The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
Published by: Mark Linsenmayer
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Bro indeed
At last, what no one has been asking for - bros who are into philosophy. To the bros, liking philosophy doesn’t redeem painful rambling. Definitely doesn’t make you funny.
Reviewed on Apple PodcastsMy favorite philosophy podcast
Mark, Seth, and Wes are able to take these super-heady topics and keep them super-heady, all the while making things accessible. They’re like your best nerdy friends nitpicking things with one another yet making you feel welcome at the same time. Clearly these veteran podcasters know what they’re doing, and that's why they’ve been able to do this for so long. Give it a listen, you'll love it!
Reviewed on Apple PodcastsI've loved listening...
to this podcast since about episode 20. The range of topics do a great job of spanning the "classics", as well as current projects that impact modern life. Besides the guys themselves being awesome, they are always generous with all of their guests. Simply one of the best podcasts available.
Reviewed on Apple PodcastsLack of insight
I only listened to the first 30 minutes of the episode on the Nichomachean Ethics. The speakers did not actually start discussing the work until the 9 minute mark, choosing instead to chat with one another about unrelated topics during that time. The primary speaker spoke only vaguely about Aristotle’s arguments, suggesting a lack of familiarity with the text. He did however give off the impression of someone who truly enjoys listening to himself talk. A second and third speaker did seem to have some knowledge of the work but again seemed to only speak vaguely about the text. The episode failed to identify Aristotle’s bridge between happiness and moral virtue. Lacking was a development of Aristotle’s argument that happiness is attained through moral virtue (rather than through the whims of fortune [health/wealth]) because something as noble as happiness could not be subject to fate, but rather must be grounded in one’s own free expression of will. As Aristotle writes, “To entrust to chance what is greatest and most noble would be a very defective arrangement.” Maybe the speakers could reread the text in advance and identify key passages to discuss?
Reviewed on Apple PodcastsBest philosophy podcast
I don’t want to sound very over dramatic , but the recent episode on suicide gave me a lot of perspective. I have 2 siblings that took the decision & just hearing on your different opinions was very insightful. Thank you very much. I remain a huge fan.
Reviewed on Apple PodcastsHost needs to shut his hole
I absolutely loved this podcast after just hearing one episode, ep. 12. One thing though, the host (I think) needs to quit cracking totally dumb and unnecessary jokes while guests are reading from texts. He really confused me and took concepts out of their context by doing this constantly, and I didn’t take him seriously. It felt like the others didn’t either. So yeah, definitely will listen again after hearing this but I hope I don’t have to be dealing with this every episode so far.
Reviewed on Apple PodcastsSeth’s voice
So incredibly inconsistent. Immature to say the least. Host disrespectful to guest. Seth ruined this show for me. Too analytical
Reviewed on Apple PodcastsBest in depth Philosophy Podcast by non-Philosophers,
When I want a shorter fantastic review of an ancient philosopher, I go with Philosophize This!, when I want to wade all the way in to the deep end, PEL is a great choice. The interaction of 3 hosts who clearly enjoy each others company is particularly nice. At the same time they never look at any big topic or philosopher with the same lense. Great stuff.
Reviewed on Apple PodcastsReally nice
I appreciate the discussion, great way to build information.
Reviewed on Apple PodcastsJust found you!
I’m so happy to have just stumbled on your podcast at this late hour. A 2am ping pong match on modernity and enlightenment was just what I needed. Unfortunately, you guys are so good I won’t be falling asleep anytime soon.
Reviewed on Apple PodcastsGood philosophy. Bad politics.
Made it a couple dozen episodes in. Really liked the discussions on philosophy but was absolutely turned of by the politics. One of the host, can’t recall his name and really don’t want, was especially notorious for putting up straw man type arguments. I wish they would keep their politics to themselves and just discuss philosophy. Seeing how they cannot I have rated them two stars and will delete them out of my library. Their political leanings do not matter to me but I also did not start listening to a philosophy podcast to hear politics.
Reviewed on Apple PodcastsMixed bag
Insightful at times, while tedious an equal number of times. At least the guys have acute neurons and frenzied funny-ons firing simultaneously.
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