In this episode of The Spinoza Triad, Dr. Richard Miller, Dan Rowland, and John Gibbs discuss the philosophical underpinnings of Plato's dialogues, particularly focusing on the Socratic method, the art of rhetoric, and the moral implications of persuasion. The discussion explores how these themes relate to modern education, the concept of virtue, and the challenges posed by cancel culture in contemporary debates. We reflect on the nature of the good life and the responsibilities that come with the power of persuasion, ultimately questioning how society defines and pursues virtue today. We discuss the philosophical themes of pleasure, happiness, virtue, and power, drawing on the dialogues of Socrates and Calicles. We discuss the implications of pursuing pleasure, the nature of morality, and the role of power in politics, ultimately questioning the modern interpretations of virtue and the societal values prioritizing wealth and success over genuine fulfillment.

In this episode, the Spinoza Triad, Dan Rowland, Dr. Richard Miller, and John Gibbs discuss Existentialism and some of the ideas of Jean-Paul Sartre. We explore how Existentialism emphasizes individual freedom and responsibility and how the anguish of existence is a central theme in Sartre's work. We conclude that while freedom can be both empowering and anxiety-inducing Existentialism offers insights into living in contemporary society.

02:28 Exploring Jean-Paul Sartre: Life and Influence

06:03 The Nature of Freedom: Positive and Negative

11:09 The Burden of Freedom: Anxiety and Authenticity

20:13 Existentialism in Popular Culture: Reflections and Parables

30:11 The Relevance of Sartre Today: Authenticity in Modern Life

In this episode, the Spinoza Triad, Dr Richard Miller, John Gibbs, and Dan Rowland discuss the topic of fear. We start by reflecting on stoicism and later consider Satre, Hagel, Gramsci, Althusser, and Neil Postman.

In this episode Dr Richard Miller, Dan Rowland and John Gibbs discuss how philosophy has grappled with the problem of defining history.

In this episode the Spinoza Triad, Dr. Richard Miller, Dan Rowland and John Gibbs, discuss the philosophy of truth and the post truth world. We discuss how philosophy might help us understand the rise of populi, social media, conspiracy theories and the privatisation of truth. We also discuss the possibilities of UFOs.