Athens and Jerusalem (in Education) Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/athens-and-jerusalem-in-education In this podcast we explore the relationship between a scientifically rational and a spiritual approach to reality. That is the relationship of Athens and Jerusalem. Our currently prevalent Western worldview is supposed to be based on rationality. If production of weapons of mass destruction, degradation of the natural environment, and increasing deterioration of mental well-being are signs of rationality, the term is to be considered a dangerous one. In all these, one can detect lack of ethical and existential considerations which renders this worldview essentially an irrational one. On the other hand, various forms of religious dogmatism and fundamentalism lack true spirituality, as they fail to create both a personal experience of serenity and upliftment and a social practice of empathy, solidarity, and equality. Essentially, both scientific and religious dogmatism seem to fail due to their disregard for a true and holistic view of human nature. Neither traditional Athens nor historical Jerusalem, alone, have been able to help our deepest human potential flourish, which we consider the task of our modern school system. © 2026 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar bc014b33-c9f5-5e09-9c46-4856f3c3e098 yes en Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:02:13 +0100 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:03:33 +0100 https://img.transistorcdn.com/hQeiOGGBL7u0p8U2XCG_14e451LVjlcDgCf5ELo6nvQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ3NTk5LzE3MDIw/NDIxMDItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Athens and Jerusalem (in Education) episodic Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar In this podcast we explore the relationship between a scientifically rational and a spiritual approach to reality. That is the relationship of Athens and Jerusalem. Our currently prevalent Western worldview is supposed to be based on rationality. If production of weapons of mass destruction, degradation of the natural environment, and increasing deterioration of mental well-being are signs of rationality, the term is to be considered a dangerous one. In all these, one can detect lack of ethical and existential considerations which renders this worldview essentially an irrational one. On the other hand, various forms of religious dogmatism and fundamentalism lack true spirituality, as they fail to create both a personal experience of serenity and upliftment and a social practice of empathy, solidarity, and equality. Essentially, both scientific and religious dogmatism seem to fail due to their disregard for a true and holistic view of human nature. Neither traditional Athens nor historical Jerusalem, alone, have been able to help our deepest human potential flourish, which we consider the task of our modern school system. In this podcast we explore the relationship between a scientifically rational and a spiritual approach to reality. Philosophy, Religion, Education, Kamran Namdar kamran.namdar@gmail.com No No Hitlers philosophers 35 35 Hitlers philosophers full 439a1ee2-f6db-45f3-9ac3-a24f2be74c87 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc7c136a In this episode we talk about Hitler's philosophers and the book: Nils Gilje (2026). Hitlers filosofer - nasjonalsosialisme, filosofi og religion i mellomkrigstidens Tyskland. Solum Bokvennen.

There are three philosophers in particular which the podcast is based on. These are Martin Heidegger, Alfred Baeumler and Ernst Krieck. All three cultivated academic freedom and had developed a philosophy that fit with Nazism before Nazism came to power. Heidegger's romantic philosophy is central to our episode. Especially his hubristic idea that man can revolutionize the world spiritually. His goal was to get the German people to think anew. We link this and many of his other thoughts to cultural essentialism and the belief in politics as the distinction between friend and enemy. This ends up in a metaphysical decisionism. In such a realpolitical atmosphere, there is not much room for religious or ethical thinking.

]]> In this episode we talk about Hitler's philosophers and the book: Nils Gilje (2026). Hitlers filosofer - nasjonalsosialisme, filosofi og religion i mellomkrigstidens Tyskland. Solum Bokvennen.

There are three philosophers in particular which the podcast is based on. These are Martin Heidegger, Alfred Baeumler and Ernst Krieck. All three cultivated academic freedom and had developed a philosophy that fit with Nazism before Nazism came to power. Heidegger's romantic philosophy is central to our episode. Especially his hubristic idea that man can revolutionize the world spiritually. His goal was to get the German people to think anew. We link this and many of his other thoughts to cultural essentialism and the belief in politics as the distinction between friend and enemy. This ends up in a metaphysical decisionism. In such a realpolitical atmosphere, there is not much room for religious or ethical thinking.

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:35:47 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3585 In this episode we talk about Hitler's philosophers and the book: Nils Gilje (2026). Hitlers filosofer - nasjonalsosialisme, filosofi og religion i mellomkrigstidens Tyskland. Solum Bokvennen.

