Latest World mythology Podcast Episodes
S8 E14: Season Finale - Who's Right? And How Can You Tell?
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - July 09, 2024 02:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsGood riddance to George Lakoff's Moral Politics! In this season finale, we discuss the last section of Lakoff's book, in which he lays out his reasons for being a liberal. His reasons are of course based on his book-long characterization of conservatives as being stupid, crazy, and evil, so his ...
S8 E14: Season Finale - Who's Right? And How Can You Tell?
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - July 09, 2024 02:00 - 47 minutesGood riddance to George Lakoff's Moral Politics! In this season finale, we discuss the last section of Lakoff's book, in which he lays out his reasons for being a liberal. His reasons are of course based on his book-long characterization of conservatives as being stupid, crazy, and evil, so his ...
S8 E13: How Can You Love Your Country and Hate Your Government?
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - July 02, 2024 03:00 - 37 minutesThis guy doesn't even know about federalism! Join us as we discuss George Lakoff's magnificent discussion on how he is confused by the concept of federalism, and how he divides up other varieties of liberals and conservatives. We also discuss how Lakoff fundamentally refutes his entire book, ins...
S8 E13: How Can You Love Your Country and Hate Your Government?
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - July 02, 2024 03:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis guy doesn't even know about federalism! Join us as we discuss George Lakoff's magnificent discussion on how he is confused by the concept of federalism, and how he divides up other varieties of liberals and conservatives. We also discuss how Lakoff fundamentally refutes his entire book, ins...
S8 E12: Two Models of Christianity and Abortion
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - June 25, 2024 02:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAt this point, our criticisms of Lakoff have even started boring even us, so in this episode, we use his brief (and incorrect) descriptions of liberal and conservative approaches to Christianity and abortion as jumping-off points for our own ideas. We discuss the necessity of a hierarchy within ...
S8 E12: Two Models of Christianity and Abortion
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - June 25, 2024 02:00 - 43 minutesAt this point, our criticisms of Lakoff have even started boring even us, so in this episode, we use his brief (and incorrect) descriptions of liberal and conservative approaches to Christianity and abortion as jumping-off points for our own ideas. We discuss the necessity of a hierarchy within ...
S8 E11: Regulation, the Environment, and the Culture Wars
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - June 18, 2024 02:00 - 43 minutesIs this our angriest episode yet? Possibly! Join us as we discuss George Lakoff's thoughts on some of the most controversial topics: affirmative action, gay rights, education, the environment, and much more! As always, we point out the issues with an overly simplistic description of the conserva...
S8 E11: Regulation, the Environment, and the Culture Wars
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - June 18, 2024 02:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIs this our angriest episode yet? Possibly! Join us as we discuss George Lakoff's thoughts on some of the most controversial topics: affirmative action, gay rights, education, the environment, and much more! As always, we point out the issues with an overly simplistic description of the conserva...
S8 E10: Crime and the Death Penalty
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - June 11, 2024 02:00 - 55 minutesAs we all know, conservatives simply view the legal system in a very simple formula: more punishment = more good. Conservatives are certainly not concerned with a millenia-old theological, philosophical, legal, and moral tradition that argues for the responsibility of an individual's free will o...
S8 E10: Crime and the Death Penalty
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - June 11, 2024 02:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAs we all know, conservatives simply view the legal system in a very simple formula: more punishment = more good. Conservatives are certainly not concerned with a millenia-old theological, philosophical, legal, and moral tradition that argues for the responsibility of an individual's free will o...
S8 E9: Social Programs and Taxes
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - June 04, 2024 02:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIgnoring his horrible takes on conservatism, George Lakoff actually does a decent job of explaining the liberal worldview on social programs and taxes. Maybe this shouldn't be surprising - he definitely agrees with the liberals on everything. Join us as we discuss his analysis of liberal and con...
S8 E9: Social Programs and Taxes
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - June 04, 2024 02:00 - 48 minutesIgnoring his horrible takes on conservatism, George Lakoff actually does a decent job of explaining the liberal worldview on social programs and taxes. Maybe this shouldn't be surprising - he definitely agrees with the liberals on everything. Join us as we discuss his analysis of liberal and con...
S8 E8: Moral Categories in Politics
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - May 28, 2024 03:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsGeorge Lakoff is right about one thing: conservatives do not like Hillary Clinton. In this episode, we look at Lakoff's descriptions of how liberals and conservatives categorize the ideal and worst citizens. Do conservatives really just care about upholding the current authority? Are liberals th...
S8 E8: Moral Categories in Politics
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - May 28, 2024 03:00 - 51 minutesGeorge Lakoff is right about one thing: conservatives do not like Hillary Clinton. In this episode, we look at Lakoff's descriptions of how liberals and conservatives categorize the ideal and worst citizens. Do conservatives really just care about upholding the current authority? Are liberals th...
S8 E7: A New Understanding of American Politics
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - May 21, 2024 21:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, we actually give Lakoff some credit! He is embarking on a good project: analyzing liberal and conservative speech into a cohesive cognitive worldview. Unfortunately, he still can't seem to understand conservatives. We look at his descriptions of how liberals misunderstand conser...
