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 - 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...
The Ideal - Truth and Personhood | Dr. Ladelle McWhorter
This week on The Ideal, we are joined by Professor Ladelle McWhorter for a deep dive into the intersections of power, identity, and freedom. We walk through the core arguments of McWhorter’s work, particularly Unbecoming Persons: The R...
The Ideal - Spinoza and Unbelief | Dr. Steven Nadler
Host Shawn Edwards sits down with world-renowned scholar and Pulitzer Prize finalist Professor Steven Nadler to unravel the enduring mystery of Spinoza’s true beliefs. We dive headfirst into the debate of whether Spinoza's "God or Nature" impli...