#15: (#2) Torah Portion: Genesis and Samuel

#16 : Totems and Taboos-Pt. 1

This is a two-part discussion on the topic of what is seen as Taboo in various cultures.  Please support the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

#15: (#2) Torah Portion: Genesis and Samuel

Today's Torah portion was discussed on Rosh Hashanah the Jewish New Year or "Day of Shouting" as its known. The selections were the story of Abraham and Sara having Isaac and the story of Hannah having Samuel. I guess the theme of today is unexpected miracles.  Please subscribe to the show on iTunes and leave a review! Become a member of TGS @ Patreon/TheGardenSchool

#14: (#1) Torah Portion: Dueteronomy and Isaiah

Today we will be discussing selections from Dueteronomy and Isaiah of the Hebrew Bible. This will be part of a weekly Torah reading. We hope you enjoy! Please listen and follow us on iTunes!

#13: Social Display: The Presentation of the Self in Everyday Life

This episode of The Garden School features a discussion on Identity. What does it mean to be a Self in the world? How should an Individual act? Miles and I will be looking at Erving Goffman and the concept of Dramaturgy -- that life is a Drama.

#12: Manifest Image Vs. Scientific Image - An Ongoing Discussion On The Limits of Scientism

In our 13th episode of the podcast, we embark on a conversation that will be an ongoing topic on The Garden School Podcast, the limitations of the Scientific perspective. We will be using Wilfrid Sellars as our guide to wade through these murky waters to ask the questions: -What are the limits of Science? -What do we gain in the Humanities? -How do we reconcile the two?