There are three philosophers in particular which the podcast is based on. These are Martin Heidegger, Alfred Baeumler and Ernst Krieck. All three cultivated academic freedom and had developed a philosophy that fit with Nazism before Nazism came to power. Heidegger's romantic philosophy is central to our episode. Especially his hubristic idea that man can revolutionize the world spiritually. His goal was to get the German people to think anew. We link this and many of his other thoughts to cultural essentialism and the belief in politics as the distinction between friend and enemy. This ends up in a metaphysical decisionism. In such a realpolitical atmosphere, there is not much room for religious or ethical thinking.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No AI and religion 34 34 AI and religion full 6141062b-2006-49e0-af26-2cb66a83e18c https://share.transistor.fm/s/15227806 In this episode, we ask whether AI can have a religious function. Can AI synthesize all religions into one religion, or can AI itself become the new religious authority in the world? These are just two of the questions we address. We also touch on the relationship between religion and ethics and what humans really need to be moral, and what about AI. Will it be possible for something artificial to motivate humans to do good deeds or political leaders to make wise choices? The last question is especially important because we largely know what should be done rationally, but many state leaders prioritize their own or their nation interests over the good of society as a whole. In the end, we are left with the question of what AI really is and can offer humans.

]]> In this episode, we ask whether AI can have a religious function. Can AI synthesize all religions into one religion, or can AI itself become the new religious authority in the world? These are just two of the questions we address. We also touch on the relationship between religion and ethics and what humans really need to be moral, and what about AI. Will it be possible for something artificial to motivate humans to do good deeds or political leaders to make wise choices? The last question is especially important because we largely know what should be done rationally, but many state leaders prioritize their own or their nation interests over the good of society as a whole. In the end, we are left with the question of what AI really is and can offer humans.

]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:37:46 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3269 In this episode, we ask whether AI can have a religious function. Can AI synthesize all religions into one religion, or can AI itself become the new religious authority in the world? These are just two of the questions we address. We also touch on the relationship between religion and ethics and what humans really need to be moral, and what about AI. Will it be possible for something artificial to motivate humans to do good deeds or political leaders to make wise choices? The last question is especially important because we largely know what should be done rationally, but many state leaders prioritize their own or their nation interests over the good of society as a whole. In the end, we are left with the question of what AI really is and can offer humans.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Prophets 33 33 Prophets full a3ec1f72-75fa-4571-ac58-13e1f0840347 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c05db1ef In this episode, we examine the phenomenon prophets. Much of the discussion is about understanding what a prophet is. We also touch on the question of whether there are modern prophets. After listening to our own conversation, we wonder if the prophets really have anything to say about their own position, or it is the followers who determine their status? There are no definitive answers here, but rather a multitude of different perspectives that are central to being able to gather revelation and wisdom.

]]> In this episode, we examine the phenomenon prophets. Much of the discussion is about understanding what a prophet is. We also touch on the question of whether there are modern prophets. After listening to our own conversation, we wonder if the prophets really have anything to say about their own position, or it is the followers who determine their status? There are no definitive answers here, but rather a multitude of different perspectives that are central to being able to gather revelation and wisdom.

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:09:04 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 4086 In this episode, we examine the phenomenon prophets. Much of the discussion is about understanding what a prophet is. We also touch on the question of whether there are modern prophets. After listening to our own conversation, we wonder if the prophets really have anything to say about their own position, or it is the followers who determine their status? There are no definitive answers here, but rather a multitude of different perspectives that are central to being able to gather revelation and wisdom.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Revelation 32 32 Revelation full 258d74e0-81f9-4bfb-b4b5-fb3fcdc21587 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5137faaf This episode is about revelation. Is it only some who can reveal the truth about the divinity of the world, or is this something everyone can recognize if we open ourselves to such demention of life? How can we know this and how can we express what we know? These are some of the questions we address in this episode as an introduction to talking about prophets in the next episode.

]]> This episode is about revelation. Is it only some who can reveal the truth about the divinity of the world, or is this something everyone can recognize if we open ourselves to such demention of life? How can we know this and how can we express what we know? These are some of the questions we address in this episode as an introduction to talking about prophets in the next episode.

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:34:25 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 2684 This episode is about revelation. Is it only some who can reveal the truth about the divinity of the world, or is this something everyone can recognize if we open ourselves to such demention of life? How can we know this and how can we express what we know? These are some of the questions we address in this episode as an introduction to talking about prophets in the next episode.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No AI and Ethics 31 31 AI and Ethics full 864a5050-9c13-4983-ad96-aa95fb2ef486 https://share.transistor.fm/s/118b61c0 In this episode we explore the possibility of using AI as a moral helper or even agent. Our guest on the episode is Varqa Abyaneh. The fundamental question is whether AI can make better moral choices than humans and not least whether they can practice these choices in a better way than humans can. This applies both to individuals and to what is morally best for the community. We present many important questions that touch on the connection between ethical rationality and the limits of ethical rationality and where metaphysics or faith come into play.

]]> In this episode we explore the possibility of using AI as a moral helper or even agent. Our guest on the episode is Varqa Abyaneh. The fundamental question is whether AI can make better moral choices than humans and not least whether they can practice these choices in a better way than humans can. This applies both to individuals and to what is morally best for the community. We present many important questions that touch on the connection between ethical rationality and the limits of ethical rationality and where metaphysics or faith come into play.

