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15:00
Epicurean Mean Girls: How Not to Revive an Ancient Philosophy
Epicurean Mean Girls: How Not to Revive an Ancient Philosophy
Epicurean Mean Girls: How Not to Revive an Ancient Philosophy
After I created the Facebook group "Epicurean Philosophy", I decided to leave the group.
Here I explain the reasons why, and discuss some appalling behaviour I encountered from appointed group admin Hiram Crespo, founder of the Society of Epicurus and author of the book "Tending the Epicurean Garden", which Hiram falsely accused me of writing a negative review of, in addition to other false accusations on top of stonewalling me. All because he couldn't handle a public rational and scholarly critique of his ideas.
Ironically, his behaviour is particularly foolish from an Epicurean perspective. I explain why.
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An archive of my full p
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16:41
“Plato’s Vision of the Ideal State”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 18
“Plato’s Vision of the Ideal State”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 18
“Plato’s Vision of the Ideal State”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 18
How did Plato imagine the ideal or utopian State? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, tell us!
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7:32
“Plato’s Physics & Influence”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 19
“Plato’s Physics & Influence”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 19
“Plato’s Physics & Influence”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 19
How was the world created, according to Plato? And what influence has he had through the ages? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, expounds Plato’s physics, theory of art, and influence on thought!
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12:33
“Plato’s Psychology & Moral Theory”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 17
“Plato’s Psychology & Moral Theory”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 17
“Plato’s Psychology & Moral Theory”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 17
What did Plato believe about the soul? What are the three “horses” within our soul, and how do they influence our actions? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, explores Plato’s philosophy of the soul and its faculties!
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15:42
“Plato’s Doctrine of the Forms”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 16
“Plato’s Doctrine of the Forms”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 16
“Plato’s Doctrine of the Forms”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 16
What did Plato believe about the world of the Forms? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, shares Plato’s beliefs on the Forms & subsequent criticisms of his transcendental philosophy.
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21:19
“Plato’s Theory of Knowledge”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 15
“Plato’s Theory of Knowledge”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 15
“Plato’s Theory of Knowledge”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 15
What is knowledge? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, explores various aspects of Plato’s theory of human knowing.
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14:52
“The Life & Works of Plato”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 14
“The Life & Works of Plato”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 14
“The Life & Works of Plato”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 14
Who was Aristocles, how did he get the nickname “Plato,” and what did he write? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, unpacks the life & works of Plato!
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24:49
“The Philosophy of Socrates”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 12
“The Philosophy of Socrates”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 12
“The Philosophy of Socrates”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 12
What did Socrates teach, and why was he sentenced to death? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, explores the great philosopher’s teachings, his views on democracy, and his famed trial & death!
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7:56
“Minor Socratic Schools”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 13
“Minor Socratic Schools”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 13
“Minor Socratic Schools”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 13
What schools of thought arose as a result of Socrates’ teaching, and how did they mirror and/or deviate from the philosopher’s teachings? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, examines some of the minor Socratic schools!
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22:50
“An Introduction to Socrates”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 11
“An Introduction to Socrates”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 11
“An Introduction to Socrates”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 11
Who was Socrates, and what are some of the stories that are told about him? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, shares differing perspectives on the life of this great philosopher!
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13:25
Ancient Greek Culture: Philosophy
Ancient Greek Culture: Philosophy
Ancient Greek Culture: Philosophy
Ancient Greek Culture: Philosophy
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20:25
Monday's Ancient Philosophy Video Lecture (9/22)
Monday's Ancient Philosophy Video Lecture (9/22)
Monday's Ancient Philosophy Video Lecture (9/22)
Hopefully this will work! Be sure to follow along with the lecture notes. Don't forget to contribute to the discussion board on BB after the video.
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9:13
“The Sophists” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 10
“The Sophists” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 10
“The Sophists” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 10
Who were the Sophists? Why did they fall into ill repute? And what did they teach about religion? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, addresses these questions—and more!
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11:34
“Empedocles, Anaxagoras & the Atomists” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 9
“Empedocles, Anaxagoras & the Atomists” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 9
“Empedocles, Anaxagoras & the Atomists” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 9
How do we begin reconciling previous pre-Socratic philosophies? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, outlines the syntheses that began occurring with the likes of Empedocles & Anaxagoras!
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20:15
“Zeno of Elea” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 8
“Zeno of Elea” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 8
“Zeno of Elea” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 8
Is motion really an illusion? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, helps listeners to wrap their minds around the ingenious arguments of Zeno!
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6:07
“Parmenides”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 7
“Parmenides”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 7
“Parmenides”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 7
Think about it for a moment: Being is. In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, unpacks the philosophy of Parmenides!
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13:20
“Heraclitus”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 6
“Heraclitus”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 6
“Heraclitus”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 6
Can you step into the same river twice? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, explores Heraclitus’ philosophy that all things are in constant flux!
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14:36
“The Pythagoreans”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 5
“The Pythagoreans”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 5
“The Pythagoreans”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 5
Who were the Pythagoreans, what did they believe about math & music, and why didn’t they eat beans? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, explores these questions…and more!
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18:50
“Early Ionian Philosophers”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 4
“Early Ionian Philosophers”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 4
“Early Ionian Philosophers”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 4
Who were Thales, Anaximander & Anaximenes? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, explores the thought of these early Ionian philosophers!
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28:33
“Ionia: Cradle of Western Thought”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 3
“Ionia: Cradle of Western Thought”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 3
“Ionia: Cradle of Western Thought”– Ancient Philosophy, Video 3
Where is Ionia, and what characteristics were shared by the early Ionian philosophers who influenced Greek (and subsequently Western) thought? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, speaks of the oriental influences on Greek thought.
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10:26
“An Introduction to Philosophy” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 2
“An Introduction to Philosophy” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 2
“An Introduction to Philosophy” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 2
Why study philosophy? And how should you study philosophy? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, delves into Fr. Frederick Copleston’s answers to basic questions concerning the study of philosophy!
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20:01
“What is Philosophy?” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 1
“What is Philosophy?” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 1
“What is Philosophy?” – Ancient Philosophy, Video 1
What is philosophy? What does the word “philosophy” literally mean? And what are some of the disciplines within philosophy? In this video, the Rev. Dr. Jayme Mathias, pastor of Holy Family Catholic Church in Austin, Texas, sets the stage for a new course in…Ancient Philosophy!
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5:47
The Modern Philosophy of Ancient Numbers
The Modern Philosophy of Ancient Numbers
The Modern Philosophy of Ancient Numbers
All Is Number
All is Mind
All is consciousness