From Nowhere to Nothing
Episodes
Update
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I provide a brief update on the status of the podcast, along with a freebie.
Mary Midgely
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the unique approach Mary Midgely took to addressing important topics like science, morality, and life.
Immanuel Kant
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sample and discuss a few of the many concepts Immanuel Kant explored with his philosophy.
Belonging
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we attempt to define belonging and examine the intricate ways in which it affects agency, identity, and morality.
Awareness
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we try to parse apart what awareness means within the context of perception and consciousness, confronting what this means for person...
Absolutism
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore many of philosophy's deepest questions by asking whether or not absolutes exist.
Science and Philosophy
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the relationship between science and philosophy: where one ends and the other begins, their need for each other, and how t...
Normality
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss what it means to be normal and how we epistemologically and ontologically derive these notions.
Authenticity
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we struggle with the dynamic and paradoxical nature of authenticity, examining lingual and contextual factors.
Skepticism
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the historical, academic, and anecdotal narratives of skepticism.
Authority
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the multifaceted symbiosis of authority, power, relationship, influence, and the effect they have on people and society.
Perspective
06 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the role of perspective in perception, reality, and truth.
The Mandalorian
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the context, ethics, and aesthetics of the TV series The Mandalorian.
Isolation
13 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we pick apart what it means to be isolated, the contrasting effects it can have, and what it means for us as people.
Villains
06 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, with the help of a special guest, we look at the compelling nature of villains, their relationship to heroes, the stories we tell, an...
Heroes
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a hard look at what a hero is, and whether they can exist in reality, or only in our imaginations.
Translation
16 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we analyze our conception of translation across language, media, and human thought.
Hegel
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the ideas Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel contributed to the field of philosophy and how those ideas can be used in the cont...
The Mind/Body Problem
19 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we grapple with the various flavors of monism and dualism and the implications they have on consciousness and reality.
Dreams
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive headlong into the topic of dreams referencing and utilizing material from previous conversations about consciousness, reality...
Gratefulness
28 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we ask epistemological and metaphysical questions about the role of gratefulness in the human experience.
Flow State
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the complex, paradoxical, and magical experience of Flow state.
Branding
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at branding: the amalgamation of symbolism with symbiotic interplay between producer and consumer, and what that means for mo...
Symbolism
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep look at symbolism: examining not just representative concepts, but origin theories and consequences on our ideas of me...
Gods of Death and the Afterlife
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine gods of death from various cultures, as well as examining conceptual paradigms of the afterlife.
Age and Ageing
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about age and ageing from a holistic perspective; examining the physiological, psychological, and intangible aspects of getti...
Gods of War
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our examination of mythological pantheons by looking at gods of war and attempting to find the deeper meaning and connect...
Goddesses of Wisdom
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore goddesses of wisdom: complex deities from various cultures who possess numerous abilities and a range of personalities. ...
King of the gods
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about stories that define cultures and the god-kings that rule them.
Stories
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about stories: not just the content of stories, but what constitutes them and what the act of storytelling says about being h...
Play
13 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss play: why we do it, how we define it, and how it affects our everyday and future lives.
Discrimination and Social Justice
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we do our best to discuss discrimination and social justice from a place of privilege. Examining philosophical underpinnings and pe...
Education
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the basic tenants of education by utilizing our various professional experiences to examine interactional relationships...
Utilitarianism
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we grapple with the theoretical and practical philosophy of Utilitarianism. If you'd like to watch the episode, it can be viewed he...
Creativity
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the concepts and acts of creativity. If you are interested in watching this episode, use the following link: https://y...
Curiosity
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take an inquisitive look at... being inquisitive. What we find is that curiosity is neither as simple or benign as it appears; f...
Awe and the Sublime
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we attempt to grasp what we know to be beyond us: conceptualization of the sublime and the experience of awe. Journey along with us...
Nostalgia
04 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into nostalgia; is it an emotion, and if so, what defines it? What purpose does it serve? What lessons and trapping does ...
Emotions
28 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take on the difficult task of defining what emotions are, the purpose they serve, and what implications they have for the human ex...
Social Media
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we change up our course of exploring classical philosophical topics by examining social media and the role it plays in modern society...
Civility
07 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into civility; not only its necessity to many of the topics we've already discussed but also the constituents of the concept...
Economics
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the interplay of philosophy and economics to uncover how deep the concept of economics permeates our social existence an...
Politics
09 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the topic of politics as it is rarely discussed: looking at what politics is and what it should be as opposed to the va...
State of the Podcast
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A quick update on the future of the podcast.
Episode 12: Consciousness
25 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss awareness, duality, how we attempt to describe the human experience, and whether consciousness exists outside of humanity....
Episode 11: Language
20 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss how language relates to knowledge, reality, culture, and what it means to be human.
Episode 10: Art
23 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a walk through the history of art; along the way discussing its various elements and how conceptualizations have changed over...
Episode 9: Love
10 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the impersonal and interpersonal aspects of philia, eros, and agape: types of love. Additionally, we examine how lo...
Episode 8: Death
16 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine death from scientific and sociocultural viewpoints, with emphasis on how it relates to life and what our conscious and emo...
Special: Existence
16 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a short, informal discussion on existence, being, and the nature of ontology.
Episode 7: Free Will
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at free will and whether the choices we make are of our own agency or decided for us by the past. We also discuss religious...
Episode 6: Knowledge
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss what it means to know something, what types of knowledge exist, the sociocultural influence of knowledge related concepts,...
Episode 5: Self
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about philosophical questions regarding the conceptualization of the self, including the importance of the body and mind, whe...
Episode 4: Life
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the mystery of life: where did it come from? How do we define it? Is there life outside of Earth? Additionally, we t...
Episode 3: Time
16 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss time. Is it real or a human perception? Does it have limits? Is it possible to manipulate time? We cover these que...
Episode 2: God
16 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the biggest topic in philosophy: Deity. We cover what human needs the idea of God fulfills, as well as how God has be...
Episode 1: Introduction to Philosophical Categories
15 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we provide an overview of philosophical categories, including metaphysics, epistemology, axiology, and logic. We also discuss how t...