Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More
226 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to Unlimited Opinions! Have you ever wanted to listen to a lawyer and his son discuss philosophy, mythology, theology, politics and more? No? Well, Mark and Adam Bishop are here to discuss it all the same! From philosophy to mythology to politics, they discuss it all with rants and tangents galore! Now in Season 8, they're breaking down George Lakoff's "Moral Politics: How Liberals and Conservatives Think," going chapter by chapter to discuss the differences between the linguistic worldviews of the Left and the Right, and everything that Lakoff gets wrong. There will also be more than the average amount of references to linguistics, 80s movies, and J.R.R. Tolkien. If any of that sounds vaguely interesting, then this is the podcast for you! Episodes are uploaded every Monday at 9:00 p.m. CST. Follow us on Twitter! @UlmtdOpinions
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Unlimited Guests E1: Dr. Austin Freeman
June 27, 2023 02:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBJoin us for the very first episode of Unlimited Guests, where we bring on anyone willing to talk to us! For the first time in our over 2-year history as a podcast, we've brought on someone other than just the two of us! For this episode, we talked to Dr. Austin Freeman, the author of the book that we just covered on Season 5: Tolkien Dogmatics: Theology through Mythology with the Maker of Middle-earth. We discuss Dr. Freeman's background with Tolkien, the varied reactions to his book, the i...
S5 E13: Season Finale - Last Things in Dr. Austin Freeman's "Tolkien Dogmatics"
June 13, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBSeason finale! Join us as we discuss the last chapter of Dr. Austin Freeman's fantastic Tolkien Dogmatics: Theology through Mythology with the Maker of Middle-earth. We look at all of J.R.R. Tolkien's thoughts on death and the afterlife. We look at how the the different races of Men and Elves view the concept of death within his works, purgatory as seen through Leaf by Niggle, and what the nature of heaven and hell are. We also go on many, many tangents, as per usual! Be sure to also catch o...
S5 E13: Last Things in Dr. Austin Freeman's "Tolkien Dogmatics"
June 13, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBSeason finale! Join us as we discuss the last chapter of Dr. Austin Freeman's fantastic Tolkien Dogmatics: Theology through Mythology with the Maker of Middle-earth. We look at all of J.R.R. Tolkien's thoughts on death and the afterlife. We look at how the the different races of Men and Elves view the concept of death within his works, purgatory as seen through Leaf by Niggle, and what the nature of heaven and hell are. We also go on many, many tangents, as per usual! Be sure to also catch o...
S5 E12: The Christian Life in Tolkien's Writings
June 06, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBIn this episode, we talk about Matt Walsh's What Is A Woman?, the early 2000's children's show 3-2-1 Penguins, and a whole lot of other things that tangentially relate to our main topic! We break down exactly how J.R.R. Tolkien presented the Christian life throughout his writings, discussing the everyday practices of grace, mercy, repentance, humility, and prayer; the concept of Christian ethics; and even Tolkien's political beliefs! We look at all these concepts through the characters of Th...
S5 E11: J.R.R. Tolkien's Views on the Church
May 30, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWhat's the central point of all of Catholicism? The fact that you're a sinner, of course! Join as we dive into Tolkien's thoughts on the Catholic Church, the Virgin Mary, Protestantism, and the sacraments! As per usual, we also go on many tangents, including on the loss of creative beauty over time, whether or not we believe in relics, and the issue of Mother Teresa! Follow us on Twitter! @UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinions here!
S5 E10: J.R.R Tolkien on Christ and Salvation
May 23, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBWant to learn how to mess with Calvinists? Need some movie recommendations? We've got both of those things covered in this episode of Unlimited Opinions! Join us as we look at how Tolkien's ideas of Christ and salvation are apparent in his writings. We look at the incarnation as seen through the Wizards; the roles of Christ as seen through Frodo, Gandalf, and Aragorn; the harrowing of Hell; and much more! All the while, we discuss whether or not it's appropriate to discuss these parallels, c...