]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:05:29 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 4079 In this episode we explore the possibility of using AI as a moral helper or even agent. Our guest on the episode is Varqa Abyaneh. The fundamental question is whether AI can make better moral choices than humans and not least whether they can practice these choices in a better way than humans can. This applies both to individuals and to what is morally best for the community. We present many important questions that touch on the connection between ethical rationality and the limits of ethical rationality and where metaphysics or faith come into play.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - Scientific writing on religion and nature 30 30 Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - Scientific writing on religion and nature full c0b96f6e-7834-4ef8-a4fc-957da6485515 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cc7e8fb This episode is dedicated to Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. He was a French Jesuit, Catholic priest, scientist, paleontologist, philosopher, mystic, and teacher. The church refused to let him publish his works while he was alive, but they were published after his death. His works are unfortunately not that well known, but he has had a great influence both in art and science.

]]> This episode is dedicated to Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. He was a French Jesuit, Catholic priest, scientist, paleontologist, philosopher, mystic, and teacher. The church refused to let him publish his works while he was alive, but they were published after his death. His works are unfortunately not that well known, but he has had a great influence both in art and science.

]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:46:24 +0200 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 4122 This episode is dedicated to Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. He was a French Jesuit, Catholic priest, scientist, paleontologist, philosopher, mystic, and teacher. The church refused to let him publish his works while he was alive, but they were published after his death. His works are unfortunately not that well known, but he has had a great influence both in art and science.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Bridging Creation and the Big Bang with Brian Cranley 29 29 Bridging Creation and the Big Bang with Brian Cranley full 2bdc4b1b-2767-4d7d-95b3-b454bb308fa3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec9a8253 In this episode we try to bridge creation and the big bang with Brian Cranley. We get insight in his book The call of wonder, his inspiration and how he structured a book bridging the belief in a monetheisitc God, philosophical argumentation and natural science. One of the main dilemma is how to connect this notion of a God with a religous thought system and the how this phenomena is presented trough out such a system. To learn more on Brian Cranleys work, please visit: https://briancranley.com/

]]> In this episode we try to bridge creation and the big bang with Brian Cranley. We get insight in his book The call of wonder, his inspiration and how he structured a book bridging the belief in a monetheisitc God, philosophical argumentation and natural science. One of the main dilemma is how to connect this notion of a God with a religous thought system and the how this phenomena is presented trough out such a system. To learn more on Brian Cranleys work, please visit: https://briancranley.com/

]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 22:37:25 +0200 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3323 In this episode we try to bridge creation and the big bang with Brian Cranley. We get insight in his book The call of wonder, his inspiration and how he structured a book bridging the belief in a monetheisitc God, philosophical argumentation and natural science. One of the main dilemma is how to connect this notion of a God with a religous thought system and the how this phenomena is presented trough out such a system. To learn more on Brian Cranleys work, please visit: https://briancranley.com/

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No On different forms of argumentation 28 28 On different forms of argumentation full dc267cb9-4b3a-4edf-9606-440b4397d340 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fe8e414 In this episode, we discuss different ways to argue about the relationship between religion and science. The most typical approach is to use religious premises to prove scientific facts or to use scientific premises to prove religious beliefs. Steven argues for a more circular form of argumentation, unfolding axioms that must serve as both the conclusion and the premise. A fourth way of arguing could be to explore the tacit knowledge of reality, experiencing the wonder of life and one’s own existence.

]]> In this episode, we discuss different ways to argue about the relationship between religion and science. The most typical approach is to use religious premises to prove scientific facts or to use scientific premises to prove religious beliefs. Steven argues for a more circular form of argumentation, unfolding axioms that must serve as both the conclusion and the premise. A fourth way of arguing could be to explore the tacit knowledge of reality, experiencing the wonder of life and one’s own existence.

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:41:56 +0200 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3407 In this episode, we discuss different ways to argue about the relationship between religion and science. The most typical approach is to use religious premises to prove scientific facts or to use scientific premises to prove religious beliefs. Steven argues for a more circular form of argumentation, unfolding axioms that must serve as both the conclusion and the premise. A fourth way of arguing could be to explore the tacit knowledge of reality, experiencing the wonder of life and one’s own existence.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Spirituality and action 27 27 Spirituality and action full e30411d1-1c73-48a2-bd4b-073bec589fde https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd4a25cc In this episode, Natia Natsvlishvili is visiting our podcast and we discuss how spirituality motivates our actions. An important question is what we mean by spirituality. We also touch upon the difference between animals and humans, understanding that animals also have a spirituality. On this topic, the four of us don't agree on human superiority, but there must be some kind of abilities in human spirituality that are different from all other creatures. Maybe it is our ability to be the conductor of our action, and it is our spirituality that brings this conducting into a good, rational and moral manner, or maybe the animals also are the conductor of their own way of living according to the universal order?

