Is it possible to know anything? Maybe not. Listen and find out whether transcendental idealism can help you. Plus, I read a Poem!
The times they are a-changing. Why is it so hard to change with them? See what Machiavelli has to say about it. I draw some conclusions about Artificial "Intelligence" and how to use it wisely.
Chesterton explains St. Thomas Aquinas' philosophy of Being, and takes shot at nominalists, evolutionists, and other villains. Chapters 1-6 have been also recorded. Look for the earlier episodes!
The Intellectual Life by A.G. Sertillanges was important to John Senior. Perhaps we should look at it together? I also talk a bit more about space marines and artificial intelligence.
AIs and LLMs do not understand anything. Listen and find out why everyone is wrong about AI.
Continuation of my reading of Chesterton's biography and reflection on St. Thomas Aquinas. This is part 6, and focuses on his common-sense philosophy as opposed to Hegel or Berkely.
A variety show episode! How can you best use the new AI technology? Also reflections on a quote from Isaiah the Solitary on good thoughts and bad thoughts, along with some practical advice.
I talk about what I think philosophy is, and how it is a useless profession. Also, this episode was live-streamed on Instagram @schudt_strength.
A very special episode wherein I talk about strength training. How should you do it? Should you get a coach? You can find me here.
Dear Listeners, this is a talk I gave to our church group about the wonderful Great Canon, an athletic masterpiece of biblical scholarship, hymnography, and repentence. I thought you might like it.
Also, the purpose of writing history, and a little bit of Scriabin talk.
Chesterton delves deeper into the character of St. Thomas Aquinas, born a great aristocrat with immense natural gifts, but the humblest of saints.
A reflection on Owen Barfield's book Poetic Diction, on the metaphorical roots of meaning.
St. Thomas against the Manichaeans, who believe that matter is evil.
Thoughts on Psalm 88 and the Christian mystical tradition, plus Chesterton and other variety show hijinks.
This is a meaty chapter, all about the entry of Aristotle to the west and how St. Thomas defended the unity of truth.
Charmides is supposed to be about temperance, but what's it really about? Maybe it's about the Socratic method and whether knowing when you don't know is sufficient for happiness.
I continue reading Chesterton's wonderful little biography of Brother Thomas. I apologize for the sound quality--I thought it more important to get you good content than to wait until I could do it with the Joe Rogan microphone.
Karl reads for you the introduction and first chapter of this marvelous short book on St. Thomas Aquinas.
We finish up Aquinas on happiness, and then take a tour through recent Substack posts.
