The Eristicrats

The Eristicrats

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The Eristicrats episodes

  • Episode Twenty: Dietrich Bonhoeffer - Life and Theology

    In this episode we review the action-packed and stress filled life of Bonhoeffer that induced his provocative and thought evoking theology. In addition, we question the relevance of his ideas in a post christian, 'stable' society, and finally discussing the practicality of Bonhoeffer's 'actions over words' ethical mentality.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode Nineteen: Who was Jesus Christ- Liar, Lunatic, or Lord?

    In this episode we discuss the man responsible for all theology and the foundation of this series: Jesus Christ. We take three distinct angles on his work and the holistic meaning behind his sermons, stories and miracles. Therefore, ask was it Jesus' wisdom, liberation of the weak or resurrection that justifies the authority we defer to him today?

    57 min
  • Episode eighteen: can we ever truly have a ‘knowledge of God’?
    In this episode we bring together various themes running throughout our podcast from the soul to arguments for God by William Paley and Augustine and Aquinas’ Natural Law. By converging these themes we attempt to saw whether it is truly possible to know God. This episode is done with recurring guest Evie Joyce and a general QandA from the educated public towards the end with queries on the topic of faith and religion.
    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode Seventeen: Death and the Afterlife

    In this episode we discuss the Christian eschatological teachings of heaven and hell. We take from Dante's Divine comedy and the parable of 'the sheep and the goats' to fully appreciate Christian heaven and hell. Then we dive into the election debate and how far humanity can go towards salvation with our own deeds, referencing Augustine, Calvin, Luther and Tillich. Finally ended with a debate over the subliminal meanings we can take form the sheep and the goats.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode sixteen: Augustine on Human Nature
    In this episode we discuss the life of St. Augustine, his views on human nature and his understanding of Original Sin. We discuss differing interpretations of his views and debate whether Augustine is ultimately too pessimistic in his view of human nature.
    59 min
  • Episode fifteen: Business ethics - does morality have a place in our market?

    In this episode we discuss how both Utilitarianism, virtue and Kantian ethics can be used to guide business morally. In addition, we look at the effects of colonialism and now globalisation on the world economy and various positive and negative effects of them, finally ending with a discussion on the importance of human dignity for business consideration.

    1 hr 30 min
  • Episode twelve: Kantian ethics - how relevant is Kant today?
    In this episode we discuss how the context of Kantian ethics and how relevant the theory is to contemporary ethics. In addition, we look at various criticisms of the theory, some posed by Kant himself! Finally, we end the episode with a discussion of the importance of 'Duty' to ethics.
    49 min
  • Episode eleven: situation ethics
    In this episode, we sing the praises and stand in the pitfalls of Fletcher’s situation ethics. Looking at some critiques from the insightful D.Z.Phillips and Bob Wadholm, we discuss how relevant this 20th century theory is still relevant today.
    57 min

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In this show we discuss all the concepts covered in our A-Level Philosophy, Ethics and Theology course. We debate and explore topics from the existence of God, to metaethical questions such as 'What…