The Philosophemes Podcast

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  • With content for newcomers to philosophy and philosophical highlanders alike, this podcast examines a wide range of philosophical questions, from those considered traditional and foundational in the History of Philosophy to questions at the heart of Existentialism, Metaphysics, and Philosophical Psychology. Comprised of interviews, discussions, and presentations, podcasts, in general, fit into the following six (6) categories: (1) Philosophical Psychology; (2) Transcendental Philosophy; (3) History of Philosophical Ideas/Debunking Philosophical Prejudices; (4) Essential Distinctions in the History of Philosophy; (5) Philosophy of Film; and, (6) Commentaries on Philosophical Works and Ideas. Hosted by the multi-award-winning philosophy professor and author of ten (10) books, Dr. Frank Scalambrino. Episodes published weekly.
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  • True Crime & Philosophy 3: Courtney Clenney & the Tyrannical Soul

    True Crime & Philosophy 3: Courtney Clenney & the Tyrannical Soul
    Mar 27 2025
    In this episode of the True Crime & Philosophy series of The Philosophemes Podcast, we examine the tragic case of Courtney Clenney through the lens of Aristotle’s virtue ethics. What does it mean to have a tyrannical soul? And how might ancient philosophy help us understand the development of character in the context of modern violence? Courtney “Tailor” Clenney, an Instagram and OnlyFans model with over two million followers, has been charged with second-degree murder for stabbing her boyfriend, Christian “Toby” Obumseli, to death in their luxury apartment in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood on April 3, 2022. Clenney claims she acted in self-defense during yet another intense argument in what she describes as a “violent and toxic” relationship. While avoiding any claims of guilt or innocence, this episode considers the moral and psychological dimensions of Clenney’s behavior—both alleged and documented. Drawing on Aristotle’s account of virtue, vice, and character formation, we explore how a soul can become disordered, and what that means for ethical responsibility. We also reflect on Clenney’s publicly reported diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, considering how impulsivity and emotional volatility complicate questions of agency and moral evaluation. This is not just a story about crime—it’s a study of character. And, it’s a glimpse into the dangerous ideas brought into focus by forensic philosophy. . The Philosophemes Podcast. Deep roots. Dangerous ideas. The Canon, remixed. . 🔗 Questions & Comments Are Welcome: 🧭 https://linktr.ee/philosophemes . . 🔗 Links & Support: 📚 Amazon Author Page https://amzn.to/4cM6nzf . ☠️ The Existentialism Book http://shepherd.com/book/what-is-existentialism-vol-i . 🎶 Epidemic Sound Referral https://share.epidemicsound.com/ann4jg . ☕ Coffee? Cheers! (Ko-fi) https://ko-fi.com/philosophemes . . 🔗 References: 🎙️Rotten Mango Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/256-a-famous-onlyfans-model-who-became-a-killer/id1517954480?i=1000611185302 . 📺 WTVJ, Miami, NBC: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/courtney-clenney-police-bodycam-footage-boyfriends-stabbing/3273733/ . 🎬 TUBI Documentary: https://tubitv.com/movies/100019274/viewer-discretion-advised-the-story-of-onlyfans-and-courtney-clenney . #CourtneyClenney #ChristianObumseli #TrueCrime #TrueCrimeAndPhilosophy #Philosophemes #ForensicPhilosophy #VirtueEthics #Existentialism #PhilosophyPodcast #DangerousIdeas #EthicalQuestions #Aristotle #FrankScalambrino #TrueCrimeCommunity #psychology . . Some links may be “affiliate links,” which means I may I receive a small commission from your purchase through these links. This helps to support the channel. Thank you. Editorial, educational, and fair use of images. © 2025, Frank Scalambrino, Ph.D. https://evergreenpodcasts.com/the-philosophemes-podcast . The content presented by The Philosophemes Podcast and The Philosophemes Channel is for educational and editorial purposes only. It should not be considered medical or legal advice. All opinions expressed are those of the speaker(s) and do not reflect any affiliated organization, association, or group. All referenced materials and clips are used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and educational analysis. See Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F. Supp. 3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017) and Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015). Everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty under the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • The Humanism Spectrum and Ecstatic Naturalism’s Place Within It

    The Humanism Spectrum and Ecstatic Naturalism’s Place Within It
    Feb 27 2025
    This episode is a recording of my invited paper presentation to the Ecstatic Naturalism Circle. Thinking in terms of "The Humanism Spectrum" makes discussing the relationship between humans and technology lucid, consistent, and coherent. The logic of The Humanism Spectrum makes it very easy to understand and think about concepts like "Post-Humanism" and the relation between human and artificial intelligence. . Please post your questions or comments on The Philosophemes YouTube Channel. Accessible through this Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/philosophemes . Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/4cM6nzf . Epidemic Sound Referral Link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/ann4jg . The Existentialism Book: http://shepherd.com/book/what-is-existentialism-vol-i . Coffee? Cheers! https://ko-fi.com/philosophemes . #philosophy, #existentialism, #FrankScalambrino, #PostHumanism, #psychology, #AI, #ecstaticnaturalism, #Humanism, #Heidegger, #philosophypodcast . Some links may be “affiliate links,” which means I may I receive a small commission from your purchase through these links. This helps to support the channel. Thank you. Editorial, educational, and fair use of images. © 2025, Frank Scalambrino, Ph.D. https://evergreenpodcasts.com/the-philosophemes-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • True Crime & Philosophy 2: Luigi Mangione & Natural Justice

    True Crime & Philosophy 2: Luigi Mangione & Natural Justice
    Feb 13 2025
    In this episode we discuss the philosophy involved in the True Crime case of Luigi Mangione and United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson. A number of the documentaries regarding this case raise interesting philosophical questions without engaging in a philosophical discussion of the questions. 20/20 and TMZ, for example, ask questions regarding justice, violence, and social sentiment regarding corporations without attempting to provide a coherent philosophical account of the Mangione case. In this episode, we examine the Mangione case through arguably the most famous philosophical account of natural justice, put forth by Thomas Hobbes in his work Leviathan. Hobbes’ discussion of natural justice shines an interesting and provocative light on the case of Luigi Mangione. . Please post your questions or comments on The Philosophemes YouTube Channel. Accessible through this Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/philosophemes . Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/4cM6nzf . Epidemic Sound Referral Link: https://share.epidemicsound.com/ann4jg . Waves Referral Link: https://www.waves.com/r/1268613 . Coffee? Cheers! https://ko-fi.com/philosophemes . #philosophy, #existentialism, #FrankScalambrino, #truecrime, #psychology, #homicide, #LuigiMangione, #MangioneCase, #Hobbes, #philosophypodcast . Some links may be “affiliate links,” which means I may I receive a small commission from your purchase through these links. This helps to support the channel. Thank you. Editorial, educational, and fair use of images. © 2025, Frank Scalambrino, Ph.D. https://evergreenpodcasts.com/the-philosophemes-podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
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