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A 2025 graduate of the London School of Economic’s MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy program, 2024 Thouron Award winner, and 2024 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s (BA) philosophy departm... more
FAQs about Emma•ism:How many episodes does Emma•ism have?The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.
August 12, 2021Is It True In Every Instance?In this episode, generalizations are discussed. The impact of manipulating a particular to stand as a universal is analyzed. The conviction is held that for something to be true, it must be true in each and every instance....more16minPlay
August 05, 2021The Modern Tragedy of Idea CampsIn this episode, Aquinas’ four types of law are further discussed —this time, paired with the concept of idea camps. The way in which idea camps relate to the intersection of eternal law and human law is analyzed....more22minPlay
July 22, 2021Aquinas: Treatise on LawIn this episode, Aquinas’ Treatise on Law is discussed. The question of how laws play into society and why people choose to follow them are introduced. Also, there is a brief analysis of justice and peoples’ objective standards of it in regards to Aquinas’ Treatise....more20minPlay
July 15, 2021ComedyIn this episode, the philosophy of comedy is discussed. This is an interview with Heidi Søndergaard Jensen. The question of what philosophy has to do with comedy is answered as well as if philosophers make good comedians. Warning: lots of laughs!...more17minPlay
July 08, 2021Suffering: The Ultimate Present MomentIn this episode, the timeless human experience of suffering is discussed. Sophocles’ Philoctetes is analyzed with this lens. Suffering may seem like the ultimate present moment to sufferers, but there is always the possibility to heal and persevere....more19minPlay
July 01, 2021Is The Best Yet To Come?In this episode, two minds are evaluated: that of Ancient Greece, and that of modern thinkers. The question, “is the best yet to come, or are we a regression from perfect excellence?” is analyzed. The worldviews are put to the test with natural tendencies of nature, societies, and religions....more21minPlay
June 10, 2021Fear: Helpful or Hindering?In this episode, fear is discussed. Why do we feel it? Does it help or hinder the progression of the society? of the individual? How does fear change the human experience? And, can we ever possibly achieve fearlessness? would that be beneficial?...more17minPlay
June 03, 2021Must We Be Just or Merciful?In this episode, mercy and justice are discussed. It is held that mercy and justice are co-rulers of the society progressing toward peace. Which do you think is more important, mercy or justice?...more17minPlay
May 27, 2021Time: Tending To “No Longer” and “Not Yet”In this episode, the human invention of time is discussed. The contention that a being’s perception of time dictates what that being does with their time is held. Lots of humans wear watches and don’t perceive time as a participation in relationship with the divine. As a result, there is a tension: how are you able to grasp the whole (of ‘present’) when the whole is always in transit?...more16minPlay
May 20, 2021Reposting Stymies Critical ThinkingIn this episode, repost culture and the lack of moral agency is discussed. It’s a part two to the season 1 episode, “Reposting Replacing Free Thinking.” We must restore the agora and return to thoughtfulness!...more18minPlay
FAQs about Emma•ism:How many episodes does Emma•ism have?The podcast currently has 92 episodes available.