Philosophical Currents

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Jack Russell Weinstein, host of Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life, joins Main Street to discuss the philosophical aspects of current events.

  1. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Trust, Fear, and the Fractures in American Society

    A conversation with Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein on trust and skepticism in America, and what it may take to rebuild confidence in democracy.

    42 min

  2. 30 DE MAR.

    When a Nation Goes to War: Duty, Dissent, and the Moral Divide

    What does war demand of us all? Jack Russell Weinstein explores just war, citizenship, and moral tension in “Philosophical Currents” on Prairie Public’s “Main Street.”

    41 min

  3. 25 DE FEV.

    What Makes a Nation A Nation?

    UND philosopher Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein examines what defines a nation — borders and government, or shared identity and civic commitment — in this month’s segment.

    20 min

  4. 3 DE FEV.

    No One Above the Law: A Philosophical Reckoning in a Time of Crisis

    A timely Philosophical Currents conversation with Jack Russell Weinstein on the rule of law, power, accountability, and democracy under strain.

    43 min

  5. 30/12/2025

    Happy or Content? Rethinking What a Good Life Really Means

    A philosopher’s take on happiness vs. contentment. Why a good life may be less about feeling happy and more about meaning, perspective, and community.

    25 min

  6. 25/11/2025

    When the Music Becomes Us: A Philosophical Look at Identity, Memory & Jimmy Cliff

    How the music of our youth becomes part of who we are. Dr. Jack Weinstein reflects on Jimmy Cliff’s legacy and why deeply listening still matters in the digital age.

    25 min

  7. 29/10/2025

    Morality vs. Legality: When Right and Law Collide

    Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein of UND examines the tension between what’s moral and what’s legal - how shifting boundaries challenge justice and democracy today.

    23 min

  8. 26/09/2025

    Can Happiness Be Taught—or Shared—Across Cultures?

    UND's Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein asks: Is happiness about less suffering, more joy, or wealth—and can Finland’s model of well-being be shared across cultures?

    24 min
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Jack Russell Weinstein, host of Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life, joins Main Street to discuss the philosophical aspects of current events.

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  • Criado por
    Prairie Public
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2026
  • Episódios
    20
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Site do podcast
    Philosophical Currents