Today we finish our discussion of Plato with the dialogue Theatetus, which is basically about knowledge. Spoiler, they conclude that they don't know what knowledge is, but this is kind of in line with Socrates' whole schtick. We share our thoughts on what knowledge is though, so listeners have that to look forward to!

Today we continue our discussion of Plato's dialogues with book I of the Republic. Basically Socrates hears and refutes 3 definitions of justice, proposes his own loose definition, refutes that, discusses death, and once again concludes he knows nothing.

Today we begin our discussion of Plato's dialogues with 'Socrates' Defense/Apology'. Basically Socrates' was on trial for corrupting the youth and not believing in God, so he refutes that, discusses his Oracle, and explains if he has any wisdom, it's because he knows he has no wisdom. I.e., we're all idiots so don't get carried away. Spoiler, he gets condemned.

Today we talk with Brother X about Peter Szendy’s book “Listen: A History of Our Ears. Specifically we discuss chapter 2, which makes some pretty philosophical points about whether people degrade arrangements more in modern times than they did prior to 1773. He also puts forth the idea that the arrangement works in tandem with the original work to strive towards a sort of ideal "Work". We do some post hoc dunking on Liszt, Schumann, and Berlioz as well, but of course it’s all in good fun….

Today we finish our discussion/reading of Rose Wilder Lane's book "Discovery of Freedom". Specifically we focus on the "Feudal System", "The English Liberties", and "The Third Attempt", The Feudal System chapter basically discuss how feudalism spawned from christendom and preserved the Abrahamic tradition of individualism/that all people are free; the English Liberties essentially talks about how England was the only European country to maintain feudalism after the middle ages (as opposed to the others which succumbed to Monarchy), and they spawned into a "Nation of Shopkeepers"; and the Third Attempt discusses how the U.S.A. is the third attempt (with Abraham/Christ, and Mohammed being the first two) to embrace the idea that all people are free, etc.   Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and don't represent any institution we may or may not be a part of, respectively.

Today we discuss Rose Wilder Lane's book "Discovery of Freedom". Specifically we focus on "War" from Part I, and "The First Attempt" and "The Second Attempt" from Part II. Ultimately she's making the point that Abraham, Muhammad, and Jesus all preached about individualism and breaking away from authority figures. Also, war == bad.   Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and don't represent any institution we may or may not be a part of, respectively.

Today we discuss Rose Wilder Lane's book "Discovery of Freedom". Specifically we focus on Part I and talk about her belief that only individuals can control their own energy (as opposed to an outside authority) and that all organization wastes human energy (but organization that is maintained without force will reach a natural limit of wastefulness, while those with force exceed the natural limit). We talk about other stuff too, man.   Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and don't represent any institution we may or may not be a part of, respectively.

Today we discuss 'The Machiavellians, Defenders of Freedom" by James Burnham. We focus on Section VI "Pareto: The Nature of Social Action", which detail's Pareto's theory of logical/non-logical actions, derivatives/residuals, and the circulation of the elites.   Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and don't represent any institution we may or may not be a part of, respectively.

Today we discuss 'The Machiavellians, Defenders of Freedom" by James Burnham. We focus on Section V "Michels: The Limits of Democracy", which detail's Michel's critique of democracy and his iron law of oligarchy.   Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and don't represent any institution we may or may not be a part of, respectively.

Today we discuss 'The Machiavellians, Defenders of Freedom" by James Burnham. We focus on Section 2 "Machiavelli: The Science of Power", which breaks down Machiavelli's method and political theories.   Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and don't represent any institution we may or may not be a part of, respectively.