Truth? What is it anyways? This is definitely a good moment to catch up on the different forms of truth. In this episode (part 2 of a series on truth) the guys pickup with Raymond arguing that religious forms of truth are different from empirical and propositional forms of truth (see part 1 of this series). Michael is not sure he wants to go that far, and Jared ends up moderating (but ultimately siding with Raymond). Join the Front Porch Philosophers Podcast as these three academics argue about what counts as truth and what doesn't. How are religious kinds of truth different from scientific kinds of truth? Is absolute truth possible? Or is all truth ultimately relative? Listen in and find out!

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Was this the debate of the decade? Was there a clear 'victor?' Join Jared, Michael, and Raymond on the front porch while they analyze and critique the debate between Slavoj Zizek and Jordan Peterson. They begin by giving their first impressions of the debate, and then address topics and points of argument that they found interesting. (They are definitely frustrated with the results of the exchange.) Join them on the front porch for insight and critiques of both Zizek and Peterson. 

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What exactly is free speech? Jared, Michael, and Raymond discuss the particular issues with regards to free speech. Jared and Michael discuss the history of the idea, while Raymond brings up issues about deplatforming and hate speech. Where do we draw the lines between free speech and hate speech? Join us and find out what we are thinking and more!

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In this bonus episode, the front porch philosophers discuss Marxism. Zizek and Peterson are set to debate! But before you check it out we suggest listening to our analysis of Marxism. Today, Marxism is often mischaracterized and misunderstood. We dive into Karl Marx's political and economic philosophy so anyone interested in the debate will have a better understanding of his thinking beforehand. Even if you don't watch the debate, we hope you enjoy this analysis. (P.s. Join us next week for post-debate analysis!)

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BONUS! This is a bonus episode on the Slavoj Zizek and Jordan Peterson debate. Subject matter: Jared tries not to roast Peterson, Michael is suspicious of Zizek, and Raymond tries to keep them on topic. (Psychoanalysis, capitalism, and Peterson.) Thanks for listening! 

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What is truth? In this episode, Jared, Michael, and Raymond discuss the fundamental nature of truth. Mainly, they argue about big T-truth and little t-truth, at least until Jared's phone dies. Join us in the first episode of this two-episode review of truthiness. 

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Facts and opinions? Jared, Michael, and Raymond explain the difference between a fact and an opinion. As a bonus, they also argue about the way a belief fits into this traditional dichotomy. Additional motifs: Michael is creepy (as always) and Jared gets picked on (as always).

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In this episode, Jared, Michael, and Raymond define free speech, give a brief history of it (Michael), and all while paying special attention to how it differs from hate speech and the phenomenon of deplatforming.

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Are you interested in learning more about complex topics and issues relevant to life today? Well, you are in the right place! Jared, Michael, and Raymond are the Front Porch Philosophers. They want to introduce themselves and tell you why they started a podcast.

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