Episode 1, Plato's Cave

The supreme being of classical theism is unlimited in power, knowledge, and goodness – a being distinct from the world, who creates it out of nothing and governs it from beyond. On this picture, we are not identical with God. God's consciousness is not our consciousness – and our ...  Show more

The supreme being of classical theism is unlimited in power, knowledge, and goodness – a being distinct from the world, who creates it out of nothing and governs it from beyond. On this picture, we are not identical with God. God's consciousness is not our consciousness – and our ...  Show more

David and Tamler continue their discussion of Plato's allegory of the cave. We talk about the connections with mystical traditions including Gnosticism, Sufism, and Buddhist paths to awakening. We also dig deeper into what Socrates calls 'dialectic' – what allows this method t ...

Get episodes without adverts + bonus episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! A horrible pirate called the Denschman terrorises a small Scottish island. But when a storm leaves the Denschman trapped in a cave, will the people of the isl ...  Show more

Join us as we uncover the mysteries of Cosquer Cave, a submerged prehistoric site located off the coast of Marseille, France. This episode invites listeners on a journey through the cave’s intricate passages, where ancient artists left their mark with stunning rock paintings and ...  Show more

Tom LaPonte is faced with terrifying words, and must confront the whispers which keep him up at night, and hear the words spoken by the Man in The Cave. Those words have begun to unravel the secrets of the past, and now Tom must face them head-on. Written and Narrated By: Cole We ...  Show more