uPhilosopher

In this episode of uPhilosopher we discuss a few common arguments about why the Last Jedi is a bad Star Wars film. The questions of whether or not Rey is a "Mary Sue", The "Mary Poppins" scene, The treatment of capitalism, Admiral Holdo, and whether or not Luke is the Luke we remember are all addressed.

In this episode of uPhilosopher we discuss The Last Jedi and two criticisms of the film. We discuss the question of if Star Wars is pandering to diversity advocates in a way that is out of character for the franchise as well as the philosophy developed in the film.

In this episode of uPhilosopher we discuss the idea of the "war on Christmas." Is there a war on Christmas? Were people not allowed to say, "Merry Christmas?" Is it possible that even if we say, "Merry Christmas" we still destroy what it really means?

In this episode of uPhilosopher, we discuss whether or not the Jedi are villainous by taking children from their parents. What right do they have to do so? This leads to the question of whether or not our own educational system is a kind of brainwashing and whether or not parents should decide what their kids should learn.

In this episode of uPhilosopher Nicolas Michaud discusses the motivations behind the killing of Eddie in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Why does Frankie hate him enough to kill him? What does this mean about love an relationships as depicted in the film? Is the film endorsing or criticizing monogamy?

In this episode of uPhilosopher Nicolas Michaud considers the mistreatment of Eleven. How wrong were the Bad men to turn her into a weapon? Is tormenting one child worth ending the Cold War?

In this episode of uPhilosopher Tyre Gilbert and Nicolas Michaud discuss racism as it exists today. Has it taken a different form? Should we be optimistic about racism reducing over time? And has racism improved over the last few decades are all questions addressed in this conversation. Mr. Gilbert is the start of a new youtube show of his own, "Blacknificent", which specifically addresses questions of racism in the United States.

In this episode of uPhilosopher Nicolas Michaud discusses the film "Get Out" and whether it is reverse racist. The themes of the film and how the movie reflects on racism, society, and whiteness are all issues addressed. Can a film be racist against whites? Does humor and satire make a film less racist? And, "What can we learn from the film?" Are all questions considered.

In this Special Edition of uPhilosopher Nicolas Michaud discusses the argument between Geraldo Rivera and John Oliver and the MOAB drop. Fox news showed video of the dropping of the bomb with a patriotic sound track playing in the background.. Is it ok to enjoy watching other people die? Should we put sound tracks to bomb droppings?

In this episode of uPhilosopher, Nicolas Michaud discusses a prom poster posted by a local high school. That poster was removed and apologies issued by the school because the poster seemed to suggest that women who follow the prom dress code are "good girls." Did the public over react to this comment? Have we gone to far in censoring language?