Globalism, Nationalism, Economics, & Social Ontology
In this video John Smithin and Ronen Grunberg discuss the philosophical relationship between Social Ontology and Laissez Faire economics.
Materialism
Nicollo Machiavelli -- Are His Ideas Still Relevant?
This talk and discussion took place on February 27, 2024. Shishir Lakhani discusses the ideas of Machiavelli and his relevance to daily life.
Henry Chausovsky: Stoicism
Henry Chausovsky: The Philosophy of Stoicism (Discussion)
The Fall of Virtue Ethics
In this video John and Ronen discuss some contemporary moral theories which have gained prominence and which have limited the interest in Virtue Ethics.
Virtue Ethics: Aristotle vs. Nietzsche (Discussion)
This is the Aurora Philosophy Institute member discussion based on the topic of Virtue Ethics.
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.