http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0500 en-us Colin Vernon's xml/php/mysql skills ℗ & © 2008 Agora Publications, Inc. This series of podcasts considers two different visions of world community. In the first, a single nation presides over a global empire. The second view offers an idea of a common human community that preserves autonomy, mutual respect, and diversity. Education Higher Education This series of podcasts considers two different visions of world community. In the first, a single nation presides over a global empire. The second view offers an idea of a common human community that preserves autonomy, mutual respect, and diversity. Agora Publications, Inc. no Agora Publications, Inc. info@agorapublications.com http://www.agorapublications.com/images/worldCommunity144.jpg http://www.agorapublications.com/images/worldCommunity144.jpg 144 144 info@agorapublications.com cvernon@wmchesnut.com (Colin Vernon) http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0500 In the symbolic language of my title, we need both swords and plowshares. The United States should take the lead in developing a form of society that can serve as a model for the world. I propose mandatory national service for all U.S. citizens, normally beginning at age 18. Individuals should be allowed to choose the form of service from a set of broad categories, including military and nonmilitary options, all of which contribute to the security and welfare of the U.S. and the world community. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. In the symbolic language of my title, we need both swords and plowshares. The United States should take the lead in developing a form of society that can serve as a model for the world. I propose mandatory national service for all U.S. citizens, normally beginning at age 18. Individuals should be allowed to choose the form of service from a set of broad categories, including military and nonmilitary options, all of which contribute to the security and welfare of the U.S. and the world community. 00:44:05 no Agora Publications - World Community Swords and Plowshares In the symbolic language of my title, we need both swords and plowshares. The United States should take the lead in developing a form of society that can serve as a model for the world. I propose mandatory national service for all U.S. citizens, normally beginning at age 18. Individuals should be allowed to choose the form of service from a set of broad categories, including military and nonmilitary options, all of which contribute to the security and welfare of the U.S. and the world community. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0500 The cosmopolitan idea guides thinking about a world community. I consider three examples of issues that would benefit from applying the cosmopolitan idea: global warming, crossing national borders, and nuclear proliferation. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. The cosmopolitan idea guides thinking about a world community. I consider three examples of issues that would benefit from applying the cosmopolitan idea: global warming, crossing national borders, and nuclear proliferation. 00:25:28 no Agora Publications - World Community Using the Cosmopolitan Idea The cosmopolitan idea guides thinking about a world community. I consider three examples of issues that would benefit from applying the cosmopolitan idea: global warming, crossing national borders, and nuclear proliferation. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Rather than building empires to dominate the world community, individual people and governmental representatives should use the cosmopolitan idea formulated by Kant as a universal guide for decisions that encompass all human beings. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. Rather than building empires to dominate the world community, individual people and governmental representatives should use the cosmopolitan idea formulated by Kant as a universal guide for decisions that encompass all human beings. 00:31:44 no Agora Publications - World Community The Cosmopolitan Idea Rather than building empires to dominate the world community, individual people and governmental representatives should use the cosmopolitan idea formulated by Kant as a universal guide for decisions that encompass all human beings. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Seeking values that are truly universal and appropriate for the world community requires that we transcend national boundaries and go beyond our time, our particular culture, and the specific values that characterize our unique context. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. Seeking values that are truly universal and appropriate for the world community requires that we transcend national boundaries and go beyond our time, our particular culture, and the specific values that characterize our unique context. 00:28:54 no Agora Publications - World Community Universal Values for a World Community Seeking values that are truly universal and appropriate for the world community requires that we transcend national boundaries and go beyond our time, our particular culture, and the specific values that characterize our unique context. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Kant proposed the cosmopolitan idea as a way of eluding the threat of perpetual war among states. I consider the possibility of a postmodern era in which that cosmopolitan idea replaces nationalism. