Kevin M. Kambo
Assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Dallas specializing in classical Greek philosophy and Platonic moral psychology; delivered this lecture on contemporary ethics and the 'tyranny of pathos.'
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Mar 12, 2026 • 42min
From the Dictatorship of Relativism to the Tyranny of Pathos – Dr. Kevin Kambo
Dr. Kevin Kambo, assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Dallas who studies Platonic moral psychology, explores the cultural shift from relativism to a ‘tyranny of pathos.’ He discusses how appeals to hurt and empathy displace deliberation, Plato and Aristotle on order and logos, and the political effects of empathy-based morality. The talk probes restoring nature and logos in public life.
Jan 19, 2026 • 49min
Icons and Idols: An Augustinian Reflection on Race, Racism, and Antiracism – Prof. Kevin Kambo
In this enlightening discussion, Kevin M. Kambo, an assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Dallas, delves into race through an Augustinian lens. He suggests that modern racial categories are idolatrous myths rooted in the desire for dominance. Kambo critiques the political dynamics of race, likening it to a noble lie from Plato, and challenges common labels within Catholic discourse. He emphasizes the need for mercy over dominance, advocating for a view that recognizes each person as an icon of God.