S5 E9: Morgoth and Sauron, Tolkien's Satan and Demons
May 16, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBIn this episode, we accidentally try out a new format in which one of us reads the wrong chapter! Join us as we look at depictions of Satan and other demons in Tolkien's writings, primarily through the lens of Morgoth and Sauron. We discuss how Satan fell, the temptations of the modern world, spiritual warfare, and much more! As always, we go on plenty of tangents, such as talks about letters to the editor of a local newspaper and boxes of way too many books! Follow us on Twitter! @UlmtdOpi...
S5 E8: Evil and Sin in Tolkien's Writings
May 09, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWow, the modern world really sucks! Join us as we explore this idea and more as we talk about how evil is represented through J.R.R. Tolkien's works. We look at how it can occasionally be good to hate, the three enemies of the soul, temptation, Satan, atheism, and so much more. There are nearly infinite ways to discuss evil as shown through Sauron, Morgoth, Saruman, Wormtongue, Gollum, Lotho Sackville-Baggins, etc., so join us as we attempt to scratch the surface of Tolkien's ideas of evil! ...
S5 E7: The Fall and Original Sin in Middle-earth
May 02, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBWe mock the Israelites, but we all definitely still worship golden calves to this day! Join us as we discuss how J.R.R. Tolkien portrays the Fall of Adam and Original Sin throughout his writings! We look in-depth at the topics of the Fall of Satan, inherited sin, the corruption of the material world, and much more, all through then lens of humanity's turn away from Eru and towards Sauron and Morgoth in Tolkien's works! Follow us on Twitter! @UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinions here!
S5 E6: Tolkien's Angels
April 25, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBIn this episode, we find out that we're much more like Jesus than we originally thought, because we are very judgmental! Join us as we discuss the theology of angels as described through J.R.R. Tolkien's Ainur. We look at the spiritual nature of angels, the hierarchy of divine powers, how angels communicate, and much more! We also talk about National Record Store Day, whether or not Jesus mocked people, and whether people should be called "Doctor" if they're not an MD. You should be like Aus...
S5 E5: J.R.R. Tolkien on Humanity
April 18, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBDeath, gender, and society! What do these three major topics have in common? Humanity! In this episode, we break down Tolkien's philosophies on the importance of life and death, how the soul and the body interact, gender differences between men and women, society itself, language, and much more! We also find a way to work in Andrew Tate, Joe Rogan, and as per usual, many other tangents into this episode! Join us for our varied discussion on some of the most important topics in today's world ...
S5 E4: Tolkien's Theories of Creation
April 11, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIn this episode, we talk about what is arguably the most interesting of J.R.R. Tolkien's philosophies: Creation! We break down how God created the real world and how this is portrayed in the Ainulindalë, how God's omniscience relates to humanity's free will, and the greatest philosophy of Tolkien: sub-Creation. This one idea points to Tolkien's theory of the purpose of Creation, the reason for existence, and what beauty is. We also complain about modern art and mention the dreaded c-word! F...
S5 E3: Revelation in J.R.R. Tolkien
April 04, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBDid we accidentally start a cult of Judas Iscariot? Find out as we discuss the role of revelation in J.R.R. Tolkien's writings! We break down the difference between general revelation and special revelation, talk about the examples of divine influence within Middle-earth, and have a long discussion on whether it's possible for an ordinary person to be divinely inspired, and if Tolkien was divinely inspired himself! Follow us on Twitter! @UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinions here!
S5 E2: God in Tolkien's Writings
March 28, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBJesus must have told the best jokes! All these deep theological insights and more are contained in this episode of Unlimited Opinions! We break down Chapter 1 of Austin Freeman's Tolkien Dogmatics, discussing whether or not we can really know God, what God is, how Tolkien represents the Trinity in his works, and the names we give to God. We go deep into the forest of Tolkien lore in this episode, looking at Tolkien's discussion with C.S. Lewis on Addison's Walk, The Debate of Finrod and Andr...
S5 E1: Prolegomena to Austin Freeman's "Tolkien Dogmatics"
March 21, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBProlomenagana? Promenalega? Progomanalagomena? However you pronounce that fancy word, it means an introduction to a theological work! In this episode, we begin looking at Dr. Austin Freeman's new book: Tolkien Dogmatics: Theology through Mythology with the Maker of Middle-earth! We'll be reading this book all throughout Season 5 as we look at J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and much more, and how his religious ideas are reflected through his...
