The Ideal
What does it mean to live, think, and build toward the ideal? Join host Shawn Edwards for The Ideal, a philosophy podcast dedicated to deep-dive conversations with the world’s leading thinkers. From the rigorous ethics of modern justice to the "horrifying heresies" of historical philosophy, we sit down with acclaimed authors and academics to bridge the gap between complex scholarship and the search for understanding. New episodes feature immersive dialogues that challenge our assumptions and explore the ideas shaping our world.
The Ideal
Latest Episodes
The Ideal - The Nature of Luckpilling | Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz
In this episode, philosopher Dr. Aaron Rabinowitz, author of Luckpilled: Compassion, Justice, and Hope in a World Nobody Deserves, unpacks his provocative argument that everything in life is ultimately a matter of luck.We examin...
The Ideal - Jewish Self-Determination | Dr. Jonathan Graubart
In this episode, I’m joined by Jonathan Graubart to discuss his book, Jewish Self-Determination Beyond Zionism: Lessons from Hannah Arendt and Other Pariahs. We explore the ideas and histories that shape contemporary debates about Jewi...
The Ideal - Moral Truth and Human Experience | Dr. Elizabeth Minnich
In this episode of The Ideal, I’m joined by philosopher and author Elizabeth Minnich to discuss her upcoming book, What Does It Mean to Be Human?We explore one of the most fundamental questions in philosophy: what does ...
The Ideal - William James and Other Things | Dr. Alexander Klein
What if consciousness isn’t just an inner observer watching the world go by, but an active engine designed specifically for movement and choice?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alexander Klein, author of Consciousness is Motor
The Ideal - What is Christianity? | Fr. Michael Collins
On this episode of The Ideal, we sit down with priest, historian, and author Father Michael Collins to discuss his sweeping work, A History of Christianity: 2000 Years of Faith. Together, we trace the foundational moments that...