Philosophy as De-Mythology

Turning Point Education Prep Year Commencement Address

In episode forty-one, Dr. Firestone shares his commencement address for the inaugural year of Turning Point Education's Prep Year program. He discusses the origins of the program, the highs and lows of the year, and what he hopes the students got out of it. The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories. Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years. Facebook: The Firestone Files YouTube: The Firestone Files Instagram: @TheFirestoneFiles Twitter: @FirestoneFiles TikTok: @thefirestonefiles

Philosophy as De-Mythology

In episode forty, Dr. Firestone discusses Philosophy as de-myth. He summarizes his Philosophy as Myth episode and explores how good philosophy can be done by de-mythologizing and interpreting the stories we tell. He closes by briefly discussing the work that Jordan Peterson has done in this area. The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories. Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years. Facebook: The Firestone Files YouTube: The Firestone Files Instagram: @TheFirestoneFiles Twitter: @FirestoneFiles TikTok: @thefirestonefiles

Philosophy as Myth

In episode thirty-nine, Dr. Firestone discusses what may be the earliest practice of philosophy: myth. He summarizes the What is Philosophy series and dives into the work of Joseph Campbell on the hero's journey. The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories. Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years. Facebook: The Firestone Files YouTube: The Firestone Files Instagram: @TheFirestoneFiles Twitter: @FirestoneFiles TikTok: @thefirestonefiles

Episode 38 | The Achievements of an Oldest Sibling

In episode thirty-eight, Dr. Firestone interviews his eldest child, Hannah. They discuss growing up as a oldest child, Hannah's early endeavors (such as starting a babysitting business in high school), her time studying at Amherst, and her academic and career work since graduating. Check out her current endeavors by visiting https://www.globalcapitalallocation.com/ Check out The Firestone Files Facebook page for weekly livestreams discussing the week's topic. The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories. Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years. Facebook: The Firestone Files YouTube: The Firestone Files Instagram: @TheFirestoneFiles Twitter: @FirestoneFiles TikTok: @thefirestonefiles

Episode 37 | Logic and Ethics: The Foundation of Philosophy

In episode thirty-seven, Dr. Firestone concludes his discussion of the question, "What is philosophy?" He describes "The Tree of Philosophy" and makes the argument that logic and ethics are the two pillars of good philosophy. Check out The Firestone Files Facebook page for weekly livestreams discussing that week's topic. The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories. Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years. YouTube: ⁨@FirestoneFiles⁩ Spotify: The Firestone Files Facebook: The Firestone Files Instagram: @TheFirestoneFiles Twitter: @FirestoneFiles TikTok: @thefirestonefiles