S4 E28: Season Finale! Global Peace and the Human Future
March 07, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIn this finale to Season 4, we look at what is currently talked about in political thinking. At least, current for 2012, when Alan Ryan's On Politics was published. We discuss why secularization has not taken hold to its projected extent, the threat of nuclear war, and of course, climate change! Join us in a rant-filled finale that covers much of what we have discussed throughout the last 28 weeks and more. We rant about the importance of art and architecture, the necessity for a national mi...
S4 E28: Season Finale - Global Peace and the Human Future
March 07, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBIn this finale to Season 4, we look at what is currently talked about in political thinking. At least, current for 2012, when Alan Ryan's On Politics was published. We discuss why secularization has not taken hold to its projected extent, the threat of nuclear war, and of course, climate change! Join us in a rant-filled finale that covers much of what we have discussed throughout the last 28 weeks and more. We rant about the importance of art and architecture, the necessity for a national mi...
S4 E27: Democracy in the Modern World
February 28, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MB"Don't you know how to make widgets!?!?" This question and many more are answered in this episode of Unlimited Opinions as we look at modern theories of democracy! We discuss the differences between ancient and modern democracy, the Social Democracy of John Dewey, the Realistic Democracy of Joseph Schumpeter, the ridiculous ideas of the Students for a Democratic Society, and much more! We also might have broken the record for most tangential rants in one episode, as we rant about Student Gov...
S4 E26: Marxism, Fascism, Dictatorship
February 21, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBWhat is the intellectual basis for totalitarian regimes, and why do so many bad ideas come from France? In this episode, we break down some of the most horrible regimes in history: Soviet Russia, Fascist Italy, and Nazi Germany. We look at how these powers came to be, why they were so awful, and whether or not we should fear similar totalitarianism in the modern day. Are the days of total control behind us, or are the agents of total control just more hidden today? Follow us on Twitter! @Ul...
S4 E25: Socialisms
February 14, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBUtopias! Our favorite things to discuss on this podcast! In this episode, we look at various utopian socialist systems, including Robert Owen's millhouse, Charles Fourier's temperament-based society, Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward, and more! What is common between all of these utopias? Well, they're all complete failures! We also talk about whether the modern welfare state is socialist, the issues with socialism overall, and many other rant-based topics! Follow us on Twitter! @UlmtdOpini...
S4 E24: Empire and Imperialism
February 07, 2023 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBIn a time where all colonization is deemed 100% evil and racist, Alan Ryan gives a very nuanced account of imperialism, and that is where our discussion takes us in this episode! We look at the ancient Roman concept of empire, the various justifications that were given for European imperialism in the 16th and 17th centuries, and more modern anti-imperialist thinkers. We cover such people and topics as Francisco de Vitoria, the Valladolid Debate, Emerich Vattel, Lenin, Frantz Fanon, Sayyad Qu...
S4 E23: The Twentieth Century and Beyond
January 31, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBOur elected officials should meet in a swamp in the pouring rain while knee-deep in muck to prevent corruption! Maybe that idea needs some work, but among other rants, we discuss theories of mass society in the twentieth century. At what point does politics just become the masses ruled by the elites? Has this process already occurred, and if so, how did it happen? Is there any hope in bringing back the educated, independent civic-minded individual, or are we all just ruled by a secret elite ...
S4 E22: Karl Marx
January 24, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBThe incredible urge to have everybody share everything with you, just as Friedrich Engels shared his wealth to keep Marx and his family alive while he refused to work and instead wrote books on the evils of capitalism! In this episode, we look at our absolute favorite thinker, Karl Marx! Surprisingly, we end up defending him quite a bit, particularly by looking at the evils of unregulated capitalism in Marx's time. We explore Marx's philosophy of alienation, exploitation, class struggle, rev...
