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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 94 episodes available.
March 04, 2021An Account of Stoicism From a Trial-And-Error PhilosopherIn this episode, Stoicism is discussed. The pursuit of knowledge is almost always a trial-and-error process....more16minPlay
February 25, 2021Perfection and BeautyIn this episode, perfection and beauty are discussed. The question, “do people designate things as beautiful because of their experience, which is subjective, or is the notion of what is beautiful have its source in God?” is discussed. St. Augustine is also connected in relation with this topic....more16minPlay
February 18, 2021Isolation ExistentialismIn this episode, isolation’s impact on an individual is analyzed. The Existentialist point of view on loneliness is applied. Finding meaning in life is integral to navigating physical loneliness....more16minPlay
February 11, 2021Reposting Replacing Free ThinkingIn this episode, modern “reposts” are discussed. The implication of this trend and its effects on the analytical muscle of humanity are analyzed. Is the Repost Culture hindering our societal development by its restriction of general discourse?...more16minPlay
February 04, 2021The Three Promises of PhilosophyIn this episode, the three promises of philosophy are discussed. They are (1) therapy, (2) freedom, and (3) cosmological consciousness. They are evaluated in a modern sense to emphasize how we are no longer treating philosophy as a way of life and how we should change to treat it in that way. This episode is inspired by Villanova University’s Dr. Paul Camacho....more16minPlay
January 28, 2021The American Identity CrisisIn this episode, the American Identity Crisis is identified, analyzed, and attempted to be reconciled. This is done with analysis of John Dewey’s “Individuality In Our Day.” Also, the assessment of what a religious system has that the American system lacks is discussed....more16minPlay
January 21, 2021If Fate Exists, is Free Will Just an Illusion?In this episode, the relationship between free will and fate is explored. An attempt to reconcile the mutually exclusivity of their nature is made through an analysis of the relationship between temporal beings and a divine ruler....more16minPlay
January 14, 2021The Difference Between Living and ExistingIn this episode, the difference between living and existing in discussed. Baseline existence is a requirement for life, and philosophically speaking, living is an extension of existence. To live is a conscious choice that human beings make. The current pandemic sheds some light on the difference between the two....more16minPlay
January 07, 2021The Antithesis to AnarchyIn this episode, social contract theory is discussed. The “why” to why rational beings willingly surrender some natural freedoms in pursuit of persevering in a society is explored....more16minPlay
December 24, 2020The Philosophy of ChristmasIn this episode, the philosophy of Christmas is discussed. The season of joy, giving, and light is proving to be a powerful force in lifting people’s spirits during the pandemic....more16minPlay
FAQs about Emma•ism:How many episodes does Emma•ism have?The podcast currently has 94 episodes available.