S8 E7: A New Understanding of American Politics
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - May 21, 2024 21:00 - 49 minutesIn this episode, we actually give Lakoff some credit! He is embarking on a good project: analyzing liberal and conservative speech into a cohesive cognitive worldview. Unfortunately, he still can't seem to understand conservatives. We look at his descriptions of how liberals misunderstand conser...
S8 E6: Nurturant Parent Morality
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - May 14, 2024 03:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDespite not really understanding morality, Lakoff does accurately describe the views of the nurturant parent! Join us as we discuss his description of this moral system that believes that people who need help should be treated like children, that promoting your self-interest is a moral good, and...
S8 E6: Nurturant Parent Morality
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - May 14, 2024 03:00 - 56 minutesDespite not really understanding morality, Lakoff does accurately describe the views of the nurturant parent! Join us as we discuss his description of this moral system that believes that people who need help should be treated like children, that promoting your self-interest is a moral good, and...
S8 E5: Strict Father Morality
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - May 07, 2024 02:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsDoes George Lakoff understand nothing about conservative morality? Maybe! Join us as we discuss his idea of Strict Father Morality, a system that he thinks conservatives believe in, with respect only for authority and strict punishments for those who do wrong. Somehow, Lakoff misses the fact tha...
S8 E5: Strict Father Morality
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - May 07, 2024 02:00 - 59 minutesDoes George Lakoff understand nothing about conservative morality? Maybe! Join us as we discuss his idea of Strict Father Morality, a system that he thinks conservatives believe in, with respect only for authority and strict punishments for those who do wrong. Somehow, Lakoff misses the fact tha...
S8 E4: Experiential Morality and Keeping the Moral Books
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - April 30, 2024 02:00 - 1 hourWhich came first? Foundational moral thinking or metaphors that we use to express those foundations? George Lakoff seems to think the language came first! Join us as we try to figure out Lakoff's chicken-or-the-egg moral system as he outlines the metaphor of accounting and how morality is viewed...
S8 E4: Experiential Morality and Keeping the Moral Books
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - April 30, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWhich came first? Foundational moral thinking or metaphors that we use to express those foundations? George Lakoff seems to think the language came first! Join us as we try to figure out Lakoff's chicken-or-the-egg moral system as he outlines the metaphor of accounting and how morality is viewed...
S8 E3: The Worldview Problem for American Politics
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - April 23, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsOur very first episode with a live studio audience! Join us as we discuss what linguist George Lakoff views as the worldviews of liberals and conservatives. In this episode, we examine what Lakoff thinks confuses liberals about conservative views (while also just attempting to refute the conserv...
S8 E3: The Worldview Problem for American Politics
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - April 23, 2024 02:00 - 1 hourOur very first episode with a live studio audience! Join us as we discuss what linguist George Lakoff views as the worldviews of liberals and conservatives. In this episode, we examine what Lakoff thinks confuses liberals about conservative views (while also just attempting to refute the conserv...
S8 E2: The Mind and Politics
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - April 16, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss George Lakoff's completely analytical, opinion-free, 100% objective explanation of what he views as the role of cognitive linguists in examining liberal and conservative worldviews. We discuss whether or not unconscious thoughts truly exist, the importance of categori...
S8 E2: The Mind and Politics
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - April 16, 2024 02:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, we discuss George Lakoff's completely analytical, opinion-free, 100% objective explanation of what he views as the role of cognitive linguists in examining liberal and conservative worldviews. We discuss whether or not unconscious thoughts truly exist, the importance of categori...
S8 E1: Preface to George Lakoff's "Moral Politics"
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - April 09, 2024 02:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn this first episode of Season 8, we look at the preface to our new book: George Lakoff's Moral Politics: How Liberals and Conservatives Think, which examines the different linguistic metaphors that liberals and conservatives use to shape their worldview. We discuss Lakoff's plan for the book, ...
S8 E1: Preface to George Lakoff's "Moral Politics"
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - April 09, 2024 02:00 - 56 minutesIn this first episode of Season 8, we look at the preface to our new book: George Lakoff's Moral Politics: How Liberals and Conservatives Think, which examines the different linguistic metaphors that liberals and conservatives use to shape their worldview. We discuss Lakoff's plan for the book, ...
S7 E11: Season Finale - The Cause and Cure of Relativism
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - March 19, 2024 02:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIs the sexual revolution the true cause of moral relativism, or are the two intertwined? In this final episode covering Peter Kreeft's A Refutation of Moral Relativism, we look at some of the biggest cultural issues in the world today, particularly contraception, abortion, and divorce. We also t...
S7 E11: Season Finale - The Cause and Cure of Relativism
Unlimited Opinions - Philosophy, Theology, Linguistics, & More - March 19, 2024 02:00 - 54 minutesIs the sexual revolution the true cause of moral relativism, or are the two intertwined? In this final episode covering Peter Kreeft's A Refutation of Moral Relativism, we look at some of the biggest cultural issues in the world today, particularly contraception, abortion, and divorce. We also t...
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