S4 E21: Tocqueville and Democracy
January 17, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBThe culture war! This topic may have been as familiar to Alexis de Tocqueville in 1830 as it is to us today. What makes for a stable government, and how do the morals and values of the citizens impact the success of a country? This is one of the central questions of Tocqueville's two volume work Democracy in America, and we discuss this work and much more in this episode! Join us as we compare the failure of France's revolutions to America's success, the nature of equality, and how America's...
S4 E20: Utilitarianism: Bentham and James and John Stuart Mill
January 10, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBLyndon B Johnson declared war on poverty, and the poor lost! In this episode, we look at the ideas of three major utilitarian thinkers: Jeremy Bentham, his secretary James Stuart Mill, and his son John Stuart Mill. In the midst of learning new degrading terms about American Indians, we look at the principle of utility, the many issues with utilitarianism, and the importance of free speech amidst an oppression of majority opinion. We talk in detail about the issue with today's society in how ...
S4 E19: Hegel: The Modern State as the Work of Spirit
January 03, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBCan slaves truly be free? How is freedom realized in the modern state? Is the entire continent of Africa completely irrelevant to world history? All these questions and more are answered by Hegel! Join us as we discuss Hegel's theories by examining Alan Ryan's summaries of The Phenomenology of Spirit, The Philosophy of History, and The Philosophy of Right. We talk about how freedom evolves throughout cultures and time, how Stoicism impacted Hegel, and how history advances by acting through c...
S4 E18: The French Revolution and Its Critics
December 27, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB"We're just gonna own it, and we're gonna start beating people up!" - Mark Bishop, 2022. In this episode, we look at how certain political thinkers responded to the French Revolution, particularly the conservatives Edmund Burke and Joseph de Maistre, the reformer Thomas Paine, and the proto-socialist Saint-Simon. We discuss how Burke invented the modern idea of revolution and his thoughts on representative government, Joseph de Maistre's will-crushing solution to the French Revolution, the m...
S4 E17: The American Founding
December 21, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn this episode, we go on rants galore about the federal government and how things have shaped up in ways that the American founders did not intend! We look at Thomas Jefferson and the writing of the Declaration of Independence, James Madison's authorship of the Constitution and the Federalist Papers, and Alexander Hamilton's ideas that were not enshrined in our government. We especially focus on federalism, how unique and great the American Constitution really is, and how best to face the p...
S4 E16: Rousseau
December 13, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBBrittney Griner, a deadline on the existence of the Constitution, and whether or not children create language! What do all of those things have in common? Jean-Jacques Rousseau, of course! Join us as we look at Rousseau's interesting (if not a little crazy) theories on the evils of society, education, and the pacts that we make with our governments. We look at his most influential works, particularly the Discourse on the Origin of Inequality among Men, Émile, and the Social Contract. We also...
S4 E15: Republicanism
December 06, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBThese are some authors we really agree with! Join us as we look at the foundational republican thinkers: James Harrington, Algernon Sidney, and Montesquieu. We discuss Harrington's economic-based republicanism of Oceana, with the ability of freeholders to form militias and defend themselves against the government. We also talk about Sidney's aristocracy-based popular republic, and heavily feature Montesquieu's spirit-based approach to politics, which is something that we both agree should be...
S4 E14: John Locke and Revolution
November 29, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBJohn Locke may just be our favorite political theorist yet! Join us as we cover Locke's political theories, including the peaceful state of nature, religious toleration, and the idea of a very limited government. We discuss in detail our natural rights, how moral foundations are important for any society, when one can engage in a revolution, and whether modern liberal democracies are doomed to fail with the loss of belief in God. To commemorate our 100th episode, our 2nd full year of produci...
S4 E13: Thomas Hobbes
November 22, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBWe give consent to those who govern us, but after that, they can kinda just do whatever they want except kill us. At least, according to the 17th century political theorist Thomas Hobbes! In this episode, we break down all of Hobbes' political theories, particularly how his nominalism relates to politics, the role of the sovereign, the state of human nature, and whether he ever answers the question of what one can do against a wicked ruler. We also look at a bad review of our content claimin...
