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The Ancient Philosophy Podcast

Doug Campbell
Buddhism
Ethics
Stoicism
Ancient Greek Medicine
No-Self
Aristotle
Galileo Galilei
Plotinus
Soul
Intellectual Virtues
Character Virtues
Dream Interpretation
Skandhas
Heliocentrism
Ptolemy
The Enneads
Roman Empire
Physics
Logic
Greek Philosophy

The Ancient Philosophy Podcast explores important topics in ancient philosophy, whether that's in India, China, Greece, Rome, the Near East, or beyond.

Hosted by Doug Campbell, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Alma College in Michigan.

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This episode is about the (very) deep-seated tendency of ancient Greek intellectuals to avoid human dissection. While there was an exception to this tendency in the early Hellenistic period (which I shall discuss in a later episode), the avoidance of... more

This episode is about ancient astrology, especially the form defended by Ptolemy in the Tetrabiblos.

Host: Doug Campbell, Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Alma College.

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This episode is about Plato's allegory of the cave from the seventh book of the Republic.

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Alma College.

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This episode is about a complicated Buddhist argument for the theory of no-self.

The particular argument I explore is called the controller argument.

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Alma College.

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3. Rachel O'Keefe: Plotinus' Metaphysics
Q: What do you think Plotinus would say about someone who is not looking after their body or is not exclusively doing anything that could be really called paying attention to their body?
Plotinus would suggest that such distractions lead to a loss of self-awareness and connection with their true origin, as attention is pulled away from the important aspects of being.
3. Rachel O'Keefe: Plotinus' Metaphysics
Q: Could you say something about who this guy is and what his major text is, namely the Enneads?
Plotinus is a major figure in the history of ancient philosophy; he lived in the later years of the Roman Empire and is known for his work in the Enneads.

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Exploring the various strains of thought from diverse ancient civilizations, the discussed content spans topics in Eastern and Western philosophy. Significant discussions include Buddhist concepts of no-self, ancient Greek interpretations of dreams in medicine, Aristotle's views on virtues, and the revolutionary ideas of philosophers like Galileo and Plotinus. The podcast emphasizes the relevance of ancient narratives in understanding contemporary philosophical dilemmas and ethical living, presenting these concepts in an accessible manner. Unique insights often link ancient teachings to modern existential concerns, making it valuable for those interested in philosophy's role in personal and societal development.

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