The Cult of Pythagoras

The Cult of Pythagoras

On this outstanding podcast, our host explores the mystical philosophy of every one's favorite theorem: the Pythagorean theorem. While you may know that A squared plus B squared equals C squared, you probably don't know that Pythagoras was a full-on cult leader that married himself to children, killed his insubordinates, and got an entire village to burn his commune down. Tune in for magic numbies, more true crime, and to find out why Pythagoras hated farting. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

John Locke's Lost Island

Join us this week for another iconic philosopher, the father of AMERICAN FREEDOM, and the inventor of extreme ownership: JOHN LOCKE. We talk about individual liberty, liberal and conservative snowflakes, as well as the Others who scared Locke into exile on his own island. Check out the ideas behind both the new Democratic Order of the USA and the inspiration behind a main character in the hit CBS television drama LOST. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Philosophy of Shakespeare I

On this epic and iconic podcast episode, we are covering the #1 content creator to-day: William Shakespeare and the philosophy behind his work. Cut to the 1590s. The mono-culture is back, and we have a high idea of society. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Nietzsche's Two Kinds of People

This week on Philosophy Digest, we are outlining the two kinds of people Nietzsche saw in his 19th century German world, his opium addiction and mental breakdown as well as his Nazi sister's philosophical appropriation of Nietzsche's ideas in the name of the National Socialists Nazi Party. She was a master who tried to control others, and he was a slave to his own poor mental health. Listen for a taste of the drama Funny philosophy, best recap, and full review. TO BE CONTINUED... ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Game of Thrones History and Philosophy II

PART II of II what happens to the child king? On this digestion, we are recapping the philosophy employed by humanity through the last millennium: the years 1000-2000, how history's kings tended to cease power and how the island of the not-so-United-Kingdom inspired the iconic HBO series Game of Thrones. We meet Shakespeare characters and deep dive into the social workings of that one European island that almost controlled the world. follow the host on instagram and tic tok @ johngavinTLDR ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.