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Fools and Sages

Fools and Sages

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Welcome to the Fools and Sages Podcast, where deep conversations intersect with practical wisdom. Hosted by Brian Lee and Boaz Soifer, this show invites listeners into thought-provoking conversations that illuminate the transformative insights Boaz gained from nearly three decades of dialogue with Brian.Fools and Sages Podcast Philosophy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Between the Beasts and The Gods
    Jun 6 2026

    Exploring the metaphysics of ethics, karma, and the nature of good and evil through a deep philosophical conversation. The discussion covers concepts like quantum potential, moral responsibility, and the evolution of consciousness

    .00:00Exploring Ethics and Karma

    01:46The Grounding Problem of Ethics

    05:31The Nature of Goodness and Consequences

    12:56The Complexity of Human Behavior

    19:30Understanding the Good and Its Evolution

    30:11The Platonic Distinction of the Good

    32:18The Nature of Human Relationships

    34:02Moral Relativism and Virtue

    35:42Universal Standards of Good

    37:42Ethics and Personal Responsibility

    39:27The Dilemma of Ethical Intuition

    42:01Consequentialism vs. Ethical Intuition

    45:36The Structure of Care in Ethics

    48:30Caring and Longevity

    50:46The Nature of Creation and Love

    53:33Compassion as a Path to Happiness

    54:47The Ideal State of Morality

    58:12Empathy, Mercy, and Identity

    Resources

    The Quest for Certainty by John Dewey

    William James, The Principles of Psychology

    Heidegger's philosophy on Being and Time

    MacGilchrist's work on hemispheric asymmetry

    Confucius and the concept of the superior man

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • One Elephant Theory and The Conscious Middle
    May 30 2026

    Is consciousness limited to the "Zone of Middle Dimensions"? or are we limited by our personal viewpoint? Can we escape to higher consciousness? a look at various answers from different times and traditions...

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Thinking about The Odyssey
    May 23 2026

    Wherein The Fools discuss the current and persistent kerfluffle surrounding the soon to be released production of Homer's Odyssey, from an hermeneutical viewpoint, with the predictable Fool's "few stones left unturned" treatment.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
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