]]> In this episode, Natia Natsvlishvili is visiting our podcast and we discuss how spirituality motivates our actions. An important question is what we mean by spirituality. We also touch upon the difference between animals and humans, understanding that animals also have a spirituality. On this topic, the four of us don't agree on human superiority, but there must be some kind of abilities in human spirituality that are different from all other creatures. Maybe it is our ability to be the conductor of our action, and it is our spirituality that brings this conducting into a good, rational and moral manner, or maybe the animals also are the conductor of their own way of living according to the universal order?

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:01:50 +0200 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 4441 In this episode, Natia Natsvlishvili is visiting our podcast and we discuss how spirituality motivates our actions. An important question is what we mean by spirituality. We also touch upon the difference between animals and humans, understanding that animals also have a spirituality. On this topic, the four of us don't agree on human superiority, but there must be some kind of abilities in human spirituality that are different from all other creatures. Maybe it is our ability to be the conductor of our action, and it is our spirituality that brings this conducting into a good, rational and moral manner, or maybe the animals also are the conductor of their own way of living according to the universal order?

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No AI 26 26 AI full bc1fd2cf-5a82-4960-a166-7850964533e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8136b139 In this episode we discuss AI. What is the future of existence related to AI, what is the difference between humanity and AI and is it possible to bring ethical values into the algorithms of AI?

]]> In this episode we discuss AI. What is the future of existence related to AI, what is the difference between humanity and AI and is it possible to bring ethical values into the algorithms of AI?

]]> Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:00:08 +0200 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 2998 In this episode we discuss AI. What is the future of existence related to AI, what is the difference between humanity and AI and is it possible to bring ethical values into the algorithms of AI?

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No The universe within human being 25 25 The universe within human being full fa1b09f1-b141-4031-bba7-63b7fc383fff https://share.transistor.fm/s/de05333f In this episode Kamran and I discussed the universe within human being. What are we searching if we wants to know oneself? What is the essence of human existence and what and how could a curriculum and the fostering generation unfold these essences to the next generation?

]]> In this episode Kamran and I discussed the universe within human being. What are we searching if we wants to know oneself? What is the essence of human existence and what and how could a curriculum and the fostering generation unfold these essences to the next generation?

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:53:34 +0200 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3019 In this episode Kamran and I discussed the universe within human being. What are we searching if we wants to know oneself? What is the essence of human existence and what and how could a curriculum and the fostering generation unfold these essences to the next generation?

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Spinoza and human natur in school 24 24 Spinoza and human natur in school full 349cded9-1d99-45d2-a44c-8c5adb3ccacf https://share.transistor.fm/s/30f8bd5d In this episode we start discussing Spinoza's thoughts on God, universe and the human existence. In the end we discuss what kind of abilities human being have that should be unfold in school. Maybe there is a connection between Spinoza's philosophy of human being as part of the eternal universe, and to try to raise children based on the nature God has given us, that school could be a space where children are able to search and find their inner gems?

]]> In this episode we start discussing Spinoza's thoughts on God, universe and the human existence. In the end we discuss what kind of abilities human being have that should be unfold in school. Maybe there is a connection between Spinoza's philosophy of human being as part of the eternal universe, and to try to raise children based on the nature God has given us, that school could be a space where children are able to search and find their inner gems?

]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2025 09:07:14 +0200 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 4244 In this episode we start discussing Spinoza's thoughts on God, universe and the human existence. In the end we discuss what kind of abilities human being have that should be unfold in school. Maybe there is a connection between Spinoza's philosophy of human being as part of the eternal universe, and to try to raise children based on the nature God has given us, that school could be a space where children are able to search and find their inner gems?

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Praying 23 23 Praying full 2916818f-1169-4107-a62a-615ce46dc7dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/c006bb8a In this episode we explore the phenomenon of praying. What does it really mean to pray and what is the meaning of this kind of activity. We also touches upon love and the courage to risk loving someone or something in the world and what kind of dimention of hope this receivingness of inner lust could bring into existence. 

]]> In this episode we explore the phenomenon of praying. What does it really mean to pray and what is the meaning of this kind of activity. We also touches upon love and the courage to risk loving someone or something in the world and what kind of dimention of hope this receivingness of inner lust could bring into existence. 

]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2025 14:17:51 +0200 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 2527 In this episode we explore the phenomenon of praying. What does it really mean to pray and what is the meaning of this kind of activity. We also touches upon love and the courage to risk loving someone or something in the world and what kind of dimention of hope this receivingness of inner lust could bring into existence. 