S4 E12: Machiavelli
November 15, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBMachiavelli and nuclear bombs! Those are just two of the many topics we cover on this episode of Unlimited Opinions! We break down who Machiavelli was, the political history of Renaissance Florence, and his The Prince and Discourses on Livy. We discuss whether one can be a truly moral politician, the nature of political families, whether one should caress or crush a population, and much more! We also look at how Machiavelli influenced the Boy Scouts! Follow us on Twitter! @UlmtdOpinions Gi...
S4 E11: The Reformation
November 08, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBAs punishment for believing that infants shouldn't be baptized, you should be immediately drowned! At least according to Ulrich Zwingli, that is. In this episode, we look at the Reformation, and how the ideas of Martin Luther, Jean Calvin, and various radicals played into the discussion of church and state in Europe. We discuss the economic roots of the Reformation, how the various wars and uprisings were furthered by theological issues but perhaps not caused by them, and some of the more un...
S4 E10: Humanism
November 01, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBOur plans for the immediate future are to write 901 theses on every topic imaginable, with many of them focusing on how much utopias suck and how bad tattoos will look in the future! Along with this, we discuss humanism in the fifteenth century, looking at how various thinkers valued education and classical literature in order to argue for peace and the importance of the common person. We discuss one of the first feminist authors, Christine de Pizan, the somewhat crazy Pico della Mirandola, ...
S4 E9: The Fourteenth-Century Interregnum
October 25, 2022 02:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB"The Catholic Church hierarchy is corrupt." - Dante, Marsilius of Padua, and Mark & Adam Bishop. In this episode, we look at the thoughts of three major figures in the fourteenth century: Dante Alighieri, Marsilius of Padua, and Bartolus of Sassoferrato. The biggest political issue in the fourteenth century was the administrative functioning of the Western Catholic Church. This time saw a period of no pope at all, a pope who resigned, and three popes at the same time! Needless to say, Rome w...
S4 E8: Aquinas and Synthesis
October 18, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBA half-hour long rant on the role of morals in the government! What else could you ask for from an episode of Unlimited Opinions? Join us as we continue in the Middle Ages, looking at how Aquinas ingeniously combined the pagan philosophy of Aristotle with the increasingly complex faith of Christianity. We talk about the rise of universities in Europe, the question of how divine law interacts with human law, the virtues of the state, and above all else, how morality fits into the government, ...
S4 E7: Between Augustine and Aquinas
October 11, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBWe are now the People's Podcast, producing the REAL People's Paper! In this episode, aside from our lengthy rants about communism on college campuses, we focus on the wide time period between the writings of St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas. We look primarily at the political role of the church in medieval Western Europe, looking at the relations between church and state, the origin of private property, the issues of lay investiture, and much more! If for nothing else, at least join us t...
S4 E6: Augustine's Two Cities
October 04, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBSt. Paul's letters: a good addition to the Bible or more of an optional editorial? In St. Augustine's eyes, absolutely essential! Join us as we discuss everything there is to know about St. Augustine's political theory. We start with the problem of evil and St. Augustine's temporary solution in Manichaenism, his conversion to Christianity, and the writing of The City of God, which explains why Rome's fall was not the fault of the Christians, theories on punishment, the death penalty, just wa...
S4 E5: Roman Insights: Polybius and Cicero
September 27, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MBAway from the idealized theories of the Greeks and into the practical wisdom of the Romans! In this episode, we look at two of Rome's most influential authors: Polybius and Cicero. Through Polybius' historical accounts and Cicero's assorted works, we are able to look at the structure of the Roman Republic and how it differed from all previous forms of government. We discuss the idea of the mixed constitution, the very effective citizenship system, and what ultimately led to Rome's downfall. ...
S4 E4: Aristotle: Politics Is Not Philosophy
September 20, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBMark has a change of ideals and has become a Marxist! Join us as we look at Aristotle's political thought in The Politics, as we look at the teleology of politics. What is the goal of the government, how should we examine the world around us, how do economics affect political stability, and what is the ideal state? We also realize that a random lottery is the best way to pick our political leaders and go on several rants, especially about San Francisco! Follow us on Twitter! @UlmtdOpinions ...
