Ideas Matter
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Two mates discuss philosophy, politics and intellectual history, because Ideas Matter.
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Episode Seven: Marx's Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts
February 18, 2022 03:46 - 1 hour - 238 MBAlex explains the development from feudalism to capitalism, Louis gets otters and beavers confused, and the subject-object divide in Western philosophy is finally overcome. Today on the podcast, we discuss Karl Marx's infamous Economic and Philosophical Manuscripts. The Manuscripts were written in 1844, but not published until 1932. This is important because many academics often make a distinction between 'early Marx' and 'late Marx'. Early Marx, the Marx present in the Manuscripts, is very...
Ep 6. Interview with Epoch Philosophy
November 07, 2021 01:23 - 1 hour - 115 MBIdeas Matter had the privilege to interview Epoch Philosophy, one of the best up and coming content creators in philosophy and political theory. Epoch Philosophy (Ian) has a great talent for breaking down complex topics into beautifully designed and well explained youtube videos. Ian also hosts a podcast, and is active on Instagram and Twitter. Anyone interested in learning more about philosophy and political theory should give his work the attention it deserves. Youtube: https://www.you...
Episode Six: Interview with Epoch Philosophy
November 07, 2021 01:23 - 1 hour - 115 MBIdeas Matter had the privilege to interview Epoch Philosophy, one of the best up and coming content creators in philosophy and political theory. Epoch Philosophy (Ian) has a great talent for breaking down complex topics into beautifully designed and well explained youtube videos. Ian also hosts a podcast, and is active on Instagram and Twitter. Anyone interested in learning more about philosophy and political theory should give his work the attention it deserves. Youtube: https://www.you...
Episode Five: What is Communitarianism?
October 10, 2021 10:51 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBCOVID cases are rising, and the Melbourne lockdown continues, becoming the longest in the world. Louis and Alex might feel their commitment to the community waning, but fortunately they've read Daniel A. Bell's writing on communitarian political theory and they're here to tell you why individual rights can and should be occasionally subordinated for the greater good. We give you episode five: what is communitarianism? Sources used: Communitarianism and its Critics (1993) by Daniel A....
Ep 5. What is Communitarianism?
October 10, 2021 10:51 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBCOVID cases are rising, and the Melbourne lockdown continues, becoming the longest in the world. Louis and Alex might feel their commitment to the community waning, but fortunately they've read Daniel A. Bell's writing on communitarian political theory and they're here to tell you why individual rights can and should be occasionally subordinated for the greater good. We give you episode five: what is communitarianism? Sources used: Communitarianism and its Critics (1993) by Daniel A....
Episode Four: What is Liberalism?
September 18, 2021 09:50 - 1 hour - 152 MBAfter a COVID-induced hiatus, Ideas Matter is back better than ever. Today we take a break from our usual format to consider a singular philosophy in greater depth, namely, Liberalism. Liberalism is so pervasive its assumptions appear to us (Westerners) as common-sensical assumptions. Individualism, a rights-based approach to justice, and rational choice theory are so ubiquitous they've become the socio-cultural air that we breathe. But where do these ideas come from? Sources used: 'Li...
Ep 4. What is Liberalism?
September 18, 2021 09:50 - 1 hour - 152 MBAfter a COVID-induced hiatus, Ideas Matter is back better than ever. Today we take a break from our usual format to consider a singular philosophy in greater depth, namely, Liberalism. Liberalism is so pervasive its assumptions appear to us (Westerners) as common-sensical assumptions. Individualism, a rights-based approach to justice, and rational choice theory are so ubiquitous they've become the socio-cultural air that we breathe. But where do these ideas come from? Sources used: 'Li...
Ep 3. 'On Ideology' by Louis Althusser
August 06, 2021 10:28 - 1 hour - 151 MBIf workers are exploited, then why do they keep showing up to work? Louis Althusser gives us one reason: ideology. Ideology functions to maintain the status quo. Capitalism must reproduce itself in order to survive. Join us for episode three of Ideas Matter, where we read "Ideology and Ideological State Apparatuses" by French Marxist philosopher, Louis Althusser. Come for the philosophy, stay for the rant about our (broken) education system. Instagram and Twitter: @ideasmatterpod Email:...
