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stay curious radio 1866 Episodes Apr 29, 2026

This podcast explores philosophical ideas and concepts, aiming to make philosophy accessible to a broad audience. Each episode delves into different philosophical topics, from ancient to modern thought. The show encourages listeners to think critically and engage with life's big questions. It is produced by stay curious radio, a platform dedicated to intellectual curiosity.

Episodes

The Cosmic Bureaucracy of Religious Daoism
The Cosmic Bureaucracy of Religious Daoism Apr 29, 2026 00:40:43 In this episode, we go beyond the common Western distinction between "philosophy" and "religion" to explore the rich, heterogeneous world of Religious Daoism. While modern scholars often separate the classical mystical texts from the later religious movements, the sources reveal that Daoists themselves see the "lineage of the Dao" (daojia) and the "teachings of t
Are Contracts Promises Or Economic Tools
Are Contracts Promises Or Economic Tools Apr 29, 2026 00:48:14 The Ethics of the "I Agree" Button: Is Your Signature a Promise or a Product?In this episode, we peel back the legal jargon to explore the profound philosophical foundations of contract law. Far from being just a set of dry rules for business, the law of contracts represents a complex intersection of moral duty, economic efficiency, and political justice. We dive into the "General T
Putting the cause back into because
Putting the cause back into because Apr 29, 2026 00:23:53 From Divinity to Deduction: How Wesley Salmon Put the "Cause" Back into "Because"What does it really mean to explain something? In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Wesley Salmon, a man who walked away from a career in the ministry to become a titan of twentieth-century philosophy of science. Salmon wasn't satisfied with just predicting the future; he wante
The Friar Who Routed the Scientific Revolution
The Friar Who Routed the Scientific Revolution Apr 29, 2026 00:38:03 This Audio Overview dives into the extraordinary life of Marin Mersenne (1588–1648), a Minim friar who became the vital heartbeat of the 17th-century intellectual world,. Known as the “Secretary of Learned Europe,” Mersenne operated at the center of a sprawling correspondence network, connecting the era’s most brilliant minds, including René Descartes, Galileo Galilei, and Blaise Pascal,,.In this
The radical nondualism of Śaṅkara
The radical nondualism of Śaṅkara Apr 29, 2026 00:57:38 The Radical Philosophy of Śaṅkara: Why Your "Self" is Actually the Entire UniverseIn this episode, we explore the radical nondualism of Śaṅkara, the preeminent philosopher of Advaita Vedānta who lived in the eighth century CE,. We dive into his revolutionary claim that the essential core of your self (ātman) is numerically identical with the ultimate, infinite reality of all things (brah
Lambert and the Logic of Context
Lambert and the Logic of Context Apr 29, 2026 00:22:43 The Phantom Logician: Unmasking the Mind Behind the Summa LambertiDescription:Who was the man known only as Lambert? In this episode, we dive into one of the most intriguing "cold cases" of medieval academia. Lambert was the author of the Summa Lamberti, one of the "Big Four" logic textbooks that defined the 13th-century "Logic of the Moderns". Yet, centuries later,
Can Human Reason Alone Find God
Can Human Reason Alone Find God Apr 29, 2026 01:07:10 This podcast episode dives into the intellectually robust world of Arabic and Islamic philosophy of religion, focusing on the classical period (ca. 800–1300) when thinkers wrestled with the deepest questions of existence. We explore the foundational tension between reason (ʿaql) and faith, examining whether the human intellect alone is sufficient to discover divine truths or if prophetic revelatio
The Yijing (I Ching) and the limits of control
The Yijing (I Ching) and the limits of control Apr 29, 2026 00:39:15 This deep-dive audio overview explores the Yijing (Book of Changes), an ancient text that addresses a universal human challenge: how to live meaningfully and responsibly in a world of constant change. The discussion begins by acknowledging the anxiety and uncertainty inherent in human decision-making, noting that while we strive for control, our cognitive abilities are inherently limited.Key topic
Hutcheson vs Human Nature
Hutcheson vs Human Nature Apr 29, 2026 00:22:13 Are humans naturally selfish, or is benevolence hardwired into our DNA? In this episode, we dive into the mind of Francis Hutcheson, a pivotal figure of the Scottish Enlightenment who stood as a bold wall against the cynical "self-interest" theories of his day. While thinkers like Thomas Hobbes argued that human life was naturally "nasty, brutish, and short," Hutcheson proposed
The Mathematical Physics of Human Thought
The Mathematical Physics of Human Thought Apr 29, 2026 00:46:00 What if your mind functioned like a physics equation? Long before the birth of modern psychoanalysis, Johann Friedrich Herbart (1776–1841) attempted a daring feat: he wanted to turn the human psyche into a precise mathematical science. In this episode, we dive into the mind of the man who rejected the idea of the "ego" as a fixed substance, instead viewing our thoughts as dynamic forces
The invention of the authentic self
The invention of the authentic self Apr 29, 2026 00:23:03 The Authenticity Paradox: Why Being 'Real' is Harder Than You ThinkIn an era defined by the "age of authenticity," we are constantly told to "be ourselves"—but what does that actually mean? This episode explores the fascinating philosophical journey of the authentic self, tracing its evolution from an 18th-century shift where individuals stopped being "placeholders
Why Nature is a Feminist Issue
Why Nature is a Feminist Issue Apr 29, 2026 00:18:45 This episode explores the transformative world of feminist environmental philosophy, a field that argues environmental problems cannot be solved without addressing the oppression of women. We dive into the "logic of domination," a conceptual framework that uses "Up-Down" thinking to justify the subordination of anyone or anything deemed "inferior"—placing men and cult

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