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No The Holy 22 22 The Holy full 62612c81-50ad-4715-84bd-163eb6251a04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8838652e In this episode we discuss the holy. Our starting point is Mircea Eliade and Rudolf Otto. The German theologian and philosopher Rudolf Otto in his influential 1917 German book The Idea of the Holy gives us the term numinous, meaning "arousing spiritual or religious emotion; mysterious or awe-inspiring" also "supernatural" or "appealing to the aesthetic sensibility." Eliade, a historian of religion is famous for splitting the human experience of reality into sacred and profane space and time. In the podcast we discuss how the modern world has become more profane than sacred, and how the sacred could still be an essential part of human existence.

]]> In this episode we discuss the holy. Our starting point is Mircea Eliade and Rudolf Otto. The German theologian and philosopher Rudolf Otto in his influential 1917 German book The Idea of the Holy gives us the term numinous, meaning "arousing spiritual or religious emotion; mysterious or awe-inspiring" also "supernatural" or "appealing to the aesthetic sensibility." Eliade, a historian of religion is famous for splitting the human experience of reality into sacred and profane space and time. In the podcast we discuss how the modern world has become more profane than sacred, and how the sacred could still be an essential part of human existence.

]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:20:32 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3286 In this episode we discuss the holy. Our starting point is Mircea Eliade and Rudolf Otto. The German theologian and philosopher Rudolf Otto in his influential 1917 German book The Idea of the Holy gives us the term numinous, meaning "arousing spiritual or religious emotion; mysterious or awe-inspiring" also "supernatural" or "appealing to the aesthetic sensibility." Eliade, a historian of religion is famous for splitting the human experience of reality into sacred and profane space and time. In the podcast we discuss how the modern world has become more profane than sacred, and how the sacred could still be an essential part of human existence.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Faith and everyday life 21 21 Faith and everyday life full f4951427-dff6-466d-b766-5086df8b5f1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/80c3bf90 In this episode we discuss the relation between faith and everyday life. How does faith motivate our action, or is our action the expression of our faith?

]]> In this episode we discuss the relation between faith and everyday life. How does faith motivate our action, or is our action the expression of our faith?

]]> Sun, 19 Jan 2025 19:51:53 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3716 In this episode we discuss the relation between faith and everyday life. How does faith motivate our action, or is our action the expression of our faith?

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Leo Strauss on Athens and Jerusalem 20 20 Leo Strauss on Athens and Jerusalem full f6bdd470-5185-4f74-bf79-6cc23631153a https://share.transistor.fm/s/12b477a3 In this episode we discuss Leo Strauss' lecture on Athens and Jerusalem. This is the first out of three lectures, delivered in the fall of 1950, investigate the agreement, disagreement, and conflict between the biblical and the philosophic “ways of life”: “Philosophy in the full sense is [...] incompatible with the biblical way of life. Philosophy and the Bible are the alternatives or the antagonists in the drama of the human soul. Each of the two antagonists claims to know the truth, namely, the decisive truths, the truths regarding the right way of life. But there can be only one truth, and, hence, conflict is inevitable.” The first lecture is uploaded to Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KQ_U9Nt3YE
The lecture is also made as a transcript: https://www.academia.edu/29738143/Leo_Strauss_Jerusalem_and_Athens_1950_

]]> In this episode we discuss Leo Strauss' lecture on Athens and Jerusalem. This is the first out of three lectures, delivered in the fall of 1950, investigate the agreement, disagreement, and conflict between the biblical and the philosophic “ways of life”: “Philosophy in the full sense is [...] incompatible with the biblical way of life. Philosophy and the Bible are the alternatives or the antagonists in the drama of the human soul. Each of the two antagonists claims to know the truth, namely, the decisive truths, the truths regarding the right way of life. But there can be only one truth, and, hence, conflict is inevitable.” The first lecture is uploaded to Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KQ_U9Nt3YE
The lecture is also made as a transcript: https://www.academia.edu/29738143/Leo_Strauss_Jerusalem_and_Athens_1950_

]]> Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:16:01 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3867 In this episode we discuss Leo Strauss' lecture on Athens and Jerusalem. This is the first out of three lectures, delivered in the fall of 1950, investigate the agreement, disagreement, and conflict between the biblical and the philosophic “ways of life”: “Philosophy in the full sense is [...] incompatible with the biblical way of life. Philosophy and the Bible are the alternatives or the antagonists in the drama of the human soul. Each of the two antagonists claims to know the truth, namely, the decisive truths, the truths regarding the right way of life. But there can be only one truth, and, hence, conflict is inevitable.” The first lecture is uploaded to Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KQ_U9Nt3YE
The lecture is also made as a transcript: https://www.academia.edu/29738143/Leo_Strauss_Jerusalem_and_Athens_1950_

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Meme and Archetype, comments on Dawkins and Peterson 19 19 Meme and Archetype, comments on Dawkins and Peterson full aa6de03c-caa5-4e5f-b87f-84ff56959ca3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48ac5a93 In this episode we discuss a youtube video of Richard Dawkins and Jordan Peterson. Dawkins is a British evolutionary biologist known for being an atheist. Peterson is a Canadian psychologist known for his psycological perspective on religious belief. Our starting point is the similarities and differences between Dawkins' concept of meme and Peterson's concept of archetype.

