IdeaLogical
Ready to challenge your thinking? Hosted by Zach Lee of the Institute for the Study of Philosophy, Politics, and Culture, Ideological explores the philosophies, worldviews, and cultural forces shaping how we think and live. From history and psychology to the nature of thought, Zach blends sharp insight, humor, and curiosity in interviews and solo episodes. Smart, accessible, and non-partisan, it’s your new favorite space for big ideas and engaging conversation.
Episodes
Are you happy? Do you want to be happy? Why is it so hard to find happiness? In this episode, we evaluate a philosophy of happiness to find out if life has more good or bad moments, to what degree does our brain chemistry affect our happiness, and whether we even deserve to be happy.
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He is one of the most influential thinkers of the 17th century. He has a system that solves all the problems of philosophy, but it comes at a high cost. How is God related to the world, do we have free will, and how can we be happy? Who is the philosopher known as Benedict Spinoza?
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For most of world history, we didn’t have universities. Where did they come from? Which ones are good? Do you need to go to college or not? How have educational standards gone down and how can we fix it? In this episode we take a look at the history of the institution that trains all the other institutions - the university.
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What could be more basic than the idea of matter? In this episode, we take a look at the idealism of George Berkeley and his case against matter. You are guaranteed to have your mind blown (and to have your worldview unravel) as you hear an argument that is counter-intuitive but hard to disprove.
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In this episode we chat with Dr. Joe Rigney about social justice, intersectionality, emotionalism, and more. Dr. Rigney serves as a Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is a conservative cultural critic regarding various political and religious topics.. He is the author of eight books, including the one discussed in this interview: The Sin of Empathy*Follow Joe:*https://twitter.com/joe_rigneyhttps://www.amazon.com/Si...
In this episode we chat with the founder of Austin Justice Coalition, Chas Moore. Chas is a progressive leader on the themes of racial and social justice. In this interview he discusses issues such as race, intersectionality, empathy, immigration, oppression, and more.
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In this episode we look at some of the wild, false, and less-than-helpful comments that people post on social media regarding our content. The goal is to teach and clarify (though occasional teasing will also be permitted). Enjoy the first in a series of videos calling out the haters.
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Dr. Greg Sadler is the President of Reason IO - an organization that seeks to make philosophy accessible to the public. Additionally, as a member of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association (APPA), he uses philosophy to help counsel people through personal challenges and difficult life decisions. He is an expert in stoicism, ethics, and the history of philosophy.
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What do you think before you think? What are the blind spots and starting assumptions that you don’t even know you have? If you get your starting assumptions wrong, every view you have on politics, family, religion, money, etc. will be wrong. In this episode we talk about presuppositions and how to find your starting point.
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0:00 Understanding Presuppositions and Their I...
Dr. Dan Wallace is the Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies (Emeritus) at Dallas Theological Seminary and the Executive Director of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts. He is one of the world's leading experts on the thousands of different manuscripts that are used to reconstruct the New Testament. How do we know what the New Testament really said if we don’t have any of the original manuscripts? Reg...
If God is all-good and all-powerful, then why is there evil in the world? Don’t say, "because of human free will” because we destroy that answer in this episode. Also, don’t say, “to make him more glorious” or “to bring him more glory” because we destroy that answer too. Does the existence of evil disprove God’s existence? Join us as we explore the philosophical issue of theodicy.
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Zach talks with pro-life advocate Seth Gruber about the complexities of abortion in America, exploring Planned Parenthood’s controversial origins and the modern church’s relationship with politics. Gruber challenges evangelical neutrality and argues that Christian convictions inevitably shape public life, raising bigger questions about culture, justice, and the value of human life.
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He is considered the “Father of Modern Philosophy.” He is one of the most intelligent thinkers who ever lived and in the top five most influential philosophers of all time. Who is Rene Descartes? Why is he important? What does “I think, therefore I am” really mean? In this episode we examine the contributions of this great man.
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Dale Brisby is a cowboy, rancher, bull-rider, and content creator. He’s been on the Joe Rogan Podcast, has a show on Netflix, has millions of followers on social media, and is the host of the popular podcast, “Rodeo Time.” What is it really like to be a cowboy? How hard is it to ride a bull? On this episode, we interview Dale to get his take on all things country.
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What does the Second Amendment really mean in context? Does restricting gun ownership cause more or less crime? How can we prevent or minimize mass shootings? In this episode we look at some important statistics around the controversial topic of gun control.
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0:00 Exploring Gun Control, Second Amendment, and Deterrence Strategies4:19 Understanding the Second Amendment and Its Implicatio...
He is the most influential philosopher of the 19th century and in the top 5 most influential philosophers of all time. In reaction to his thought marxism, existentialism, historicism, pragmatism, phenomenology, and even positivism will arise. But who is Hegel and why is he such a big deal? In this technical assessment, we unpack the central elements of his philosophy.
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Is running actually the best way to lose weight? What diet works best? How often should you work out? In this episode, we interview personal trainer, Keith Kimberlin, with Anti Dad Bod Squad to learn about fitness myths vs. reality.
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In this spooky episode, we go over the haunted history of Halloween. Where does Halloween come from? How does a Celtic holiday morph in the Christian Middle Ages to become what we celebrate today? Where do trick-or-treating, Jack-O-Lanterns, and scary costumes come from? Fact is stranger than fiction.
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0:00 Exploring The Haunted History And Modern...
Political activist and author, Charlie Kirk, was recently shot at a university during a free-speech event. What are the social and political ramifications of this event? How has culture responded to it and why? In this bipartisan episode, we explore the direction of U.S. politics in light of this recent assassination and offer some suggestions for healing the ideological division in America.
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Did pirates really have hooks for hands? Did they really make people walk the plank? Why is their flag called the “Jolly Roger?” In this episode, we separate myth from reality by looking at the true history of pirates.
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0:00 Separating Pirate Myths from Reality with Humor and History
5:06 Pirate Myths and Realities Unveiled
12:09 The Origins and Meaning of the Joll...
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