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The Philosophemes Podcast

The Philosophemes Podcast

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With content for newcomers to philosophy and philosophical highlanders alike, this podcast examines a wide range of philosophical questions, from those considered traditional and foundational in the History of Philosophy to questions at the heart of Existentialism, Metaphysics, and Philosophical Psychology. Comprised of interviews, discussions, and presentations, podcasts, in general, fit into the following six (6) categories: (1) Philosophical Psychology; (2) Transcendental Philosophy; (3) History of Philosophical Ideas/Debunking Philosophical Prejudices; (4) Essential Distinctions in the History of Philosophy; (5) Philosophy of Film; and, (6) Commentaries on Philosophical Works and Ideas.

Hosted by the multi-award-winning philosophy professor and author of ten (10) books, Dr. Frank Scalambrino.

Episodes published weekly.

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  • On Professional Philosophy and Its Myths: An Interview with Dr. Spera & Dr. Peña-Guzmán

    On Professional Philosophy and Its Myths: An Interview with Dr. Spera & Dr. Peña-Guzmán
    May 18 2025

    In this episode, I had the honor and the privilege to interview Dr. Rebekah Spera and Dr. David Peña-Guzmán, regarding their book: Professional Philosophy & Its Myths. Excellent book! I recommend you buy it and read it, and I recommend you ask your local library to purchase a copy also. As I say in the Introduction, these philosophers were willing to go into deep water with me, and they unflinchingly discussed timely, sensitive and very important topics with me. I thank them again! Questions and comments are welcome.

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    Link to Purchase Their Book:

    https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Philosophy-Myths-Rebekah-Spera/dp/1666939714

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    Philosophy People Links:

    Dr. Spera:

    https://philpapers.org/s/Rebekah%20Spera

    Dr. Pena-Guzman:

    https://philpapers.org/s/David%20M.%20Pe%C3%B1a-Guzm%C3%A1n

    Dr. Scalambrino:

    https://philpapers.org/s/Frank%20Scalambrino

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    The Philosophemes Podcast. Deep roots. Dangerous ideas. The Canon, remixed.

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    Chapters

    0:00 Introduction and Shared Diagnosis

    20:18 Authentic Philosophical Identity or Performance: Myths and the Theater of Institutional Indoctrination

    1:13:24 The Unionized Adjunct as Breaker of the White Myth

    1:33:49 Merit, Minimum Standards, and the Contradictions of Gatekeeping

    2:38:03 Philosophy as Vocation vs. Careerism: Who Gets to Be Called a “Philosopher”?

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    If you'd like to read Schopenhauer's thoughts on this topic, as exemplified by his quote: “The vocation of philosophy can only be given by nature, not by the popular vote of bureaucratic administrators at a university.”

    ~Schopenhauer, “On Philosophy at the Universities,” §31.

    Here is a link to my commentary and translation of Schopenhauer's essay:

    https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-at-Universities-Arthur-Schopenhauer/dp/1947674846

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    🔗 Questions & Comments Are Welcome:

    🧭 https://linktr.ee/philosophemes

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    🔗 Links & Support:

    📚 Amazon Author Page

    https://amzn.to/4cM6nzf

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    ☠️ The Existentialism Book

    http://shepherd.com/book/what-is-existentialism-vol-i

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    ☕ Coffee? Cheers! (Ko-fi)

    https://ko-fi.com/philosophemes

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    #AcademicLabor, #AdjunctLife, #HigherEdCrisis, #TenureTrack, #PhilosophyAsVocation, #EducationMatters, #AuthenticPhilosophy, #Merit, #GatekeepingInAcademia, #AcademicElitism, #AcademicTheater, #InstitutionalMyths, #EducationReform

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    Some links may be “affiliate links,” which means I may I receive a small commission from your purchase through these links. This helps to support the channel. Thank you.

    Editorial, educational, and fair use of images.

    © 2025, Frank Scalambrino, Ph.D.

    https://evergreenpodcasts.com/the-philosophemes-podcast

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    The content presented by The Philosophemes Podcast and The Philosophemes Channel is for educational and editorial purposes only. It should not be considered medical or legal advice. All opinions expressed are those of the speaker(s) and do not reflect any affiliated organization, association, or group.

