Kazingram Dialogue

Hugh Hunter is a Philosopher, PhD Toronto. He completed his Postdoc at Humboldt University, Berlin. Hugh has taught in many universities around in USA and Canada. In 2018, he left academia permanently. He wrote How to be a Philosopher and is on a mission to show people how to be a philosopher.  Check out his current project Berkeleian Idealism Project now: https://hughhunter.substack.com/p/the-what-of-berkeleian-idealism In this episode, we discuss what it means to be a philosopher, how to do philosophy, and how the present state of academia can help and hinder genuine thinking, and what the future practice of philosophy might look like. Follow Amos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosdowber Follow IJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijmakan Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

Jim Madden is a Professor of Philosophy at Benedictine College and a martial artist. He is the author of Mind, Matter, and Nature: A Thomistic Proposal for the Philosophy of Mind and Ageless Athlete. In this episode we discuss the type of life a philosopher must live, how one learns to become free in the face of modern nihilism, and Jim’s upcoming book Thinking about Thinking: Mind and Meaning in the Era of Technological Nihilism. Check out Jim’s new website where you can read the intro to his new book and more. You can follow Jim on twitter @JDMadden3 Follow Amos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosdowber Follow IJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijmakan Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

Axel Kazadi is Director and Assistant Professor of Theology at Kingswood University in Sussex, New Brunswick. Back before becoming a professor, Axel was a hip-hop artist. He is a PhD candidate in Theology at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He specializes in the theology of John Calvin. In this episode, we discuss hip-hop, the importance of practice and habits for success, the importance of community for self-development, as well as Nietzche and Kierkegaard on Christian ethics. Follow Axel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/axel.m.kazadi/ Follow Amos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosdowber Follow IJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijmakan Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

Jason Eberl is the director and professor of Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics, at Saint Louis University. In this episode, we talk about whether humans have a soul, the relationship of the mind and body, what constitutes death, the possibility of resurrection, and the possibility of alien life. Fascinating conversation, you don’t want to miss it. During the episode, we mention Jason's ongoing debate at the Romanell Center's Blog, and the upcoming third volume of essays on Star Wars and Philosophy, Star Wars and Philosophy Strikes Back. Follow Amos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosdowber Follow IJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijmakan Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

Jim Madden is a Professor of Philosophy and martial artist. He is the author of Mind, Matter, and Nature: A Thomistic Proposal for the Philosophy of Mind and Ageless Athlete. In this episode, we talk with Jim about risk asymmetries in modern academia, Heidegger's critique of technology and how technology shapes humanity's relationship with the world, aliens, the philosophy of mind, and the importance of having skin in the game. You can listen to the episode of the Pat Flynn show that Jim mentions here. Follow Amos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amosdowber Follow IJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ijmakan Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

Karen Stiller is senior editor of Faith Today, one of Canada’s leading Christian magazines. She is the host of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada’s podcast. She is a moderator of the annual Religion and Society series at the University of Toronto, a debate series between leading atheists and theologians that seeks to generate critical conversations on matters of faith, society and public interest.   In this episode, we talk with Karen about her recently released memoir "The Minister’s Wife", what lead her to write it, the social struggles and blessings of being a minister’s wife, as well as the importance of honesty for life and writing. You can find Karen Stiller: https://karenstiller.com/ https://www.instagram.com/karen.stiller/ https://twitter.com/KarenStiller1 If you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us through Kazingram Dialogue Merchandise Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

James Madden is a Professor of Philosophy and martial artist. He is the author of Mind, Matter, and Nature: A Thomistic Proposal for the Philosophy of Mind and Ageless Athlete. In this episode, Jim returns to discuss his experience with getting Covid-19, mortality, finding meaning in one's life, the meaning of religious language, the loss of culture in North America and how this cripples our ethics, as well as raising a family in the modern world. You can listen to Jim's latest lectures at the Thomistic institute here, here, and here. If you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us through Kazingram Dialogue Merchandise Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

Sophie Thomas is a personal trainer, philosopher, psychology graduate student, and model. In this episode, we talk to Sophie about the relation between philosophy and the value structures that underlie training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the importance of comradery in learning martial arts, the formation of cultures, and Portuguese linguistics. You can follow Sophie on Instagram @sofietee and check out her website https://www.thecosmicmovement.com/ Toronto Star article featuring Kazingram Dialogue: https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/2020/05/10/dollar-store-food-baskin-robbins-and-millennial-dating-toronto-based-podcasts-you-might-not-have-heard-of.html If you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us through Kazingram Dialogue Merchandise Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

In this episode, our editor-in-chief I.J. Makan talks to editor Amos Dowber about the importance of tradition in communicating knowledge, tradition vs traditionalism, the middle eastern sources of "Western culture," and political philosophy. If you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us through Kazingram Dialogue Merchandise Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM

Candice Malcolm is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of True North, an independent, non-governmental, non-partisan organization that conducts research and investigative journalism into important public issues in Canada. She is an author, an investigative journalist, a nationally syndicated columnist with the Toronto Sun.  In this episode, we talk to Candice about Trudeau's WE charity scandal and the bias against independent journalism in Canada's mainstream media.  Follow Candice on Twitter - https://twitter.com/CandiceMalcolm True North on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TrueNorthCentre If you enjoy our podcast, consider supporting us through Kazingram Dialogue Merchandise Facebook - www.facebook.com/KZNGRM Instagram - www.instagram.com/kazingramdialogue Twitter - twitter.com/KZNGRM