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0G91: Watchmen and The Absurd

0G91: Watchmen and The Absurd

FromPhilosophers In Space


0G91: Watchmen and The Absurd

FromPhilosophers In Space

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Feb 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

I know it's a bit ironically absurd to act like this particular podcast episode really matters, but I still feel like it genuinely does. We're taking HBO's epic one season masterpiece, Watchmen, and combining it with Nagel's epic chapter on The Absurd from the masterpiece book Mortal Questions. I've been thinking about some version of this episode and the next one probably since we started Philosophers in Space, and the Watchmen show delivered the perfect vehicle. Hopefully you're like me and Thomas and Nagel and these questions seem profoundly important to you, and hopefully the episode helps with your understanding of the question, if not actually answering it. Nagel's The Absurd: https://philosophy.as.uky.edu/sites/default/files/The%20Absurd%20-%20Thomas%20Nagel.pdf  Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0gPhilosophy Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/  Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Sibling shows: Serious Inquiries Only: https://seriouspod.com/ Opening Arguments: https://openargs.com/  Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Editing by Brian Ziegenhagen, check out his pod: http://youarehere.libsyn.com/s02e02-rex-manning-day?fbclid=IwAR2L2_YIJvQpcw0nx6nTSfz0GmyJ1DtWsF--vvdI9W1ug3XW7IAtU6dQ36s Recent appearances: Aaron did a fun youtube video on moral Realism with Nathan Ormond. Hopefully going to do one soon on the Euyphro.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gw1jyFdgFc&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1CPxzAG-sfU8ika7iM57WmwajEYWuzX4U3TXCsEpGkaLinyNfN6iZ8vaI CONTENT PREVIEW: Watchmen Season One (HBO) and Nagel's Subjective and Objective
Released:
Feb 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

We've trapped two philosophers in deep space for your amusement. To stave off space madness, they're beaming back podcasts where they overanalyze science fiction to mine it for delicious philosophical concepts. Tune in to our fun little experiment, with samplings from Black Mirror, Star Trek, Rick and Morty, and many more! Live long and philosopher.