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The latest episode offers the world premiere of bonus content to Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy. Get it here and nowhere else! Philosophy podcasts from Open Court's supercool Popular Culture and Philosophy book series. Eric Reitz ereitz@caruspub.com ℗ & © 2007 Open Court Publishing CompanySociety & Culture/Philosophy Monty Python and David Hume on Religion ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm no Open Court Monty Python and Philosophy This episode features John Huss's essay about how to prove or disprove the existence of God through the eyes of Monty Python and philosopher David Hume. Wed, 7 Feb 2007 17:00:00 CST 23:10 Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, religion, pop culture, Monty Python, David Hume <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/monty_and_hume.mp3 The Moral Status of the Double-0 Agent ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm no Open Court James Bond and Philosophy This episode features Matthew Tedesco's essay about Agent 007's Liscense to Kill and the moral problems it poses. Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:00:00 CST 22:54 Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, ethics, James Bond, liscense to kill <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/james_bond.mp3 Tony Soprano as Ethical Manager ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court The Sopranos and Philosophy This episode features Ronald Green's essay on how to be an effective manager like the mob boss Tony Soprano. Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:00:00 CST 27:26 yes Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, manager, Tony Soprano, ethics, Sopranos <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/tony.mp3 The Far East of Star Wars ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court Star Wars and Philosophy This episode features Walter (Ritoku) Robinson's essay on everything ch'i, ki, and zen in the Star Wars mythology. Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:00:00 CST 23:36 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, Star Wars, zen, buddhist, chi, the force, Luke Skywalker, light saber <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/star_wars.mp3 The Morality of Bootlegging Bob ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court Bob Dylan and Philosophy This episode features James C. Klagge's essay on the distinction between pirating and bootlegging, the rights of artists and fans, and why it might be no big deal to rip off Columbia Records. Tue, 6 Mar 2007 13:00:00 CST 28:46 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, Bob Dylan, Dylan, bootlegging, bootleg, pirating, DRM, ethics, music <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/bob_dylan.mp3 Chef, Socrates, and the Sage of Love ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court South Park and Philosophy This episode features Randall E. Auxier's essay on what South Park character Chef and the followers of controversial philosopher Leo Strauss know about love and sex. You don't know what they know, and you need to know! Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:00:00 CST 29:52 yes Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, Leo Strauss, South Park, sex, love, Socrates <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/south_park.mp3 Why Be Moral? Amorality and Psychopathy in Strangers on a Train ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court Hitchcock and Philosophy This episode features Steven M. Sanders's essay asking the perennial ethical question, Why be moral at all? Can Steven give us a compelling argument to not become a serial killer, for instance? Well?!? Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:00:00 CST 23:50 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, evil, Hitchcock, murder, psychopath, morality, Psycho <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/hitchcock.mp3 Themes in Contemporary Analytic Philosophy as Reflected in the Work of Monty Python ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court Monty Python and Philosophy This podcast features Gary L. Hardcastle giving his world-renowned, nationally acclaimed presentation of "Themes in Contemporary Analytic Philosophy as Reflected in the Work of Monty Python." Includes clips from "The Cheese Shop," "The Argument Clinic," and other Pythonesque episodes in the history of Western philosophy. Thu, 5 Apr 2007 12:00:00 CST 39:24 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, Monty Python, analytic, John Cleese, humor, Monty <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/analytic_python.mp3 Brownskirts: Fascism, Christianity, and the Eternal Demon ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Philosophy In this podcast, Neal King identifies and elaborates upon fascist aspects of the Buffyverse. Are Buffy and her Scooby gang, with their incessant persecution and slayage of demonkind, more like the SS than a group of heroes? And is it right for us to cheer them on? Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:00:00 CST 31:48 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Buffy, Nazi, Joss Whedon, fascism <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/buffy.mp3 There Are No Ties at First Base ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court Baseball and Philosophy In this podcast, revered University of Chicago philosophy professor Ted Cohen is pretty sure he has found a contradiction in the rules of baseball centering around the belief that a tie goes to the runner. Professor Cohen embarks upon an epic quest to right this egregious wrong by mailing the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The response he gets will change his life forever. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:00:00 CST 31:08 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, baseball, Ted Cohen, contradictions <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/baseball.mp3 Rear Window: Looking at Things Ethically ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court Hitchcock and Philosophy In this podcast, Aeon Skoble looks at Hitchcock's famous thriller Rear Window and unearths a perplexing ethical scenario. Is protagonist Jeff in the wrong when he snoops on a neighbor, even though his snooping leads to the apprehension of a crazed murderer? Do the ends justify the means? Find out! Fri, 11 May 2007 15:00:00 CST 21:56 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, Rear Window, Alfred Hitchcock <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/rear_window.mp3 Seven Lessons in Philosophy You Already Learned Playing Texas Hold Em ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court Poker and Philosophy Life is poker. Poker is life. Or so philosophy professor Michael Ventimiglia would have you believe. But if you just think he's referring to the life of compulsive gambler, you'd be dead wrong! Imagine sitting on pocket Q's. The flop is harmless, no flush or straight possibilities after the turn. The river is a K. How hard do you press? When confronted with these experiences, Professor