Episode 193: Free Wanting (Frankfurt's "Freed...

Tamler and David discuss books 20, 21, & 22 of The Odyssey. Beginning with omens and portents and ending with merciless slaughter (with a bow contest in between), we finally see Odysseus' plans for revenge reach fruition. 

David and Tamler steal some of Laurie Santos' podcast money (she'll never miss it), drive to LA, and pull over in the rain to spend the night in the Bates Motel. That lanky young man in the office seems nice if a bit awkward, not sure about his mother though. Plus, we share a few ...  Show more

What subjects did Kant explore in his works, and what questions did he seek to answer? In the fifth episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we delve into Kant’s ideas on freedom and autonomy. We are joined by Prof. Dieter Schönecker, a Kant expert from the University of Siegen in Germany, to d ...  Show more

Freedom sounds great as an idea. Who doesn't want to be free to do what they want? But when you take a closer look, freedom becomes more complicated. What does it really mean to be free — and how free can we be? On this episode, we'll look at freedom from different perspectives. ...  Show more

Does anyone have any real agency? What do McDonald’s and Oxford University have in common? And why did Angela give up on philosophy?

Dive into the age-old debate of fate vs. free will as seen in classic literature. Discover how this theme shapes characters, stories, and our own reflections on life. Find the full article on https://englishpluspodcast.com/fate-vs-free-will-exploring-a-timeless-literary-conflict/ ...  Show more