Sound Philosophy

Eric Taxier and I continue our discussion of the Nicomachean Ethics by discussing the social virtue of "friendliness."

Eric Taxier and I discuss Aristotle on the emotion of anger.

Eric Taxier and I discuss chapters 3-4 for Book 4 of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, which focus on the proper relationship to ambition.

Eric Taxier and I discuss Book 4, Chapter 2 in Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics, his treatment of the virtue of magnificence (grand spending).

Eric Taxier and I discuss chapter 1 of Book 4 of the Nicomachean Ethics, a chapter on the virtue of generosity.

This episode briefly examines two tracks produced by J Dilla: "Runnin'" by the Pharcyde and "Show Me What You Got" by Busta Rhymes. I discuss the stratification in Dilla's beats, their stuttering quality, their use and avoidance of quantization, and the response of the rappers to those beats.

This episode explores the relationship among flow, content, and rhyme by looking at some excerpts from Eminem and Mac Miller.

This episode looks at "Sober" and "Vicarious" by Tool and discusses the release and impact of Fear Inoculum.

A brief look at Math Rock from a guitarist's point of view.

A look at the shift from funky R&B to Funk as a standalone genre. I discuss the various elements of Funk, particularly what I'm calling "Funk Counterpoint" by examining The Meters' "Cissy Strut," and James Brown's "Cold Sweat."