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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S1 E12: The Schoolmen: From the Twelfth Century to the Renaissance
February 09, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBFollow us on Twitter @UlmtdOpinions! In this episode, Mark and Adam tackle the massive second half of Medieval Philosophy. They look at the many schoolmen of Paris and Oxford, from Robert Grosseteste and St. Thomas Aquinas to William Ockham and John Wyclif. They also discuss their opinions on Catholic school teaching and their disapproval of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church as it stands today. Give us your opinions here!
Episode 12: The Schoolmen: From the Twelfth Century to the Renaissance
February 09, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBFollow us on Twitter @UlmtdOpinions! In this episode, Mark and Adam tackle the massive second half of Medieval Philosophy. They look at the many schoolmen of Paris and Oxford, from Robert Grosseteste and St. Thomas Aquinas to William Ockham and John Wyclif. They also discuss their opinions on Catholic school teaching and their disapproval of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church as it stands today.
S1 E11: Philosophy and Faith: Augustine to Maimonides
February 02, 2021 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBAdam and Mark move on to medieval philosophy! Beginning with the second half of St. Augustine's life, through Boethius and the great early Muslim and Jewish philosophers, all the way to Maimonides, the duo breaks down the doings of many of the great medieval philosophers. Scattered amongst the discussion are several Star Trek references and discussions of Latin classes. Give us your opinions here!
Episode 11: Philosophy and Faith: Augustine to Maimonides
February 02, 2021 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBAdam and Mark move on to medieval philosophy! Beginning with the second half of St. Augustine's life, through Boethius and the great early Muslim and Jewish philosophers, all the way to Maimonides, the duo breaks down the doings of many of the great medieval philosophers. Scattered amongst the discussion are several Star Trek references and discussions of Latin classes.
Episode 10: God
January 25, 2021 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBPolytheism, monotheism, and trinities, oh my! In this episode, Mark and Adam look at the evolution of Ancient theology as philosophers move away from the polytheism of the Greeks and head into belief in monotheistic prime movers. They also talk for an excessive amount of time about whether or not you can really think about thinking, or if you are really just thinking about nothing when you are only thinking abut thinking thoughts. They also notice a distinct trend towards the basis of Christ...
S1 E10: God
January 25, 2021 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBPolytheism, monotheism, and trinities, oh my! In this episode, Mark and Adam look at the evolution of Ancient theology as philosophers move away from the polytheism of the Greeks and head into belief in monotheistic prime movers. They also talk for an excessive amount of time about whether or not you can really think about thinking, or if you are really just thinking about nothing when you are only thinking abut thinking thoughts. They also notice a distinct trend towards the basis of Christ...
Episode 9: How to Live: Ethics
January 18, 2021 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBMark and Adam continue with Chapter 8 of Anthony Kenny's History of Western Philosophy, which is all about ancient ethics. From the first moralist Democritus to Aristotle to the Stoics, all kinds of different ethical views are discussed. Mark discusses his favorites of Democritus' aphorisms (with Adam throwing in some Norse wisdom), and a discussion of sin and the ultimate goal of life begins and is to be continued next episode. Also, Adam hates the Sceptics.
S1 E9: How to Live: Ethics
January 18, 2021 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBMark and Adam continue with Chapter 8 of Anthony Kenny's History of Western Philosophy, which is all about ancient ethics. From the first moralist Democritus to Aristotle to the Stoics, all kinds of different ethical views are discussed. Mark discusses his favorites of Democritus' aphorisms (with Adam throwing in some Norse wisdom), and a discussion of sin and the ultimate goal of life begins and is to be continued next episode. Also, Adam hates the Sceptics. Give us your opinions here!
S1 E8: Soul and Mind
January 11, 2021 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBMark is convinced of Adam's beliefs on God's knowledge and humanity's free will! Well, part of it, anyway. And Adam doesn't convince him. St. Augustine does. But it's still a victory! In this episode, Ancient ideas on Soul and Mind are broken down, from Pythagoras to Plato to St. Augustine. The soul's immortality and human free will are also major topics, as well as a story of Mark being chased by a dog and being laughed at by a group of people. Give us your opinions here!
Episode 8: Soul and Mind
January 11, 2021 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBMark is convinced of Adam's beliefs on God's knowledge and humanity's free will! Well, part of it, anyway. And Adam doesn't convince him. St. Augustine does. But it's still a victory! In this episode, Ancient ideas on Soul and Mind are broken down, from Pythagoras to Plato to St. Augustine. The soul's immortality and human free will are also major topics, as well as a story of Mark being chased by a dog and being laughed at by a group of people.
Episode 8: Soul And Mind
January 11, 2021 03:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBMark is convinced of Adam's beliefs on God's knowledge and humanity's free will! Well, part of it, anyway. And Adam doesn't convince him. St. Augustine does. But it's still a victory! In this episode, Ancient ideas on Soul and Mind are broken down, from Pythagoras to Plato to St. Augustine. The soul's immortality and human free will are also major topics, as well as a story of Mark being chased by a dog and being laughed at by a group of people.
S1 E7: What There Is: Metaphysics
January 04, 2021 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBMark and Adam discuss different ancient views on metaphysics, from Parmenides to Plato to the Stoics. Metaphysics, or the study of Being, can be clouded in definitions, but it provides a helpful framework for what a being is. Adam also finally finds a chance to reference 60s music, and, as always, mentions his hatred for the Sceptics. Give us your opinions here!
