uPhilosopher

In this episode of uPhilosopher, we discuss Generals Grant and Lee and how they are presented to us by politicians. Recently President Trump gave a speech in which he mentions both Grant and Lee as great generals. We will ask, "Why is Lee so lauded?" "Was Lee truly a great general?" and "Why is Grant almost always in Lee's shadow?"

In this episode of uPhilosopher we explore the fact that 55 percent of Republicans currently believe Judge Brett Kavanaugh should be on the Supreme Court even if he committed sexual assault. Why doesn't our society make a bigger deal out of sexual assault? And why do people treat the #metoo movement as if it is an attack on men?

In this episode of uPhilosopher we look at the hearing to address the allegations made by Dr. Ford that Judge Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her. We consider the ways in which the Senate failed to take seriously the need to get to the truth. We also ask if Judge Kavanaugh undermined the system he serves through his aggressive dialogue. Finally, we ask are we even addressing the most important concerns that emerge from Dr. Ford's accusations?

In this episode inspired by recent celebrity suicides we talk about the increasing suicide rate in the U.S. We consider the similarities and differences between suicide and Euthanasia. We also investigate the different kinds of suffering that may cause suicidal thoughts.

In this episode of uPhilosopher we talk about Childish Gambino's song "This is America." Here we try to develop an understanding of what "This is America" is saying "is America." We deal with questions of, "Can a white man talk about the black experience?" "What does the song say about poverty?" and "How does the black community understand itself through the song?"

In this episode of uPhilosopher, we discuss Thanos from Infinity War. Was Thanos really such a bad guy? Did his motivations absolve him in some way for mass genocide? Was he really capable of love?

In this episode of uPhilosopher we discuss the dangers to Democracy presented by personalities like Loki. We ask are they wrong in their belief that humans are better off when lead by a tyrant. We consider the danger to democracy presented by the Dark Enlightenment movement, and consider what it means to think like Loki.

In this episode of uPhilosopher we discuss the film "Black Panther." The question we focus on is whether or not the villain "Killmonger" is in fact wrong in his motivations? Here we also ask if the film is pro-isolation. Finally, the question of our own social perspective on civil rights activists like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X and how they relate to the film is considered.

In this episode of uPhilosopher we discuss social treatment of people who are suicidal. We reflect on how suicidal feelings and reflected in literature, particular in Moby Dick. We address a series of questions such as, "Do we mistreat suicidal individuals?" "Is suicide justifiable?" And, "Is there an answer to human suffering?"

In this episode of uPhilosopher, we explore the questions and problems that arise when trying to figure out the solutions to school shootings. Do we need more Gun Control? What kind? Should we arm teachers? Is the problem a lack of God in Schools? And where is the research on the issue?