Drunken Philosophy

Why isn't philosophy more like science? What would we gain and what would we lose? Who let all these nerds into our cool club? This week we're discussing Logical Positivism, a popular movement in America in the 1950s which sought to cut the bullshit out of philosophy. Also, Dan drinks a homemade Manhattan, Connor screws up his diet on the first day, and they both debate the state of modern journalism to the enjoyment of no one! Don't forget to subscribe!

(WARNING: Connor's audio is pretty terrible but Dan sounds like an angel. Apologies to fans of Connor or haters of Dan.) This week Connor and Dan asked themselves what makes a person. What makes us worthy of moral consideration? How has rights? Can you kiss corpses? Probably not. Actually, definitely not. But the specifics of what exactly makes someone a "person" can be murkier than you think. Sometimes people record their audio so poorly that you think they shouldn't be people at all. Sometimes...

Welcome to a very special double episode of Drunken Philosophy! This week Connor and Dan are taking a little break from their intense philosophical studies to discuss a terrible movie they both watched— the 1994 video game masterpiece Double Dragon. And boy is there a lot to talk about here. It's not what you would call a smart movie but it sure is intellectually challenging, specifically because it makes absolutely no sense most of the time. If you want to watch it before listening, it's available on YouTube. But you don't have to! The podcast is still fun. Connor and Dan will be back next week with more regular philosophy and regular drinks. Enjoy!

Connor and Dan discuss the film Double Dragon for some reason.

Connor and Dan discuss the philosophy of Nietzsche.

Connor and Dan discuss the ethics of bestiality.

Connor and Dan discuss the philosophy of the categorical imperative.

Connor and Dan discuss some thought experiments.

Connor and Dan discuss some thought experiments.

Connor and Dan discuss the philosophy of Judith Butler.