The link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wBtFNj_o5k

]]> In this episode we discuss a youtube video of Richard Dawkins and Jordan Peterson. Dawkins is a British evolutionary biologist known for being an atheist. Peterson is a Canadian psychologist known for his psycological perspective on religious belief. Our starting point is the similarities and differences between Dawkins' concept of meme and Peterson's concept of archetype.

The link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wBtFNj_o5k

]]> Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:13:34 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3877 In this episode we discuss a youtube video of Richard Dawkins and Jordan Peterson. Dawkins is a British evolutionary biologist known for being an atheist. Peterson is a Canadian psychologist known for his psycological perspective on religious belief. Our starting point is the similarities and differences between Dawkins' concept of meme and Peterson's concept of archetype.

The link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wBtFNj_o5k

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Fides et ratio 18 18 Fides et ratio full 939812a9-149e-452e-9f0d-b46c9716de9b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0952294b In this episode we discuss the catholic encyclical letter "Fides et Ratio" written in 1998. This was the first encyclical since Pope Leo XIII's 1879 Aetern Patris to address the relationship between faith and reason. We recommend to read the letter, we only interpret some of the issues been highlighted in the letter.

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091998_fides-et-ratio.html

]]> In this episode we discuss the catholic encyclical letter "Fides et Ratio" written in 1998. This was the first encyclical since Pope Leo XIII's 1879 Aetern Patris to address the relationship between faith and reason. We recommend to read the letter, we only interpret some of the issues been highlighted in the letter.

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091998_fides-et-ratio.html

]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:20:28 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3463 In this episode we discuss the catholic encyclical letter "Fides et Ratio" written in 1998. This was the first encyclical since Pope Leo XIII's 1879 Aetern Patris to address the relationship between faith and reason. We recommend to read the letter, we only interpret some of the issues been highlighted in the letter.

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091998_fides-et-ratio.html

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Truth, a jam session 17 17 Truth, a jam session full 9333b185-b2fe-4c17-aaea-aba8f0a17e0c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e86bde26 In this episode we have a jam session discussing truth. You may have heard some of the tunes or stanzas before, but not in this rhythm and order.

]]> In this episode we have a jam session discussing truth. You may have heard some of the tunes or stanzas before, but not in this rhythm and order.

]]> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:15:51 +0200 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3549 In this episode we have a jam session discussing truth. You may have heard some of the tunes or stanzas before, but not in this rhythm and order.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Created or everlasting being? 16 16 Created or everlasting being? full e6603a7d-4938-4bc1-8162-efce6d3d8bcd https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ccb984c In this episode we elaborate on some of the ground questions of being a human being. What are we and were are we coming from and what if we are not coming from anything, would that mean that we have always existed and will always exist. Such cosmological questions often unfolds when death becomes part of life. Life understood as a small universe starting with a bang when conceived and ending with another big bang called death.

]]> In this episode we elaborate on some of the ground questions of being a human being. What are we and were are we coming from and what if we are not coming from anything, would that mean that we have always existed and will always exist. Such cosmological questions often unfolds when death becomes part of life. Life understood as a small universe starting with a bang when conceived and ending with another big bang called death.

]]> Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:13:37 +0200 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 2880 In this episode we elaborate on some of the ground questions of being a human being. What are we and were are we coming from and what if we are not coming from anything, would that mean that we have always existed and will always exist. Such cosmological questions often unfolds when death becomes part of life. Life understood as a small universe starting with a bang when conceived and ending with another big bang called death.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No The relationship between the Divine and Human being 15 15 The relationship between the Divine and Human being full c2ac746d-6cef-4240-a516-d414e28a44fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/f702beb2 In this episode, we elaborate the relationship between human and divinity. In the beginning of the episode, we believe we need some kind of understanding of what divinity is and what human is. But we end up, thinking that maybe the relationship can be experienced just by raising an awareness towards such a relationship. Underneath this discussion is a search for a common universal narrative of the divine that could incorporate all kind of religious or non-religious existence.

]]> In this episode, we elaborate the relationship between human and divinity. In the beginning of the episode, we believe we need some kind of understanding of what divinity is and what human is. But we end up, thinking that maybe the relationship can be experienced just by raising an awareness towards such a relationship. Underneath this discussion is a search for a common universal narrative of the divine that could incorporate all kind of religious or non-religious existence.

