Informações:
Sinopsis
I am a student of language and literature. I have been reading, writing, and studying for most of my life. I received a B.A. in English from Fresno State and then went on to receive an M.A. and Ph.D. in English at Indiana University. I am interested in literature, philosophy, history and gardening. For the last 16 years, I have been a teacher at Peninsula College and, when not working, reading, or writing, spend much of my time in my garden.Note-Content belongs to Wes Cecil, this podcast mirrors his youtube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ff15w4ufviWfv9UfIuByA
Episodios
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Thinking In A Pandemic III Fallacy Of The Average
19/11/2020 Duración: 11minA few more logical fallacies to ponder as thinking about our world has grown so much more challenging. This conversation introduces the idea of the fallacy of the Average or Middle Ground, Appeal to Ignorance and Appeal to Fear.
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Thinking In The Time Of Pandemic
29/10/2020 Duración: 19minA quick reflection on the difficulties we face when we try to think when feeling fear and faced with unknowns.
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Us Vs Them And The Dangers Of Poor Thinking
22/10/2020 Duración: 13minA brief exploration of the logical fallacy False Dichotomy. When we break things into two we more or less stop ourselves from thinking. The world is subtle, odd, and multivariant and rarely reduces a simple interaction or choice between two things.
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The Bourgeoisie And The Middle Class
15/10/2020 Duración: 18minThe Link to the North Indian Classical Music Show: https://crosscut.com/podcast/crosscut... An attempt to explain the different histories of these two ideas which are often used as synonyms.
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The Social Contract During A Pandemic
29/09/2020 Duración: 19minA brief consideration of the question of our social contract in a time of national and international stress brought on by the Coronavirus. Some things to ponder and look forward as together we set off into uncharted lands. Presented by Wesley Cecil PhD
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Thinking During A Pandemic Part Four
23/09/2020 Duración: 15minThis lecture explores the common fallacy "Texas Sharpshooter" and our almost irresistible desire to select for data that supports our idea.
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Thinking In A Pandemic III Fallacy Of The Average
16/09/2020 Duración: 11minA few more logical fallacies to ponder as thinking about our world has grown so much more challenging. This conversation introduces the idea of the fallacy of the Average or Middle Ground, Appeal to Ignorance and Appeal to Fear.
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Thinking In The Time Of Pandemic
09/09/2020 Duración: 19minA quick reflection on the difficulties we face when we try to think when feeling fear and faced with unknowns.
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Us Vs Them And The Dangers Of Poor Thinking
04/09/2020 Duración: 13minA brief exploration of the logical fallacy False Dichotomy. When we break things into two we more or less stop ourselves from thinking. The world is subtle, odd, and multivariant and rarely reduces a simple interaction or choice between two things.
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The Bourgeoisie And The Middle Class
27/07/2020 Duración: 18minThe Link to the North Indian Classical Music Show: https://crosscut.com/podcast/crosscut... An attempt to explain the different histories of these two ideas which are often used as synonyms.
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The Germans Hannah Arendt
17/07/2020 Duración: 42minThis lecture explores the life and thinking of one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century. Presented by Wesley Cecil PhD but not at Peninsula College because, alas, all gathering have been temporarily suspended. Hopefully the lectures, with audience, will return in the not too distant future. For more lectures and information check out www.wescecil.com
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The Germans Karl Jaspers
06/07/2020 Duración: 53minA lecture exploring the life and work of the under-appreciated German thinker Karl Jaspers. Delivered by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Peninsula College. www.wescecil.com for more information and a copy of the handout with the quotes.
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The Germans Kierkegaard
04/07/2020 Duración: 53minA review of the work and life of this unique thinker who has exerted an amazing influence on modern philosophy. Delivered by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Peninsula College
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The Germans Schopenhauer
26/06/2020 Duración: 52minAn exploration of the life, philosophy and influence of Schopenhauer. This lecture, the third in my series covering German thinkers, was presented by Wesley Cecil PhD at Peninsula College.
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Immanuel Kant
09/06/2020 Duración: 58minThe first lecture in a series on German Philosophers features Immanuel Kant and his influence on the history of philosophy. Presented by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Peninsula College. Handout and other lectures available at www.wescecil.com
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History Of Philosophy In Sixteen Questions 17 The Earth
27/05/2020 Duración: 57minA speculative consideration of the environmental question as a philosophical issue relative to our values. Presented by Wesley Cecil Phd. at Finnriver Cidery in Chimacum Washington.
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History Of Philosophy In 16 Questions 16 Nihilism
20/05/2020 Duración: 45minAn exploration of the development and influence of nihilism on contemporary thought and the many responses to the nihilistic impulse. Presented by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Finnriver cidery in Chimacum Wa. The handout and more lectures available at www.wescecil.com
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History Of Philosophy In 16 Questions 15 Truth
09/05/2020 Duración: 42minThe lecture explores the impact of the enlightenment and other cultural changes on undermining our ability to believe in TRUTH. Presented by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Finnriver Cidery in Chimacum Washington. flyer and more information available at www.wescecil.com
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History Of Philosophy In 16 Questions 14 What's This Science Thing
30/04/2020 Duración: 53minAn exploration of the scientific revolution presented by Wesley Cecil PhD. at Finnriver cidery in Chimacum, Washington. The flyer and more videos are available at www.wescecil.com