Những podcast Socrates In The City hay nhất (2024)

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The Dark City: Gotham's Symbolism Decoding Society: The Role of Semiotics 46:12

4d ago46:12

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This conversation delves into the representation of Gotham City as a text, exploring its origins, meanings, and the semiotic analysis of its imagery. Dan, Richard, and John discuss the historical context of the term 'Gotham', its connections to urban design, and the dualities present in its narrative, particularly through the lens of Batman. They e…

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Searching for the sublime and the beauty problem. 53:54

19d ago53:54

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In this conversation, The Spinoza Triad John Gibbs& Dr. Richard Miller discuss the film 'The Uglies' and its implications on contemporary culture, beauty standards, and the influence of technology on identity. The discussion delves into themes such as transhumanism, the motif of the frontier in storytelling, and the philosophical debates surroundin…

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Sartre and the Search for Authenticity 40:26

25d ago40:26

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In this episode, the Spinoza Triad, Dan Rowland, Dr. Richard Miller, and John Gibbs discuss Existentialism and some of the ideas of Jean-Paul Sartre. We explore how Existentialism emphasizes individual freedom and responsibility and how the anguish of existence is a central theme in Sartre's work. We conclude that while freedom can be both empoweri…

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Socrates and the limits of free speech 39:04

1M ago39:04

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In this conversation, John, Dan and Rich discuss the life and trial of Socrates. They explore Plato's representation of Socrates and the accusations he faced, including corrupting youth and introducing alternative gods. They also touch on Socrates' belief in the existence of a personal spirit guide and his views on the nature of knowledge and truth…

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – America: Past, Present, and Future 1:24:23

2M ago1:24:23

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Host Eric Metaxas welcomes lawyer, activist, and Independent Presidential candidate Mr. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the Socrates in the City stage with a standing ovation for a conversation on America. In keeping with the forum’s history, Mr. Metaxas asks Mr. Kennedy the big questions, questions on “life, God, and other small topics”. Conversation top…

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Techno Feudalism. What killed Capitalism? 50:50

2M ago50:50

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The conversation explores the central themes of Yanis Varoufakis' book 'Technofeudalism' and the impact of technology on capitalism. The discussion covers topics such as the shift in capitalism after the 2008 financial crisis, the role of behavior modification in the digital age, the control and manipulation of online identities, the rise of cloud …

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Philosophy and the age of fear. 1:01:06

4M ago1:01:06

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In this episode, the Spinoza Triad, Dr Richard Miller, John Gibbs, and Dan Rowland discuss the topic of fear. We start by reflecting on stoicism and later consider Satre, Hagel, Gramsci, Althusser, and Neil Postman.

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Roger Kimball: The Intellectual Life 28:48

5M ago28:48

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The esteemed editor of The New Criterion — a monthly review of the arts and intellectual life – and president of Encounter Books, Roger Kimball, and Socrates host Eric Metaxas, sit down for a delightful conversation on the intellectual life, touching on subjects from the inversion of virtue to political correctness to the effects of the sexual revo…

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Michael Wilkerson: Why America Matters 49:36

5M ago49:36

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Wallstreet businessman turned author Michael Wilkerson sits down with host Eric Metaxas to answer the question of if and why America matters. After his business in Africa was paused during the 2020 Covid shutdowns, Wilkerson’s eyes were opened to the partisan, cultural, and ideological divides in America, and he wondered if the nation could still b…

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John West: Human Zoos: America’s Forgotten History of Scientific Racism 51:55

5M ago51:55

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The day after his Socrates in the City event on C.S. Lewis and Scientism, The Discovery Institute’s Dr. John West sits down with Host Eric Metaxas to discuss his documentary Human Zoos: America’s Forgotten History of Scientific Racism. Human Zoos tells the shocking story of how thousands of indigenous peoples were put on public display in America i…

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Casey Luskin: The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith 38:09

5M ago38:09

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Scientist and attorney Casey Luskin sits down with Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas to explore these big questions: Is science objective? How did humans come into existence? How do you reconcile faith and science? Luskin is the editor of The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith and co-author of Science and Human Origins and Associate Dire…

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Louis Markos: Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian Eyes 1:05:18

5M ago1:05:18

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English Professor at Houston Baptist University, Louis Markos, returns for a second conversation with Socrates in the City’s Eric Metaxas. For this entertaining Studio conversation, the duo illustrate how ancient myths point to Christ, discussing C.S. Lewis, Pandora’s Box, Genesis, and much else along the way. The post Louis Markos: Myth Made Fact:…

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Louis Markos: From Plato to Christ: How Platonic Thought Shaped the Christian Faith 58:45