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:31:36 +0200 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 2954 In this episode, we elaborate the relationship between human and divinity. In the beginning of the episode, we believe we need some kind of understanding of what divinity is and what human is. But we end up, thinking that maybe the relationship can be experienced just by raising an awareness towards such a relationship. Underneath this discussion is a search for a common universal narrative of the divine that could incorporate all kind of religious or non-religious existence.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No A course of history? 14 14 A course of history? full 525af765-3aa7-4bc1-b307-635e0cbfcef7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a8e4f13 In this episode we discuss if history has a course or not and if this course are of progress or decline. We further discuss what possibility human existence has to develop a good society. Could such a society be based on facts or do we need a narrative based on faith? Underneath these discussions are the question of what is human being and what kind of potential do human have to actualize our faith and facts in an ever changing reality.

]]> In this episode we discuss if history has a course or not and if this course are of progress or decline. We further discuss what possibility human existence has to develop a good society. Could such a society be based on facts or do we need a narrative based on faith? Underneath these discussions are the question of what is human being and what kind of potential do human have to actualize our faith and facts in an ever changing reality.

]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:18:36 +0200 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3828 In this episode we discuss if history has a course or not and if this course are of progress or decline. We further discuss what possibility human existence has to develop a good society. Could such a society be based on facts or do we need a narrative based on faith? Underneath these discussions are the question of what is human being and what kind of potential do human have to actualize our faith and facts in an ever changing reality.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Historical knowledge 13 13 Historical knowledge full 62832cef-d719-45c4-bc70-d751902c1a07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06fd04fc In this episode we explore the value of historical knowledge could have to present being and even the future. Based on the epic dimension of human being, what kind of power provides knowledge from the past? We touch upon different dichotomies like, spirit and matter, trust and criticism, origin or progress, and love vs suffer as sources of creativity.

]]> In this episode we explore the value of historical knowledge could have to present being and even the future. Based on the epic dimension of human being, what kind of power provides knowledge from the past? We touch upon different dichotomies like, spirit and matter, trust and criticism, origin or progress, and love vs suffer as sources of creativity.

]]> Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:30:22 +0200 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3079 In this episode we explore the value of historical knowledge could have to present being and even the future. Based on the epic dimension of human being, what kind of power provides knowledge from the past? We touch upon different dichotomies like, spirit and matter, trust and criticism, origin or progress, and love vs suffer as sources of creativity.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Transforming school? 12 12 Transforming school? full da845c12-92de-4253-a028-e5e1fcc03fde https://share.transistor.fm/s/65e026bc In this episode we continue to discuss what forms of transformation we believe to be done in school.

]]> In this episode we continue to discuss what forms of transformation we believe to be done in school.

]]> Sun, 05 May 2024 20:49:51 +0200 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 2929 In this episode we continue to discuss what forms of transformation we believe to be done in school.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Abolishing school? 11 11 Abolishing school? full 812c2c76-4365-4f4f-a5be-7008109bca93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a309183 In this episode we discuss the idea of abolishing school. Is this a good idea or is it a dangerous one? Maybe we need that dangerous idea to keep the meaning of school alive and not turning the school into a factory to produce children as cogs in the society machinery?

]]> In this episode we discuss the idea of abolishing school. Is this a good idea or is it a dangerous one? Maybe we need that dangerous idea to keep the meaning of school alive and not turning the school into a factory to produce children as cogs in the society machinery?

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:21:10 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 2466 In this episode we discuss the idea of abolishing school. Is this a good idea or is it a dangerous one? Maybe we need that dangerous idea to keep the meaning of school alive and not turning the school into a factory to produce children as cogs in the society machinery?

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Music, science and metaphysics - a conversation with Lasse Thoresen 10 10 Music, science and metaphysics - a conversation with Lasse Thoresen full 2c965bcf-2b53-430a-861b-232b5f97e192 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa0f52bd In this episode we have the pleasure to listen to our guest Lasse Thoresen. He is a composer and a researcher in the field of music. In our podcast he connects the creation and listening to music both to Athens and Jerusalem. Please, check out his music!

]]> In this episode we have the pleasure to listen to our guest Lasse Thoresen. He is a composer and a researcher in the field of music. In our podcast he connects the creation and listening to music both to Athens and Jerusalem. Please, check out his music!

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:35:00 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 4487 In this episode we have the pleasure to listen to our guest Lasse Thoresen. He is a composer and a researcher in the field of music. In our podcast he connects the creation and listening to music both to Athens and Jerusalem. Please, check out his music!

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Religiosity and conscience 9 9 Religiosity and conscience full 40b0e3d1-5919-4fc9-8d47-8f9d51c9bf6c https://share.transistor.fm/s/11dac4ee In this episode we explore the religious dimension of conscience. We show the different between the human mind and what we are able to know for sure and how experiences could have a transformative effects of human mind. 

]]> In this episode we explore the religious dimension of conscience. We show the different between the human mind and what we are able to know for sure and how experiences could have a transformative effects of human mind. 

]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:17:44 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 2740 In this episode we explore the religious dimension of conscience. We show the different between the human mind and what we are able to know for sure and how experiences could have a transformative effects of human mind. 

