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Two Beers Until Phronesis
Two Beers Until Phronesis
60 episodes
12 hours ago
Welcome to Two Beers Until Phronesis: A philosophy podcast for students, graduates and anybody else interested in ideas. Each month we're joined by regular guests and friends, as we take some time to discuss some of life's big questions over a few beers. We're also on YouTube, iTunes and Spotify FYI: Phrónēsis is Aristotle's notion of practical wisdom.
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Welcome to Two Beers Until Phronesis: A philosophy podcast for students, graduates and anybody else interested in ideas. Each month we're joined by regular guests and friends, as we take some time to discuss some of life's big questions over a few beers. We're also on YouTube, iTunes and Spotify FYI: Phrónēsis is Aristotle's notion of practical wisdom.
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49. The Philosopher Who Believed in Giants (w/ Bertie)
Two Beers Until Phronesis
1 hour 1 minute 54 seconds
4 years ago
49. The Philosopher Who Believed in Giants (w/ Bertie)

This is what the wait has been for... Two drunk blokes talking about giants.  

Giambattista Vico was an Italian Enlightenment philosopher and historian who, for some reason, believed in giants. Though somewhat obscure, his ambitious work "Scienza Nuova" attempts to combine all humanities into a single subject and explain the cyclical nature of human history and has influenced countless thinkers.

Giants have featured in the mythologies and folklore of virtually every civilization. Human or other-worldly, whether a metaphor for the violent forces of nature or a relic bygone ages, giants are often used to explain magnificent phenomena. We look at common themes from Celtic, Norse and Greek myths. Despite global similarities, giants can differ greatly in their nature. Religious beliefs, storytelling, cultural attitudes and maybe even fossils can help explain how and why giants stand so tall across the stories of humanity.  

Our thoughts, summarised: https://twobeersuntilphronesis.weebly.com/thoughts-on-vico--giants.html

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Editing by Connor.
Audio & music mastering / production by Nye James.  
Jingles recorded by Nye (guitars) & Connor (harmonica, mandolin)

Two Beers Until Phronesis
Welcome to Two Beers Until Phronesis: A philosophy podcast for students, graduates and anybody else interested in ideas. Each month we're joined by regular guests and friends, as we take some time to discuss some of life's big questions over a few beers. We're also on YouTube, iTunes and Spotify FYI: Phrónēsis is Aristotle's notion of practical wisdom.