Episode 7: What There Is: Metaphysics
January 04, 2021 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBMark and Adam discuss different ancient views on metaphysics, from Parmenides to Plato to the Stoics. Metaphysics, or the study of Being, can be clouded in definitions, but it provides a helpful framework for what a being is. Adam also finally finds a chance to reference 60s music, and, as always, mentions his hatred for the Sceptics.
Episode 6: How Things Happen: Physics
December 28, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThe God discussion continues! In this episode, Mark and Adam look at Aristotle's views on Physics and the Stoic look at causality and determinism. The ongoing discussion of fatalism and infinite knowledge continues in full swing, now framed with more ancient philosophy.
S1 E6: How Things Happen: Physics
December 28, 2020 03:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThe God discussion continues! In this episode, Mark and Adam look at Aristotle's views on Physics and the Stoic look at causality and determinism. The ongoing discussion of fatalism and infinite knowledge continues in full swing, now framed with more ancient philosophy. Give us your opinions here!
Episode 5: Knowledge and its Limits: Epistemology
December 21, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this episode, Mark and Adam discuss epistemology, or the inquiry into what is knowledge and what is knowable. From pre-Socratic epistemology to Plato to Scepticism, they discuss what the ancient Greeks believed about what is and isn't the truth. The discussion of an infinitely knowledgeable God continues, Tolkien is referenced, and Adam decides that he really hates the Sceptics.
S1 E5: Knowledge and Its Limits: Epistemology
December 21, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this episode, Mark and Adam discuss epistemology, or the inquiry into what is knowledge and what is knowable. From pre-Socratic epistemology to Plato to Scepticism, they discuss what the ancient Greeks believed about what is and isn't the truth. The discussion of an infinitely knowledgeable God continues, Tolkien is referenced, and Adam decides that he really hates the Sceptics. Give us your opinions here!
Episode 5: Knowledge and Its Limits: Epistemology
December 21, 2020 03:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this episode, Mark and Adam discuss epistemology, or the inquiry into what is knowledge and what is knowable. From pre-Socratic epistemology to Plato to Scepticism, they discuss what the ancient Greeks believed about what is and isn't the truth. The discussion of an infinitely knowledgeable God continues, Tolkien is referenced, and Adam decides that he really hates the Sceptics.
Episode 4: How to Argue: Logic
December 14, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode, Mark and Adam loosely discuss the fourth chapter of Anthony Kenney's "A New History of Western Philosophy." Centered around both the Aristotelian and Stoic views on Logic, they discuss the roots and beginnings of what has became Western logical reasoning. As per usual, there are several Tolkien references and a feature-length side discussion on whether or not free will and an infinitely knowledgeable God can exist.
S1 E4: How to Argue: Logic
December 14, 2020 03:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode, Mark and Adam loosely discuss the fourth chapter of Anthony Kenney's "A New History of Western Philosophy." Centered around both the Aristotelian and Stoic views on Logic, they discuss the roots and beginnings of what has became Western logical reasoning. As per usual, there are several Tolkien references and a feature-length side discussion on whether or not free will and an infinitely knowledgeable God can exist. Give us your opinions here!
S1 E3: Schools of Thought: Aristotle to Augustine
December 07, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIn this episode, Mark and Adam discuss the second chapter of "A New History of Western Philosophy," Schools of Thought: Aristotle to Augustine. They break down an in-depth look at Aristotle's teachings, look at the philosophies of Stoicism, and touch on the beginnings of St. Augustine's ideas. They also mispronounce Aristotelianism many times and begin arguing about the true hero of "The Lord of the Rings!" Give us your opinions here!
Episode 3: Schools of Thought: Aristotle to Augustine
December 07, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIn this episode, Mark and Adam discuss the second chapter of "A New History of Western Philosophy," Schools of Thought: Aristotle to Augustine. They break down an in-depth look at Aristotle's teachings, look at the philosophies of Stoicism, and touch on the beginnings of St. Augustine's ideas. They also mispronounce Aristotelianism many times and begin arguing about the true hero of "The Lord of the Rings!"
Episode 2: Beginnings: From Pythagoras to Plato
November 30, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn this episode, Mark and Adam break down the first chapter of Anthony Kenney's "A New History of Western Philosophy." From the founding father of Greek philosophy, Thales of Miletus, to the ego of Heraclitus and the convoluted mess of Plato's "Republic," the beginnings of Greek philosophy are broken down in great detail. As expected, there are more references to Tolkien and linguistics!
S1 E2: Beginnings: From Pythagoras to Plato
November 30, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn this episode, Mark and Adam break down the first chapter of Anthony Kenney's "A New History of Western Philosophy." From the founding father of Greek philosophy, Thales of Miletus, to the ego of Heraclitus and the convoluted mess of Plato's "Republic," the beginnings of Greek philosophy are broken down in great detail. As expected, there are more references to Tolkien and linguistics! Give us your opinions here!
Episode 1: General Introduction
November 23, 2020 01:00 - 29 minutes - 19.9 MBIn the first episode of Unlimited Opinions, Mark and Adam discuss who they are and their interest in philosophy. They also break down the historic and philosophic approaches towards studying philosophy and why philosophy is important today. Also, Tolkien and language references!
S1 E1: General Introduction
November 23, 2020 01:00 - 29 minutes - 19.9 MBIn the first episode of Unlimited Opinions, Mark and Adam discuss who they are and their interest in philosophy. They also break down the historic and philosophic approaches towards studying philosophy and why philosophy is important today. Also, Tolkien and language references! Give us your opinions here!