Ventimiglia argues that you ought to consult the wisdom of the ages. Fri, 18 May 2007 15:00:00 CST 24:48 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, poker, Texas Hold Em, gambling, wisdom, Plato <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/holdem.mp3 A Vegetarian's Beef with Atkins ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court The Atkins Diet and Philosophy Is meat-eating morally objectionable? If you say not, you might argue that human beings have a higher moral status than animals; that its intuitively obvious that humans have the right to eat meat; and that humans have eaten meat since time immemorial, so why stop now? Or, you might believe that meat is an essential part of human nutrition. Behold as David Detmer blows these arguments out of the water. Wed, 6 Jun 2007 15:00:00 CST 37:34 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, atkins diet, vegetarianism, meat-eating, morality,ethics <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/atkins.mp3 Enjoying the So-Called Iced Cream: Mr. Burns, Satan, and Happiness ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court The Simpsons and Philosophy Here's cold, creamy treat for those of you waiting with baited breath for the upcoming Simpsons movie. When Mr. Burns croons Excellent, is he really happy, or just chasing the next hollow goal? Although we all may think that happiness is made up of loosing hounds on unsuspecting Girl Scouts, Daniel Barwick proves that authentic happiness consists of more than merely instrumental goods. This essay will make you rub your hands together in glee. Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:00:00 CST 23:00 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, Simpsons, Simpsons movie, Mr. Burns, happiness, ice cream <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/simpsons.mp3 Who Was Wise? Decision Theory in "Lady with a Fan" ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court The Grateful Dead and Philosophy The well-loved Grateful Dead tune "Lady with a Fan" presents the listener with a scenario: A beautiful lady throws a fan into a lion's den, and challenges two suitors to retrieve the fan in order to gain her affections. The solider refuses; the sailor takes the challenge and wins the lady's heart. Which made the right decision? Can Stephen Dillingham use Bayesian decision theory to tell us the answer? (Hint: happiness can be measured in units called roses.) Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:00:00 CST 17:40 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, Grateful Dead <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/grateful.mp3 Why Make a Matrix? And Why You Might Be in One ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court More Matrix and Philosophy Are you a flesh-and-blood person, or an electrical impulse on a circuit board somewhere? According to famous philosopher Nick Bostrom, there's a high probability that you and everyone you know are living in a matrix. Think it's farfetched? Listen as Bostrom's persuasive arguments paint a picture of a computer-simulated reality with citizens just like you. Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:00:00 CST 24:58 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, matrix, virtual reality, nick bostrom, artificial intelligence, AI <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/more_matrix.mp3 Knowing When to Be Afraid: Rationality and Suspense ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court Hitchcock and Philosophy It's a situation familiar to us all: You're in love with an attractive sleazeball, and you can't tell if your paramour is evil to the core and to be feared, or basically a good person. Will love cloud your judgment? The authors argue that Hitchcock builds suspense with this scenario, and that his characters must be rational, astute, and committed to the truth in order to prevail. Happy Halloween! Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:00:00 CST 28:31 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, Hitchcock, suspense, horror, evil, rationality, birds, halloween <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/hitch2.mp3 Pink Floyd: From Pompeii to Philosophy ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court Pink Floyd and Philosophy Delve into all things philosophical and Pink Floyd-ical. Popular Culture and Philosophy series editor and super-genius George Reisch introduces the latest volume, Pink Floyd and Philosophy, explaining why this seminal psychedelic rock group belongs is the philosophical canon alongside Kant, Hume, and Nietzsche. Set the controls for the heart of philosophy, and listen in. Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:00:00 CST 14:02 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, Pink Floyd <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/floyd_intro.mp3 Quentin Tarantino and the Ex-Convict's Dilemma ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court Quentin Tarantino and Philosophy The "Mexican Standoff," in which two or more people have weapons (usually guns) pointed at one another, is common occurence in most Quentin Tarantino films. This is essentially a philosophical paradox called a prisoner's dilemma. In Tarantino territory, is there a solution to this perplexing puzzle? Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:00:00 CST 25:02 yes Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, Quentin Tarantino, Kill Bill, movies <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/tarantino.mp3 "I Hate Pink Floyd," and Other Fashion Mistakes of the 1960s, '70s, and Beyond ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court Pink Floyd and Philosophy Was Johnny Rotten right to wear a t-shirt proclaiming I Hate Pink Floyd? We say no. Listen as George Reisch defends Pink Floyd, arguing that they rose above the vacuous corporate rock of the 70s and avoided selling out. Tue, 3 Jun 2008 15:00:00 CST 28:24 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, Pink Floyd, punk rock, Johnny Rotten <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/hate_pink.mp3 What Lies Beneath? Distinguishing Humans from Skinjobs ereitz@caruspub.com http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~3/93966036/podcast.htm Open Court Battlestar and Philosophy Available here for the first time ever: bonus content not available in the book Battlestar Galactica and Philosophy. Caroline Ruddell explores the difference between humans and their near-identical Cylon skinjob counterparts. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:00:00 CST 30:01 no Popular Culture and Philosophy, philosophy, Battlestar Galactica, robots, skinjobs, Cylons <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PopularCultureAndPhilosophy/~4/93966036"/>http://www.opencourtbooks.com/podcast.htmhttp://opencourtbooks.com/podcasts/battlestar_ruddell.mp3 Open Court PodcastsnonadultYour regular dose of philosophy from Open Court's Popular Culture and Philosophy series. Get philosophical about your favorite movies, t.v. shows, rock bands, and much more. Download chapters in MP3 format. Visit us at opencourtbooks.com. The latest episo