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    2 hrs and 45 mins
  • True Crime & Philosophy 3: Courtney Clenney & the Tyrannical Soul

    True Crime & Philosophy 3: Courtney Clenney & the Tyrannical Soul
    Mar 27 2025
    In this episode of the True Crime & Philosophy series of The Philosophemes Podcast, we examine the tragic case of Courtney Clenney through the lens of Aristotle’s virtue ethics.What does it mean to have a tyrannical soul? And how might ancient philosophy help us understand the development of character in the context of modern violence?Courtney “Tailor” Clenney, an Instagram and OnlyFans model with over two million followers, has been charged with second-degree murder for stabbing her boyfriend, Christian “Toby” Obumseli, to death in their luxury apartment in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood on April 3, 2022.Clenney claims she acted in self-defense during yet another intense argument in what she describes as a “violent and toxic” relationship.While avoiding any claims of guilt or innocence, this episode considers the moral and psychological dimensions of Clenney’s behavior—both alleged and documented.Drawing on Aristotle’s account of virtue, vice, and character formation, we explore how a soul can become disordered, and what that means for ethical responsibility.We also reflect on Clenney’s publicly reported diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder,considering how impulsivity and emotional volatility complicate questions of agency and moral evaluation.This is not just a story about crime—it’s a study of character.And, it’s a glimpse into the dangerous ideas brought into focus by forensic philosophy..The Philosophemes Podcast. Deep roots. Dangerous ideas. The Canon, remixed..🔗 Questions & Comments AreWelcome:🧭 https://linktr.ee/philosophemes..🔗 Links & Support:📚 Amazon Author Pagehttps://amzn.to/4cM6nzf.☠️ The Existentialism Bookhttp://shepherd.com/book/what-is-existentialism-vol-i.🎶 Epidemic Sound Referralhttps://share.epidemicsound.com/ann4jg.☕ Coffee?Cheers! (Ko-fi)https://ko-fi.com/philosophemes..🔗 References:🎙️Rotten Mango Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/256-a-famous-onlyfans-model-who-became-a-killer/id1517954480?i=1000611185302.📺 WTVJ, Miami, NBC:https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/courtney-clenney-police-bodycam-footage-boyfriends-stabbing/3273733/.🎬 TUBI Documentary:https://tubitv.com/movies/100019274/viewer-discretion-advised-the-story-of-onlyfans-and-courtney-clenney.#CourtneyClenney #ChristianObumseli #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeAndPhilosophy #Philosophemes #ForensicPhilosophy #VirtueEthics #Existentialism #PhilosophyPodcast #DangerousIdeas #EthicalQuestions #Aristotle #FrankScalambrino #TrueCrimeCommunity #psychology..Some links may be “affiliate links,” which means I may I receive a small commission from your purchase through these links. This helps to support the channel. Thank you.Editorial, educational, and fair use of images.© 2025, Frank Scalambrino, Ph.D.https://evergreenpodcasts.com/the-philosophemes-podcast.The content presented by The Philosophemes Podcast and The Philosophemes Channelis for educational and editorial purposes only. It should not be considered medical or legal advice. All opinions expressed are those of the speaker(s) and do not reflect any affiliated organization, association, or group.All referenced materials and clips are used under fair use for commentary, criticism, andeducational analysis. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F. Supp. 3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017) and Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty under the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • The Humanism Spectrum and Ecstatic Naturalism’s Place Within It

    The Humanism Spectrum and Ecstatic Naturalism’s Place Within It
    Feb 27 2025

    This episode is a recording of my invited paper presentation to the Ecstatic Naturalism Circle. Thinking in terms of "The Humanism Spectrum" makes discussing the relationship between humans and technology lucid, consistent, and coherent. The logic of The Humanism Spectrum makes it very easy to understand and think about concepts like "Post-Humanism" and the relation between human and artificial intelligence.

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    Please post your questions or comments on The Philosophemes YouTube Channel.

    Accessible through this Linktree link:

    https://linktr.ee/philosophemes

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    Amazon Author Page:

    https://amzn.to/4cM6nzf

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    Epidemic Sound Referral Link:

    https://share.epidemicsound.com/ann4jg

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    The Existentialism Book:

    http://shepherd.com/book/what-is-existentialism-vol-i

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    Coffee? Cheers!

    https://ko-fi.com/philosophemes

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    #philosophy, #existentialism, #FrankScalambrino, #PostHumanism, #psychology, #AI, #ecstaticnaturalism, #Humanism, #Heidegger, #philosophypodcast

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    Some links may be “affiliate links,” which means I may I receive a small commission from your purchase through these links. This helps to support the channel. Thank you.

    Editorial, educational, and fair use of images.

    © 2025, Frank Scalambrino, Ph.D.

    https://evergreenpodcasts.com/the-philosophemes-podcast

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins

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