Episode Three: 'On Ideology' by Louis Althusser
August 06, 2021 10:28 - 1 hour - 151 MBIf workers are exploited, then why do they keep showing up to work? Louis Althusser gives us one reason: ideology. Ideology functions to maintain the status quo. Capitalism must reproduce itself in order to survive. Join us for episode three of Ideas Matter, where we read "Ideology and Ideological State Apparatuses" by French Marxist philosopher, Louis Althusser. Come for the philosophy, stay for the rant about our (broken) education system. Instagram and Twitter: @ideasmatterpod Email:...
Ep 3: 'On Ideology' by Louis Althusser
August 06, 2021 10:28 - 1 hour - 151 MBIf workers are exploited, then why do they keep showing up to work? Louis Althusser gives us one reason: ideology. Ideology functions to maintain the status quo. Capitalism must reproduce itself in order to survive. Join us for episode three of Ideas Matter, where we read "Ideology and Ideological State Apparatuses" by French Marxist philosopher, Louis Althusser. Come for the philosophy, stay for the rant about our (broken) education system. Instagram and Twitter: @ideasmatterpod Email:...
Episode Two: René Descartes and the Modern Sense of Self
July 08, 2021 09:04 - 1 hour - 149 MBI think, therefore I am. Or am I? In this episode we discuss infamous French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist René Descartes' seminal text: Meditations on the First Philosophy. We begin by providing the historical context for Descartes' thought, outlining his argument about why mind and body are distinct, before concluding with the ramifications for his famous phrase cogito ergo sum (I think, therefore I am). As always, comments and feedback are encouraged. Instagram and Twitter...
Ep 2. René Descartes and the Modern Sense of Self
July 08, 2021 09:04 - 1 hour - 149 MBI think, therefore I am. Or am I? In this episode we discuss infamous French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist René Descartes' seminal text: Meditations on the First Philosophy. We begin by providing the historical context for Descartes' thought, outlining his argument about why mind and body are distinct, before concluding with the ramifications for his famous phrase cogito ergo sum (I think, therefore I am). As always, comments and feedback are encouraged. Instagram and Twitter...
Episode 2: René Descartes and the Modern Sense of Self
July 08, 2021 09:04 - 1 hour - 149 MBI think, therefore I am. Or am I? In this episode we discuss infamous French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist René Descartes' seminal text: Meditations on the First Philosophy. We begin by providing the historical context for Descartes' thought, outlining his argument about why mind and body are distinct, before concluding with the ramifications for his famous phrase cogito ergo sum (I think, therefore I am). As always, comments and feedback are encouraged. Instagram and Twitter...
Episode One: The Ethics of Authenticity by Charles Taylor
July 02, 2021 10:02 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBToday we discuss the Ethics of Authenticity by Charles Taylor. Taylor is Professor Emeritus at McGill University in Canada, and one of the world's most highly regarded contemporary philosophers. We discuss Taylor's political philosophy of Communitarianism, his critique of liberal individualism and what he describes as the "malaise of modernity". For more, follow us on Instagram @ideasmatterpod or email us [email protected]
Episode 1: The Ethics of Authenticity by Charles Taylor
July 02, 2021 10:02 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBToday we discuss the Ethics of Authenticity by Charles Taylor. Taylor is Professor Emeritus at McGill University in Canada, and one of the world's most highly regarded contemporary philosophers. We discuss Taylor's political philosophy of Communitarianism, his critique of liberal individualism and what he describes as the "malaise of modernity". For more, follow us on Instagram @ideasmatterpod or email us [email protected]
Ep 1. The Ethics of Authenticity by Charles Taylor
July 02, 2021 10:02 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBToday we discuss the Ethics of Authenticity by Charles Taylor. Taylor is Professor Emeritus at McGill University in Canada, and one of the world's most highly regarded contemporary philosophers. We discuss Taylor's political philosophy of Communitarianism, his critique of liberal individualism and what he describes as the "malaise of modernity". For more, follow us on Instagram @ideasmatterpod or email us [email protected]