The New Thinkery
The New Thinkery
The New Thinkery is a podcast devoted to political philosophy and its history, along with its many guises in literature, film, and human experience generally. Named after Socrates' infamous "Thinkery" in Aristophanes' Clouds, The New Thinkery strikes a balance between the seriousness of academia and the playfulness of casual conversation among friends.
Episodes
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Aug 12, 2020 • 1h 16min
A Close Reading of Machiavelli's Prince Ch. 15 | The New Thinkery Ep. 3
As a follow up to the last episode of The New Thinkery, the guys look specifically at chapter 15 of Machiavelli's The Prince. Their close reading elucidates the world-historical shift Machiavelli initiated. Plus: David's hawk story from last week comes to a conclusion.
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Aug 5, 2020 • 1h 7min
Machiavelli's The Prince and Modernity | The New Thinkery Ep. 2
Join Alex, David, and Greg as they dive into one of the most infamous and polarizing books in political philosophy, Machiavelli's The Prince. The guys introduce the book and break down its most important points while connecting its wisdom to modernity. Plus: David has a short story to tell about a hawk.
Jul 27, 2020 • 1h 7min
Averroes and al-Ghazali | The New Thinkery Ep. 1
In the inaugural episode of The New Thinkery, join the guys as they analyze Averroes' Decisive Treatise and al-Ghazali's Decisive Criterion. Their readings of these great works of medieval Islamic philosophy illuminate the relationship between reason and revelation. If you enjoyed the decisive treatise, check out Charles Butterworth's excellent translation, which contains a very insightful introductory essay and many helpful notes.
Jul 22, 2020 • 4min
Welcome to The New Thinkery
Join the crew of The New Thinkery as they talk about the new show, its focus, and introduce themselves. Stay tuned for future releases right here, every Wednesday!
