What is anarchism? How is anarchism portrayed in the Alan Moore graphic novel V for Vendetta and its film adaptation? How can we face fascism in the 21st century?
What is anarchism? How is anarchism portrayed in the Alan Moore graphic novel V for Vendetta and its film adaptation? How can we face fascism in the 21st century?
What is premillennial dispensationalism and how does it relate to American politics? How did the Left Behind novel and film series popularize belief in the Rapture in America? In the .. show full overview
What is premillennial dispensationalism and how does it relate to American politics? How did the Left Behind novel and film series popularize belief in the Rapture in America? In the first Renegade Cut feature film, authors Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins as well as thousands of years of Biblical scholarship are put under the magnifying glass.
An analysis of non-human animal ethics related to the 2017 Bong joon-ho film Okja. Is there something distinctive about humans that justifies the belief that we have moral status and non-human animals do not?
An analysis of non-human animal ethics related to the 2017 Bong joon-ho film Okja. Is there something distinctive about humans that justifies the belief that we have moral status and non-human animals do not?
2018x8 Blade Runner 2049: Do Androids Dream of Being Human? Episode overview
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Feb 15, 2018
Does Blade Runner 2049 give us a glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence? How will we use and abuse this inevitable technology?
Does Blade Runner 2049 give us a glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence? How will we use and abuse this inevitable technology?
An analysis of the fairy tale aspect of the infamous Dario Argento horror film Suspiria and how fairy tale tropes are influence (and are influenced by) society.
An analysis of the fairy tale aspect of the infamous Dario Argento horror film Suspiria and how fairy tale tropes are influence (and are influenced by) society.
What is the meaning of the Darren Aronofsky film mother! anyway? Are there really multiple interpretations to this obvious allegory?
What is the meaning of the Darren Aronofsky film mother! anyway? Are there really multiple interpretations to this obvious allegory?
2018x12 Myths About Atheism - Let There Be Light Episode overview
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Mar 09, 2018
What do atheists believe? How is it different from what some theists assume atheists believe? Common myths about atheism are explored while also analyzing the logical fallacies of this godawful (pun intended!) right-wing Christian film.
What do atheists believe? How is it different from what some theists assume atheists believe? Common myths about atheism are explored while also analyzing the logical fallacies of this godawful (pun intended!) right-wing Christian film.
In the 1984 film Amadeus, is the life of Antonio Salieri controlled by God? Are all lives controlled by God simply by virtue of existence and omniscience?
In the 1984 film Amadeus, is the life of Antonio Salieri controlled by God? Are all lives controlled by God simply by virtue of existence and omniscience?
2018x16 Hot Fuzz: Utilitarianism and the Greater Good Episode overview
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Apr 05, 2018
What are the positives and negatives to the normative ethics theory of utilitarianism? How does it tie into the Edgar Wright film Hot Fuzz?
What are the positives and negatives to the normative ethics theory of utilitarianism? How does it tie into the Edgar Wright film Hot Fuzz?
How does theology relate to philosophy? What is dogma? Find out how this connects to Monty Python's Life of Brian.
How does theology relate to philosophy? What is dogma? Find out how this connects to Monty Python's Life of Brian.
2018x18 American Myths: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford Episode overview
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Apr 19, 2018
Learn about The American Adam, The American Dream and other myths that were helped made popular through stories about the old west. See how these relate to The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.
Learn about The American Adam, The American Dream and other myths that were helped made popular through stories about the old west. See how these relate to The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.
2018x19 The Avengers: How Do We Know What's Right and Wrong? Episode overview
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Apr 26, 2018
What are the three main categories of normative ethics and how do they connect with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and The Avengers movies?
What are the three main categories of normative ethics and how do they connect with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and The Avengers movies?
Poverty is a contributing factor to violent crime and the drug trade. See how this relates to the 2002 Brazilian film City of God.
Poverty is a contributing factor to violent crime and the drug trade. See how this relates to the 2002 Brazilian film City of God.
2018x24 Back to the Future: Time Travel Philosophy Episode overview
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May 24, 2018
Is time travel possible? If it is possible, is it ethical to do so? Learn the answers to this and more in this philosophical analysis of the Back to the Future trilogy.
Is time travel possible? If it is possible, is it ethical to do so? Learn the answers to this and more in this philosophical analysis of the Back to the Future trilogy.
2018x25 Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: How (Not) to Discuss Racism in Film Episode overview
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May 31, 2018
Is Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri racist? Can a movie that opposes racism trip up and become racist itself?
Is Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri racist? Can a movie that opposes racism trip up and become racist itself?
2018x26 Fist of the North Star: Does Might Make Right? Episode overview
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Jun 07, 2018
Fist of the North Star is a laughably disgusting anime film from 1986. Peter Kropotkin was a 19th century Russian philosopher. Let's see how they intertwine. Content warning: graphic violence.
Fist of the North Star is a laughably disgusting anime film from 1986. Peter Kropotkin was a 19th century Russian philosopher. Let's see how they intertwine. Content warning: graphic violence.
2018x27 The Incredibles: Ayn Rand and Objectivism Episode overview
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Jun 15, 2018
Is the 2004 Pixar film The Incredibles influenced by Ayn Rand and her philosophy? Is Brad Bird an Objectivist or not? Are these even the right questions?
Is the 2004 Pixar film The Incredibles influenced by Ayn Rand and her philosophy? Is Brad Bird an Objectivist or not? Are these even the right questions?