S4 E3: Plato and Antipolitics
September 13, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBEveryone's favorite philosopher who gives no specifics on how to achieve his utopia: Karl Marx! And Plato, too! In this episode, we look at two of Plato's political (or antipolitical) dialogues: Gorgias and Republic. We look at the varying definitions of justice, whether it's just to act according to your power, and how Plato's ideal society was structured. We look at all this with a critical eye, but we do appreciate many of the opinions on justice and the faults with lying politicians. Fo...
S4 E2: Why Herodotus?
September 06, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBThe failures of radical democracy! In this episode, we look at Chapter 1 of Alan Ryan's On Politics, beginning with the emergence and rule of Athenian radical democracy. We look at the origins of the Greek city-state, the functioning of the Athenian Assembly, the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, the Trial of Socrates, and more! We also break down why the Athenian democracy ultimately failed and why it might not be the best idea to praise radical democracy as a great political system. We're al...
S4 E1: Introduction: Thinking About Politics
August 30, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThis is the start to potentially the most rant-filled season of all time! For Season 4, we are reading Alan Ryan's On Politics, a book discussing the history of political theory from Herodotus to the modern day. In this episode, we discuss the introduction as well as give an introduction for this season as a whole. We discuss the Athenian and Roman degrees of citizenship, how to think about politics, why it's not a good idea to have direct democracy, and much more! We also have the first of ...
S3 E9: Masks of Eternity
August 16, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThe finale to Season 3! We discuss Joseph Campbell's philosophies on God, metaphysics, and ethics, which are all framed in the idea that all people are of the same energy. Join us as we break down whether or not you and the other are truly one, why we have so many different images of God, what it means to live an ethical life, and much, much more! Stay tuned to the end to hear our very real and definitely not a terrible idea for a podcast under the acronym D, D, and D! Follow us on Twitter!...
S3 E9: Season Finale - Masks of Eternity
August 16, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThe finale to Season 3! We discuss Joseph Campbell's philosophies on God, metaphysics, and ethics, which are all framed in the idea that all people are of the same energy. Join us as we break down whether or not you and the other are truly one, why we have so many different images of God, what it means to live an ethical life, and much, much more! Stay tuned to the end to hear our very real and definitely not a terrible idea for a podcast under the acronym D, D, and D! Follow us on Twitter!...
S3 E8: Tales of Love and Marriage
August 09, 2022 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBListeners beware: skip to 11:40 to avoid a very lovely rant! In this episode, we discuss Joseph Campbell's views on love and meaningful relationships. Campbell takes a slight break from mythology and really dives into his philosophies on love, including how the 12th century troubadors transformed the nature of love, the necessity of compassion, and why relationships based on please do not work. We discuss our own thoughts on love as well many other related topics, as well as some topics that...
S3 E7: The Gift of the Goddess
August 02, 2022 02:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBListen to the worst mythological joke of all time in this episode of Unlimited Opinions! Join us as we discuss Joseph Campbell's thoughts on the development of the goddess in myths and how this relates to masculine and feminine characteristics, as well as society as a whole. We discuss our own thoughts on gender roles, the importance of a mother and a father, and much more! Follow us on Twitter! @UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinions here!
S3 E6: The Hero's Adventure
July 26, 2022 01:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBWhat makes a hero a hero? In this episode, we look at Joseph Campbell's theory of the Hero's Journey as he discusses it with the journalist Bill Moyers. We look at what the Hero's Journey entails, why life is full of suffering, and how one becomes a hero in their own life. We also discuss theology, the ego, and J.R.R. Tolkien's thoughts on life and death. As always, there are rants and tangents galore! Follow us on Twitter! @UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinions here!
S3 E5: Sacrifice And Bliss
July 19, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBWhy did Jesus have to die on the cross? What is the moral way to live your live? Who would order peas at a restaurant? These are the critical questions we are asking in this episode as we break down Joseph Campbell's thoughts on how spirituality should be practiced in your life. We discuss the importance of taking a break from the outside world, the idea of sacrifice, the issues with just listening to your heart in making moral decisions, and much more. We also give our opinions on the Thor ...