5M ago58:45

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Louis Markos, English Professor at Houston Baptist University, joins host Eric Metaxas for a fascinating conversation on how the work of Plato — Socrates’s student and Aristotle’s teacher — has shaped the Christian faith. In this lively discussion, the two look at Plato’s best-known texts and talk about how it affected figures like Augustine, Dante…

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John Zmirak: No Second Amendment, No First 1:05:34

5M ago1:05:34

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The Stream’s John Zmirak and host Eric Metaxas sit down to discuss Zmirak’s new book: No Second Amendment, No First. No Second Amendment, No First is nothing less an urgent call for moral clarity, and a full-throated reminder of what is at stake in the war for our nation’s soul. The post John Zmirak: No Second Amendment, No First first appeared on …

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Andrew Klavan: The Truth and Beauty Part Two 1:18:51

5M ago1:18:51

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Writer and cultural commentator Andrew Klavan returns for an in-depth conversation with host Eric Metaxas on his nonfiction book, The Truth and Beauty. The two discuss the Romantic’s response to the collapse of European thought and belief and what that means for us today. The post Andrew Klavan: The Truth and Beauty Part Two first appeared on Socra…

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Hadley Arkes: Mere Natural Law 20:51

5M ago20:51

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Is there a “law” hidden beneath the written law? Hadley Arkes, professor of law for nearly fifty years, and host Eric Metaxas sit down to discuss how the framers of the Constitution regarded the “self-evident” truths of the Natural Law as foundational. The post Hadley Arkes: Mere Natural Law first appeared on Socrates in the City.…

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Margarita Mooney Clayton: The Wounds of Beauty 1:22:01

5M ago1:22:01

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What does truth have to do with beauty, and what does beauty have to do with goodness? Princeton Theological Seminary’s Margarita Mooney Clayton and host Eric Metaxas sit down to discuss the meaning of beauty as defined by figures such as St. Augustine, Plato, and C.S. Lewis, and its great significance for a materialistic generation. The post Marga…

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Scott Atlas: The Fight to Stop COVID-19 from Destroying America 1:20:42

5M ago1:20:42

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Medical doctor, public health policy expert, and senior fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institute Dr. Scott Atlas joins host Eric Metaxas to share details from his time on the White House’s COVID-19 Task Force. The post Scott Atlas: The Fight to Stop COVID-19 from Destroying America first appeared on Socrates in the City.…

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Anthony Bradley: Heroic Fraternities 1:09:11

6M ago1:09:11

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Dr. Anthony Bradley and host Eric Metaxas discuss the unique position of fraternities to provide men with support, friendship, and mentors, and create opportunities for heroism and hope in an age of anxiety and socioeconomic change. To watch the full interview, head to Socrates+ at socratesinthecityplus.com. The post Anthony Bradley: Heroic Fratern…

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Heather Mac Donald: When Race Trumps Merit 1:17:55

6M ago1:17:55

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Public intellectual and author Heather Mac Donald and host Eric Metaxas discuss ideologies that are infecting Western institutions. The two argue that lowering standards in the name of inclusion leads to mediocrity, and worse, and offer some solutions. For the full interview, head to Socrates+ at socratesinthecityplus.com. The post Heather Mac Dona…

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James O’Keefe: American Muckraker: Rethinking Journalism for the 21st Century 1:09:09

6M ago1:09:09

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Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas sits down with investigative journalist James O’Keefe and founder of O’Keefe Media Group, for a conversation on the cost of truth telling. The two discuss many things including the history of whistleblowing, why O’Keefe has hope for the future of journalism, and his recent work with stories that include a flee…

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Dr. John West: C. S. Lewis and Scientism 1:07:43

6M ago1:07:43

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Beloved for the Chronicles of Narnia and his books of Christian apologetics, C.S. Lewis was also was a prophetic critic of the growing power of scientism in modern society, the misguided effort to apply science to areas outside its proper bounds. In this wide-ranging interview, Eric Metaxas speaks with John West about his book “The Magicians Twin: …

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Dennis Prager: Israel’s Place in the World 1:18:15

6M ago1:18:15

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It was on October 7, 2023 when Hamas terrorists brutalized Israelis in the deadliest attack since the Holocaust. The whole world watched in horror as millions tried to process what took place and why. Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas and guest — and dear friend — Dennis Prager sat down together to process and discuss Israel’s place in the wor…

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Steven Collins: Discovering the City of Sodom 1:18:29

6M ago1:18:29

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The stunning details of the discovery of biblical Sodom, including the moment archeologist Dr. Steven Collins first kneeled at the site to finding Trinitite-like glass to unearthing the gates where Lot sat, is full of dramatic twists and turns. This interview took place at Socrates in the City in Fort Worth, Texas, October 12th, 2023. The post Stev…