we're all going to die someday. But, whether you're ushering in the end of humanity or not, this will be an informative (and depressing) look at the persistence of German pessimism throughout the years. Schopenhauer-heads, this one is for you!
#244 - Ethics of Giving to the Needy
Tis the season mother f-er's! That means it's time to talk about giving to charity and whether or not it's a good thing. Peter Singer and Larry Temkin stand in opposition (sort of) when it comes to how we should be doling out charitable efforts. Also, some kid keeps falling in a damn pond. Enjoy this holiday episode ya filthy animals!
#243 - The American Dream
Just in time for the Christmas Holidays (and Connor's spur of the moment trip to Vegas) the Drunken Philosophy boys are here to put a damper on everyone's hopes of becoming a millionaire. The American Dream says that we can achieve a better future for ourselves and our children if we work hard enough. But is it a lie? And what kind of bad shit have we done because we thought it was true?
#242 - Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon
Long before the Decepticons battled the Autobots, an English philosopher by the name of Jeremy Bentham came up with a building design called a Panopticon. What benevolent reason did he design these buildings for? Prisons of course! This week, Connor and Dan discuss the bizarre misguided attempt and utilitarian harmony Bentham made when he designed the Panopticon. They also talk about Transformers
#241 - China's Social Scoring System
In a special "ripped from the headlines" edition of Drunken Philosophy, Connor and Dan discuss the semi-recent establishment of a social scoring system in China that's straight out of an episode of Black Mirror. This autocratic, dystopian nightmare begs the question: What is society's role in the betterment of its people? Hopefully, the Alibaba surveillance network isn't listening in on this episo
#240 - Donna Haraway's Cyborg Manifesto
Don't get your hopes up robot-heads. We're discussing gender theory on this episode. Donna Haraway's 1985 essay "A Cyborg Manifesto" used an extended, ironic metaphor to argue for a new approach to feminism, and here in 2018, Connor and Dan are nodding in agreement. We hope your gender fluids are primed and ready for this extra-postmodern episode.
#239 - Teletransportation revisited
A few years ago, Connor and Dan discussed the paradox of duplication that teleportation can cause. Now that Connor has taken a dip into the cool waters of Star Trek, Dan figures it's time to revisit this sci-fi heavy thought experiment. Together, they attempt to answer the question: Who is coming out of the transporter? Me? Or just a copy of me? And what if we both survive and continue to exist. H
#238 - Does Evil Exist?
Sure, we know bad things happen and there are bad people in the world. But are people truly "evil?" And, if so, what do we even mean when we say "evil?" In this slightly loosey-goosey episode of Drunken Philosophy, Connor and Dan discuss the different philosophical approaches to the question of evil and try to outline a more helpful definition of this taboo word. Before you listen, they'd just lik
#237 - Buddhist Dualism and The Need For Empirical Investigation
Y'all know what we mean when we say Dualism? Hopefully you will by the mid-way point of this episode because Connor and Dan go down some hippie dippy pathways this week to explore the non-traditional philosophy of Buddhist Dualism. Dip your mind back into the substrate consciousness for a minute and do some empirical research...baby!
#236 - Philosophy of Horror
Clanking chains! Creaking doors! Ghoooooost sounds! For this very special Halloween episode of Drunken Philosophy, Connor and Dan put on a brave face and explore the philosophy of horror. Specifically, they're talking about horror films and why audiences seem to enjoy them so much. American philosopher Noel Carroll has some thoughts, let's see if you agree!
#235 - Sally Haslanger
After reading a recent paper from Professor of Philosophy at MIT Sally Haslanger, Dan decides to launch into a discussion about racism, ideology, and how progressive-minded people should go about enacting change in the world. Of course, because of recent news stories, the conversation turns from racism to sexism and ignorance of the patriarchy. But, don't worry, they manage to goof around somewher
#234 - Philosophy Of Star Trek
With Dan's move coming up and a dwindling backlog of episodes staring them in the face, Connor suggests doing an entire episode about the philosophy of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek. What could be high-minded discussion quickly devolves into a couple of fanboys talking about their favorite episodes. But whether you've seen the show or not, you'll be able to glean some fun info from this ep.
#233 - Commodity Fetishism
Our old pal Karl Marx stops by the studio to tell Connor and Dan about the not-so-sexy problem of commodity fetishism. What makes a bottle of Coke so special? Why do people go gaga over new Apple products? Why don't we ever think about the poor bastards in the factories making this stuff? All these questions will be pondered in this week's episode.
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