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Scientific discoveries and religious possibilities 8 8 Scientific discoveries and religious possibilities full 09af6619-bbb4-4239-b0f5-7700514c5d38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae0cca94 In this episode we discuss different scientific discoveries and what influence this had on religious thoughts and what possibilities still exist of religious thinking according to a scientific worldview

]]> In this episode we discuss different scientific discoveries and what influence this had on religious thoughts and what possibilities still exist of religious thinking according to a scientific worldview

]]> Sun, 07 Jan 2024 19:05:03 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 2680 In this episode we discuss different scientific discoveries and what influence this had on religious thoughts and what possibilities still exist of religious thinking according to a scientific worldview

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Ibn Rushd part II 7 7 Ibn Rushd part II full c7860ced-7db5-4a4d-8a17-2ee2be957486 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac631d12 In this episode we discuss Ibn Rushd's thoughts further and connect it more to education.

]]> In this episode we discuss Ibn Rushd's thoughts further and connect it more to education.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:36:49 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3207 In this episode we discuss Ibn Rushd's thoughts further and connect it more to education.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Ibn Rushd 6 6 Ibn Rushd full c9834990-0ab6-4167-8810-3dee6cad65ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/25c87425 In this episode we introduce Ibn Rushd work and thoughts to the listeners. We understand him as a great thinker and an example of how to integrate Athens and Jerusalem.

]]> In this episode we introduce Ibn Rushd work and thoughts to the listeners. We understand him as a great thinker and an example of how to integrate Athens and Jerusalem.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:30:57 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3240 In this episode we introduce Ibn Rushd work and thoughts to the listeners. We understand him as a great thinker and an example of how to integrate Athens and Jerusalem.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No On environment and worldview 5 5 On environment and worldview full f8f6189d-3631-4e11-a0a1-2a8a21f60698 https://share.transistor.fm/s/586521d7 We explore further the question of human worldview and what this has to say on sustainable environmental behavior. 

]]> We explore further the question of human worldview and what this has to say on sustainable environmental behavior. 

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:25:29 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3075 We explore further the question of human worldview and what this has to say on sustainable environmental behavior. 

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Education and religious questions 4 4 Education and religious questions full 081ff5e5-bdca-4596-a61b-da2ea4585188 https://share.transistor.fm/s/16f9a27a In this episode we highlights issues connecting education and religious thoughts. How are we supposed to give students the ability to explore existential and spiritual beliefs in our modern education system?

]]> In this episode we highlights issues connecting education and religious thoughts. How are we supposed to give students the ability to explore existential and spiritual beliefs in our modern education system?

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:25:01 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3037 In this episode we highlights issues connecting education and religious thoughts. How are we supposed to give students the ability to explore existential and spiritual beliefs in our modern education system?

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No The one and the many (Jerusalem) 3 3 The one and the many (Jerusalem) full a56881c1-91a3-404d-b8b0-12e56a95a143 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71e2e655 In this episode we explore further the distinction between the one and the many. This time we try to emphasize more of the religious dimension.

]]> In this episode we explore further the distinction between the one and the many. This time we try to emphasize more of the religious dimension.

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:10:10 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3481 In this episode we explore further the distinction between the one and the many. This time we try to emphasize more of the religious dimension.

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No The one and the many (Athens) 2 2 The one and the many (Athens) full 2a37e51e-d14c-4dba-bace-de39d33d159a https://share.transistor.fm/s/cf10d3ff In this episode we explore the difference between the one and the many or between the question of essence and unity or complexity and plurality. Most of our discussion is connected to reason and the scientific perspectives on these issues. 

]]> In this episode we explore the difference between the one and the many or between the question of essence and unity or complexity and plurality. Most of our discussion is connected to reason and the scientific perspectives on these issues. 

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:04:30 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3293 In this episode we explore the difference between the one and the many or between the question of essence and unity or complexity and plurality. Most of our discussion is connected to reason and the scientific perspectives on these issues. 

]]> Philosophy, Religion, Education, No Introduction to Athens and Jerusalem (in Education) 1 1 Introduction to Athens and Jerusalem (in Education) full 1fb3f3d6-400f-46a6-8ac8-40af7715e7bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/74a3b8f0 In this episode we introduce our self and what the podcast is all about. We consider this a philosophical podcast but it emphasize both important scientific and religious questions. And the main task is to change the education system to create room for this kind of explorations and experiences.  

]]> In this episode we introduce our self and what the podcast is all about. We consider this a philosophical podcast but it emphasize both important scientific and religious questions. And the main task is to change the education system to create room for this kind of explorations and experiences.  

]]> Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:53:16 +0100 Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar Knut Ove Æsøy, Steven Phelps, Kamran Namdar 3161 In this episode we introduce our self and what the podcast is all about. We consider this a philosophical podcast but it emphasize both important scientific and religious questions. And the main task is to change the education system to create room for this kind of explorations and experiences.  

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