Subscribe to stay up to date on future episodes @ philos-sophia.lnk.to/ProjectScholaPodcast In Ep. 5 of the Project Schola Podcast, host John Trevor Berger welcomes Ann Hartle — Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Emory University — for an intriguing discussion on the nature of philosophy and the meaning of “schola.” Particular attention is given to the distinction between modern and premodern philosophy, as well as the peculiar characteristics of the “modern turn”: especially its twofold...

Subscribe to stay up to date on future episodes @ philos-sophia.lnk.to/ProjectScholaPodcast In Ep. 4 of the Project Schola Podcast, host Brian Murphy welcomes Waleed El-Ansary—economist and University Chair of Islamic Studies at Xavier University—for a discussion of Dr. El-Ansary’s forthcoming book on the state of modern economic theory, the necessity of a spiritual foundation for sustainability in the economic sphere, the distinction between “holistic” work and “deformed” work, and the...

Subscribe to stay up to date on future episodes @ philos-sophia.lnk.to/ProjectScholaPodcast In this episode, host John Trevor Berger welcomes John Taylor—currently studying philosophy at University College London—for a discussion of visual perception, information, and ontological realism. John & John highlight in particular the pioneering work of cognitive psychologist James J. Gibson and its connection to the thought of Wolfgang Smith. Links referenced in the episode: – Read...

Subscribe to stay up to date on future episodes @ philos-sophia.lnk.to/ProjectScholaPodcast In the concluding segment (Part 3 of 3), co-hosts Brian Murphy and John Trevor Berger continue their discussion with Prof. Raphael De Paola (Dept. of Physics, PUC-Rio) with a deep dive into the nature of quantum physics in light of the ontology of Wolfgang Smith—including Raphael's detailed explanation of what's really going on in the infamous double-slit experiment. Quite a finale! Need to catch up?...

Subscribe to stay up to date on future episodes @ philos-sophia.lnk.to/ProjectScholaPodcast In this segment, co-hosts Brian Murphy and John Trevor Berger continue their discussion with Prof. Raphael De Paola (Dept. of Physics, PUC-Rio) on intelligence (natural and "artificial"), human culture, philosophy, the proper purview physics, and more—a fascinating talk! Need to catch up? – Watch Part 1 here Part 3 of 3 coming soon! Links referenced in the episode: – Read “Physics: A Science in...

Subscribe to stay up to date on future episodes @ ⁠philos-sophia.lnk.to/ProjectScholaPodcast In this segment, co-hosts Brian Murphy and John Trevor Berger welcome Prof. Raphael De Paola (Dept. of Physics, PUC-Rio) for an absorbing discussion on the nature of matter, the differences between modern and premodern physics, Raphael's background, and the role and impact of Wolfgang Smith upon his own thinking about physics. Part 2 of 3 coming soon! Links referenced in the episode: – Order...

Subscribe to stay up to date on future episodes @ philos-sophia.lnk.to/ProjectScholaPodcast We've had Project Schola on simmer for a long time, but we're finally beginning to bring it to the fore. And since educational outreach—especially to youth—is the single most important long-term priority of the Initiative, we're very excited to launch this project and hope you will be too. The podcast is only the beginning. Featuring co-hosts Brian Murphy and John Trevor Berger of the Philos-Sophia...