Globalism, Nationalism, Economics, & Social Ontology
In this video John Smithin and Ronen Grunberg discuss the philosophical relationship between Social Ontology and Laissez Faire economics.
Epistemology
Philosophy or Psychology? Embodied Realism and the Economy of Being
In this talk (and ensuing discussion) Torrey Byles presents the thesis that Economics is not a physical science but a "human science".
Episode Four -- Coping With Reality: Metaphysical Realism
John Smithin & Ronen Grunberg discuss Metaphysical Realism and the primacy of existence.
Metaphysical Realism (Discussion)
In this video the Aurora Philosophy Institute members discuss the ideas that underly the philosophy of Metaphysical Realism.
Episode Two -- Coping With Reality: The Philosophical Order
John Smithin, All Marchenko, and Ronen Grunberg debate The Philosophical Order. Zoom meeting on Nov 9, 2023.
Episode One -- Copying with Reality: Can Philosophy Help?
John Smithin and Ronen Grunberg debate philosophy's relevance.
Schopenhauer -- Pessimist or Realist? Part 1 (Presentation)
This Aurora Philosophy Institute presentation was given by Henry Chausovsky on Tuesday April 25, 2023.
G E M Anscombe's Moral Philosophy Presentation
Presentation by Graham Hubbs on Elizabeth Anscombe's moral philosophy and her problem with Consequentialism -- presented to the Aurora Philosophy Institute on March 28, 2023.
Philosophy of Mind -- Howard Leznoff
Philosophy of Mind presentation given by Howard Leznoff to the Aurora Philosophy Institute members -- February 21, 2023