This Is The Way: Chinese Philosophy Podcast
This Is The Way is a podcast on Chinese philosophy, exploring philosophical themes by reflecting on significant Chinese texts and through interviews with scholars of Chinese thought. We aim to offer discussions that are informative and accessible to a broad audience.
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Podcasting since 2024 • 28 episodes
This Is The Way: Chinese Philosophy Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 28: Mencius Against Mohist Impartialism
In this episode, we continue our exploration of Mohist impartial caring (jian'ai 兼愛) by examining two of Mencius’s most influential objections: (1) the “Without a Father” Argument (Mencius 3B9) and (2) the “Two Roots” Argument...
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Episode 28
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Episode 27: Mohism—Two Arguments for Impartial Caring
This episode examines the Mohist doctrine of impartial caring (jian'ai) via two arguments in the Mozi -- the Caretaker Argument and the Filial Piety Argument. We examine the arguments' logical structure, psychological...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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Episode 26: The White Horse Dialogue: Language, Logic, and Categories in Early China
According to a speaker in a famous historical dialogue, "A white horse is not a horse." In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Lisa Indraccolo (Associate Professor, Tallinn University) to unpack one of the most intriguing discourses in early Chin...
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Episode 26
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