Fighting Anomie

A podcast about life’s big questions
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Fighting Anomie Podcast

Fighting Anomie is a podcast hosted by Marshall McCready that questions fundamental philosophical and cultural ideas. www.fightinganomie.com

Episodes

  1. 25/06/2023

    Anomie & Why It's Worth Fighting

    The social self, social emotions, anomie, types of social disruptions, responses to anomie, preventing and fighting anomie. Seth Abrutyn’s article on anomie Fighting Anomie is a podcast and blog about life’s big questions.  Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Substack blog  YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Marshall’s website Get full access to Fighting Anomie at www.fightinganomie.com/subscribe

    1h 35m
  2. Thinking Time

    02/12/2022

    Thinking Time

    I discuss the two senses of time, lifetime and meantime, and why distinguishing between the two matters. Blog post on time For feedback, email fightinganomie@gmail.com. Get full access to Fighting Anomie at www.fightinganomie.com/subscribe

    43 min
  3. Nothingness, Faith, and Psychophilosophy

    18/06/2022

    Nothingness, Faith, and Psychophilosophy

    I discuss humility and certainty and how they relate to psychic health and psychopathology. Nothingness & Faith: The path of self-awareness Get full access to Fighting Anomie at www.fightinganomie.com/subscribe

    1h 17m
  4. What is identity and what does it mean to identify as something?

    13/06/2022

    What is identity and what does it mean to identify as something?

    I discuss the nature of identities, the act of identification, and how these things relate to the social construction of language.   I Identify as Hot, Cool, Smart, Skilled, and Good The Joy of Overcoming: What Pride Month is Really About Self-Portrait in Black and White Glen Loury on Lex Friedman A Hidden Life (A film about human sacrifice under undemocratic rule) Animal Boys vs Women (Website about athletic advantages) Secret Hitler board game Awesome lecture on Nietzsche’s perspectivalism Awesome lecture on William James’ pragmatism Get full access to Fighting Anomie at www.fightinganomie.com/subscribe

    1h 32m
  5. Orwell's Doublethink & How to Self-Deceive

    04/06/2022

    Orwell's Doublethink & How to Self-Deceive

    I explain George Orwell’s concept of doublethink and how you can do it so that you can avoid self-deception and become more free. My doublethink article William James’ essay on habits Megan Phelps-Roper’s memoir Book on intra-individual gene conflict Awakening from the Meaning Crisis The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance (Birdman) Donate to Alyona’s Ukraine fund: @Alyona-McCready on Venmo Get full access to Fighting Anomie at www.fightinganomie.com/subscribe

    2h 45m
  6. What is a Scientific Worldview? (feat. Dr. Kevin McCaffree)

    17/05/2022

    What is a Scientific Worldview? (feat. Dr. Kevin McCaffree)

    I talk to interdisciplinary sociologist Dr. Kevin McCaffree about whether there is such a thing as “a scientific worldview.” Our conversation touches on human free will, the meaning of meaning, and the nature of truth. Dr. McCaffree’s Google Scholar Intriguing book review by Dr. McCaffree Worldview Foundations Research Team Putting the Panic Back in Moral Panic Theory URL to add Fighting Anomie to your favorite podcast app: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/253248.rss Get full access to Fighting Anomie at www.fightinganomie.com/subscribe

    2h 20m
  7. Privilege Talk & The Meaning of Mental Illness

    08/05/2022

    Privilege Talk & The Meaning of Mental Illness

    2018 blog post about media evaluations of mass shooters Self-Encounter: A Study in Existentialism (1961) URL to add Fighting Anomie to your podcasting app: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/253248.rss Get full access to Fighting Anomie at www.fightinganomie.com/subscribe

    38 min

  8. 05/08/2020

    Science, Shapiro, & Self (feat. Ram)