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. Kant proposed the cosmopolitan idea as a way of eluding the threat of perpetual war among states. I consider the possibility of a postmodern era in which that cosmopolitan idea replaces nationalism. 00:31:25 no Agora Publications - World Community Postmodern Politics Kant proposed the cosmopolitan idea as a way of eluding the threat of perpetual war among states. I consider the possibility of a postmodern era in which that cosmopolitan idea replaces nationalism. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Nationalism, spawned by modernism, presents an insurmountable dilemma. Now we must ask: Does Kant provide the political foundation on which a world community might be conceived in the postmodern era? info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. Nationalism, spawned by modernism, presents an insurmountable dilemma. Now we must ask: Does Kant provide the political foundation on which a world community might be conceived in the postmodern era? 00:29:41 no Agora Publications - World Community The Dilemma of Nationalism in the Modern World Nationalism, spawned by modernism, presents an insurmountable dilemma. Now we must ask: Does Kant provide the political foundation on which a world community might be conceived in the postmodern era? http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0500 This podcast treats the ethical philosophy that grew out of the Enlightenment (with a focus on Kant’s ethics). It is part of the search for the foundations on which a world community might be based. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. This podcast treats the ethical philosophy that grew out of the Enlightenment (with a focus on Kant’s ethics). It is part of the search for the foundations on which a world community might be based. 00:32:34 no Agora Publications - World Community Ethical and Political Foundations of Community This podcast treats the ethical philosophy that grew out of the Enlightenment (with a focus on Kant’s ethics). It is part of the search for the foundations on which a world community might be based. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 12:00:00 -0500 If the United States has created an empire that seeks to dominate the world, the obvious question is: How long will it last? Chalmers Johnson and Niall Ferguson think it is already in decline. In this podcast I will explain why. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. If the United States has created an empire that seeks to dominate the world, the obvious question is: How long will it last? Chalmers Johnson and Niall Ferguson think it is already in decline. In this podcast I will explain why. 00:29:42 no Agora Publications - World Community The Future of the American Empire If the United States has created an empire that seeks to dominate the world, the obvious question is: How long will it last? Chalmers Johnson and Niall Ferguson think it is already in decline. In this podcast I will explain why. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 28 May 2007 12:00:00 -0500 The current administration in the U.S. has recently been described as being in a "state of denial," lying to itself and the world. How can we get at the truth concerning such important matters? Before digging deeper into competing claims, it might be helpful to step back and try to attain a philosophical perspective on the nature of truth itself. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. The current administration in the U.S. has recently been described as being in a "state of denial," lying to itself and the world. How can we get at the truth concerning such important matters? Before digging deeper into competing claims, it might be helpful to step back and try to attain a philosophical perspective on the nature of truth itself. 00:30:00 no Agora Publications - World Community Truth, Reality, and the Growth of Empire The current administration in the U.S. has recently been described as being in a "state of denial," lying to itself and the world. How can we get at the truth concerning such important matters? Before digging deeper into competing claims, it might be helpful to step back and try to attain a philosophical perspective on the nature of truth itself. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 21 May 2007 12:00:00 -0500 Building on the transformation from theism to humanism during the Renaissance, modernism in the realm of political theory and action spawned the nation state. If the modern state is not based on a covenant with God, where are its roots to be found? info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. Building on the transformation from theism to humanism during the Renaissance, modernism in the realm of political theory and action spawned the nation state. If the modern state is not based on a covenant with God, where are its roots to be found? 00:31:41 no Agora Publications - World Community The Rise of Nationalism in the Modern World Building on the transformation from theism to humanism during the Renaissance, modernism in the realm of political theory and action spawned the nation state. If the modern state is not based on a covenant with God, where are its roots to be found? http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 14 May 2007 12:00:00 -0500 What is the origin of community? And why do human beings want to form communities? This is a philosophical question, one that seeks fundamental principles and looks for viable ways of integrating them into our lives. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. What is the origin of community? And why do human beings want to form communities? This is a philosophical question, one that seeks fundamental principles and looks for viable ways of integrating them into our lives. 00:33:16 no Agora Publications - World Community The Roots of Community What is the origin of community? And why do human beings want to form communities? This is a philosophical question, one that seeks fundamental principles and looks for viable ways of integrating them into our lives. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 05 Jun 2006 12:00:00 -0500 Contemporary physics opens the possibility that causality as described by Aristotle and ideas as presented by Plato are real causes - essential dimensions of the world of nature. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. Contemporary physics opens the possibility that causality as described by Aristotle and ideas as presented by Plato are real causes - essential dimensions of the world of nature. 00:36:58 no physics, philosophy, systems theory, Descartes, Aristotle, Plato, causality, poetry Agora Publications - World Community physics, philosophy, systems theory, Descartes, Aristotle, Plato, causality, poetry Ideas and Human Nature Contemporary physics opens the possibility that causality as described by Aristotle and ideas as presented by Plato are real causes - essential dimensions of the world of nature. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Tue, 30 May 2006 12:00:00 -0500 Scientific materialism flourished when Newtonian physics ruled, but contemporary physics destroyed the foundations of classical physics and opened the way for rethinking the nature of reality itself. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. Scientific materialism flourished when Newtonian physics ruled, but contemporary physics destroyed the foundations of classical physics and opened the way for rethinking the nature of reality itself. 00:27:31 no Newtonian physics, quantum physics, Steven Weinberg, Fritjof Capra, positivism, materialism, Plato, ideas Agora Publications - World Community Newtonian physics, quantum physics, Steven Weinberg, Fritjof Capra, positivism, materialism, Plato, ideas Mind and Matter Scientific materialism flourished when Newtonian physics ruled, but contemporary physics destroyed the foundations of classical physics and opened the way for rethinking the nature of reality itself. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Wed, 24 May 2006 12:00:00 -0500 Do personal human souls exist after individual human bodies die? This podcast explores the idea of mind and the myth of personal immortality in the context of Plato's Phaedo. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. Do personal human souls exist after individual human bodies die? This podcast explores the idea of mind and the myth of personal immortality in the context of Plato's Phaedo. 00:30:36 no Plato, soul, mind, immortality, Phaedo, Socratic method Agora Publications - World Community Plato, soul, mind, immortality, Phaedo, Socratic method Manifesting Mind Do personal human souls exist after individual human bodies die? This podcast explores the idea of mind and the myth of personal immortality in the context of Plato's Phaedo. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Tue, 09 May 2006 12:00:00 -0500 In contrast to the contemporary scientific way of thinking that favors materialism, the vast majority of people hold a view of human nature that incorporates both body and soul. This model is taught as religious doctrine in several traditions. Some philosophers think that sound rational arguments can be provided to justify this belief. Rene Descartes and Socrates are two philosophers who examine that possibility. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. In contrast to the contemporary scientific way of thinking that favors materialism, the vast majority of people hold a view of human nature that incorporates both body and soul. This model is taught as religious doctrine in several traditions. Some philosophers think that sound rational arguments can be provided to justify this belief. Rene Descartes and Socrates are two philosophers who examine that possibility. 00:28:28 no Soul Descartes Plato Phaedo dualism mind Pythagorean Orphism faith reason poetry dialectic immortality reincarnation Agora Publications - World Community Soul Descartes Plato Phaedo dualism mind Pythagorean Orphism faith reason poetry dialectic immortality reincarnation Recycling Souls In contrast to the contemporary scientific way of thinking that favors materialism, the vast majority of people hold a view of human nature that incorporates both body and soul. This model is taught as religious doctrine in several traditions. Some philosophers think that sound rational arguments can be provided to justify this belief. Rene Descartes and Socrates are two philosophers who examine that possibility. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 01 May 2006 12:00:00 -0500 The search to understand human nature cannot be separated from the universal human desire to understand the meaning of life. Two different ways of thinking are essential for this philosophical quest, what the ancient Greeks called logos and mythos. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. The search to understand human nature cannot be separated from the universal human desire to understand the meaning of life. Two different ways of thinking are essential for this philosophical quest, what the ancient Greeks called logos and mythos. 00:27:54 no Socrates Protagoras Prometheus Religion ethics worship Zeus goodness democracy Agora Publications - World Community Socrates Protagoras Prometheus Religion ethics worship Zeus goodness democracy The Meaning of Life The search to understand human nature cannot be separated from the universal human desire to understand the meaning of life. Two different ways of thinking are essential for this philosophical quest, what the ancient Greeks called logos and mythos. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 24 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0500 Perhaps even worse than poison are values that pretend to be beneficial and are actually pernicious. Happiness is one such value, especially when it is linked to the promise of utopia. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. Perhaps even worse than poison are values that pretend to be beneficial and are actually pernicious. Happiness is one such value, especially when it is linked to the promise of utopia. 00:28:17 no Huxley Plato's Republic happiness utopia truth Bentham utilitarianism eudaimonia art religion ethics Agora Publications - World Community Huxley Plato's Republic happiness utopia truth Bentham utilitarianism eudaimonia art religion ethics Managing Happiness Perhaps even worse than poison are values that pretend to be beneficial and are actually pernicious. Happiness is one such value, especially when it is linked to the promise of utopia. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 17 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0500 The modern sciences are sometimes linked to concepts that poison and undermine essential human values. This podcast treats three such concepts - behaviorism, determinism, and materialism - and considers an antidote proposed by Immanuel Kant. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. The modern sciences are sometimes linked to concepts that poison and undermine essential human values. This podcast treats three such concepts - behaviorism, determinism, and materialism - and considers an antidote proposed by Immanuel Kant. 00:22:07 no Skinner Kant behaviorism determinism materialism autonomy freedom human dignity Agora Publications - World Community Skinner Kant behaviorism determinism materialism autonomy freedom human dignity Human Values The modern sciences are sometimes linked to concepts that poison and undermine essential human values. This podcast treats three such concepts - behaviorism, determinism, and materialism - and considers an antidote proposed by Immanuel Kant. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0500 This podcast interprets and comments on "Minds and Machines: A Modest Proposal," in light of developments in artificial intelligence during the past four decades. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. This podcast interprets and comments on "Minds and Machines: A Modest Proposal," in light of developments in artificial intelligence during the past four decades. 00:22:47 no Ray Kurzweil singularity Turing Test John Searle Chinese Room syntax semantics Agora Publications - World Community Ray Kurzweil singularity Turing Test John Searle Chinese Room syntax semantics Artificial Intelligence This podcast interprets and comments on "Minds and Machines: A Modest Proposal," in light of developments in artificial intelligence during the past four decades. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 03 Apr 2006 12:00:00 -0500 This is an oral version of a paper written in 1968 that compares human beings and android computers. It predicts that in the next stage in human evolution computers will replace humans because they are better fit to survive. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. This is an oral version of a paper written in 1968 that compares human beings and android computers. It predicts that in the next stage in human evolution computers will replace humans because they are better fit to survive. 00:32:51 no Descartes Norbert Wiener Turing information theory computer music robot Nietzsche mind Ubermensch Agora Publications - World Community Descartes Norbert Wiener Turing information theory computer music robot Nietzsche mind Ubermensch Minds and Machines This is an oral version of a paper written in 1968 that compares human beings and android computers. It predicts that in the next stage in human evolution computers will replace humans because they are better fit to survive. http://www.agorapublications.com/podcasts.php?series=3 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:00:00 -0500 This podcast introduces the series by focusing on two modern developments in biology: Darwin's theory of evolution and the Human Genome Project. info@agorapublications.com Agora Publications, Inc. This podcast introduces the series by focusing on two modern developments in biology: Darwin's theory of evolution and the Human Genome Project. 00:23:40 no Darwin, genetics, evolution, human nature, eugenics, biotechnology Agora Publications - World Community Darwin, genetics, evolution, human nature, eugenics, biotechnology Evolution and Genetics This podcast introduces the series by focusing on two modern developments in biology: Darwin's theory of evolution and the Human Genome Project.