    Ram and I discus, the popularization of science and its effect, Colin Kaepernick, the philosophy of habit formation, Dr. Phil, and a lot of other stuff. Links: Marshall’s website Guns Akimbo movie John Oliver’s segment on the Uighurs Two Psychologists Four Beers podcast Get full access to Fighting Anomie at www.fightinganomie.com/subscribe

    2h 20m

  9. 08/07/2019

    William James & Pragmatism: Part II (feat. Mario, Ram, and Micah)

    In this episode, Mario, Ram, Micah, and I discuss Lecture III of William James’ series of lectures on pragmatism titled “Some Metaphysical Problems Pragmatically Considered.” We touch on the nature of consciousness, debate the metaphysics of color, try to identify what we mean by “love,” and more. Links: Recommended Podcast: “An enlightening, frustrating conversation on liberalism (with Adam Gopnik)” https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/enlightening-frustrating-conversation-on-liberalism/id1081584611?i=1000442918438 Pragmatism and Other Writings - William James https://www.amazon.com/Pragmatism-Other-Writings-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140437355 Get full access to Fighting Anomie at www.fightinganomie.com/subscribe

    2h 34m

  10. 05/07/2019

    William James & Pragmatism: Part I (feat. Micah and Ram)

    In this episode of the Fighting Anomie podcast, I discuss two of the lectures on pragmatism delivered by William James as well as the philosophical tradition of pragmatism with my friends Micah Brouwer and Ram Prasanna. The conversation is part of a new series on William James including his pragmatic philosophy, metaphysics, and general approach towards life. Each episode in the series will entails a group discussion between several myself and several thoughtful friends of mine. Links: The Partially Examined Life podcast (Check out their episodes on James and Pragmatism!) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-partially-examined-life-philosophy-podcast/id318345767 Pragmatism and Other Writings - William James https://www.amazon.com/Pragmatism-Other-Writings-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140437355 The Metaphysical Club: A Story of Ideas in America - Louis Menand https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysical-Club-Story-Ideas-America/dp/0374528497 Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error - Kathryn Schultz https://www.amazon.com/Being-Wrong-Adventures-Margin-Error/dp/0061176052 Sociology of Georg Simmel - Kurt Wolff https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1298490669/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 12 Rules for Life - Jordan Peterson https://www.amazon.com/12-Rules-Life-Antidote-Chaos/dp/0345816021 The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life In God - Dallas Willard https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Conspiracy-Rediscovering-Hidden-Life/dp/0060693339 The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion - Jonathan Haidt https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Mind-Divided-Politics-Religion/dp/0307455777 Get full access to Fighting Anomie at www.fightinganomie.com/subscribe

    2h 36m

  11. 04/06/2019

    Rationality and Ideology (feat. Ram)

    In this episode, I sit down with my friend Ram to discuss the meaning and limits of "rationality," the relationship between rationality and ideological disagreement, and the influence of censorship on thinking. Links: Follow HardConvos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardConvos Tetlock’s study of expert predictions: https://press.princeton.edu/titles/11152.html Link to Andrew Sullivan’s column: http://nymag.com/author/andrew-sullivan/ Documentary about “Bronies”: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2446192/ Get full access to Fighting Anomie at www.fightinganomie.com/subscribe

    1h 47m
  12. Free Will, Determinism, and Predestination (feat. Nathan)

    26/05/2019

    Free Will, Determinism, and Predestination (feat. Nathan)

    In this episode of Fighting Anomie, I sit down with my good friend Nathan Worden to talk about human agency. Do humans have free will - do we determine our futures? Juxtaposing this hopeful idea next to the impersonal physical laws of the universe and the potential existence of an all-powerful God makes for an anxiety inducing yet thought provoking discussion. For more information and related content, visit marshallmccready.com Get full access to Fighting Anomie at www.fightinganomie.com/subscribe

    1h 54m
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Fighting Anomie is a podcast hosted by Marshall McCready that questions fundamental philosophical and cultural ideas. www.fightinganomie.com

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  • Creator
    A podcast about life’s big questions
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marshall McCready
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    Fighting Anomie

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