- 12
- Episodes
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- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
- 64K
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About Masters of Rhetoric
Masters of Rhetoric is a Philosophy Podcast/Course designed to help humanity rediscover it's origins and revive dialectic.
- Publisher
- Masters of Rhetoric
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 24 Apr 2025
- Latest episode
- 9 Dec 2025
Latest episodes
12 episodes in the feed.
9 Dec 2025
Masters of Rhetoric: From the Ancient Origins of Teleology to Science (Episodes 6-10)
*This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy, so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. If you would like to support Masters of Rhetoric click the Linktree in our bio and below. In Episodes 6-10 of Masters of Rhetoric, we dive deep into the origins of Teleology, Ontology, Epistemology, and Scientific Inquiry. We will start with the pre-socratics and photo-epistemologists and work our way to Aristotle. How do we know what we know? What knowledge can be trusted? Who was the first scientist? These are questions that have guided reason and logical decision making since the Ancient Greeks were able to formalize these areas as intellectual inquiry. ***big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric” is available on its own YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple, and soon to be on all podcast outlets. Please Subscribe! Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric (https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric) Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/3s5TtGKsdyFdY3GjT2YFkm?si=603928aa19a6461e (https://open.spotify.com/show/3s5TtGKsdyFdY3GjT2YFkm?si=603928aa19a6461e) Apple 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711) *If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel where we do our episodes live. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree. Also check out my other podcast Mind Escape if you are interested in the mysteries of life. LinkTree 👉 https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast) **Check out our new Merch store. We have some amazing designs for T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, and more https://mindescapepodcast.dashery.com/ (https://mindescapepodcast.dashery.com/) ***If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast)
17 Nov 2025
Masters of Rhetoric: Democritus and The Atom Episode #10
*This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy, so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. If you would like to support Masters of Rhetoric click the Linktree in our bio and below. In Episode 9 of Masters of Rhetoric, we dive deep into Democritus’ influence on what we know as Atomism (Precursor to Atomic Theory). We will look at his contributions to empiricism, materialism, and what is now modern day particle physics. What led to Democritus’ paradigm shifting hypothesis considering he was unable to test it? Why did Plato and Aristotle disparage his ideas and hypotheses? ***big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric” is available on its own YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple, and soon to be on all podcast outlets. Please Subscribe! Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric (https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric) Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/3s5TtGKsdyFdY3GjT2YFkm?si=603928aa19a6461e (https://open.spotify.com/show/3s5TtGKsdyFdY3GjT2YFkm?si=603928aa19a6461e) Apple 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711) *If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel where we do our episodes live. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree. Also check out my other podcast Mind Escape if you are interested in the mysteries of life. LinkTree 👉 https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast) **Check out our new Merch store. We have some amazing designs for T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, and more https://mindescapepodcast.dashery.com/ (https://mindescapepodcast.dashery.com/) ***If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast)
20 Oct 2025
Masters of Rhetoric: Aristotle (The First Scientist) Episode #9
*This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy, so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. If you would like to support Masters of Rhetoric click the Linktree in our bio and below. In Episode of Masters of Rhetoric, we dive deep into Aristotle’s influence on what we know as modern science. We will look at his contributions to empiricism, biology, zoology, meteorology, and philosophy of mind. Aristotle’s teacher Plato used Mathematics to drive his points home in dialogue, but Aristotle diverged and implemented biology and empiricism into his repertoire forever changing the way we observe nature and the universe. ***big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric” is available on its own YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple, and soon to be on all podcast outlets. Please Subscribe! Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric (https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric) Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/3s5TtGKsdyFdY3GjT2YFkm?si=603928aa19a6461e (https://open.spotify.com/show/3s5TtGKsdyFdY3GjT2YFkm?si=603928aa19a6461e) Apple 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711) *If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel where we do our episodes live. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree. Also check out my other podcast Mind Escape if you are interested in the mysteries of life. LinkTree 👉 https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast) **Check out our new Merch store. We have some amazing designs for T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, and more https://mindescapepodcast.dashery.com/ ***If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast)
15 Sept 2025
Masters of Rhetoric: The Ancient Origins of Ontology Episode #8
*This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy, so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. If you would like to support Masters of Rhetoric click the Linktree in our bio and below. In Episode 8 of Masters of Rhetoric, we dive deep into the origins of Ontology. We will start with the pre-socratics and photo-ontologists and work our way to Aristotle. What is being? Who was the first philosopher to conceptualize being and who was the first to formalize it? Was Parmenides or Heraclitus more influential in the development of Ontology? These are the questions we will ponder in this episode. ***big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric” is available on its own YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple, and soon to be on all podcast outlets. Please Subscribe! Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric (https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric) Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/3s5TtGKsdyFdY3GjT2YFkm?si=603928aa19a6461e (https://open.spotify.com/show/3s5TtGKsdyFdY3GjT2YFkm?si=603928aa19a6461e) Apple 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711) *If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel where we do our episodes live. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree. Also check out my other podcast Mind Escape if you are interested in the mysteries of life. LinkTree 👉 https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast) **Check out our new Merch store. We have some amazing designs for T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, and more https://mindescapepodcast.dashery.com/ (https://mindescapepodcast.dashery.com/) ***If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast)
19 Aug 2025
Masters of Rhetoric: The Ancient Origins of Epistemology Episode #7
*This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy, so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. If you would like to support Masters of Rhetoric click the Linktree in our bio and below. In Episode 7 of Masters of Rhetoric, we dive deep into the origins of Epistemology. We will start with the pre-socratics and photo-epistemologists and work our way to Aristotle. How do we know what we know? What knowledge can be trusted? These are questions that have guided reason and logical decision making since the Ancient Greeks were able to formalize epistemology as a concept. ***big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric” is available on its own YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple, and soon to be on all podcast outlets. Please Subscribe! Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric (https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric) Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/3s5TtGKsdyFdY3GjT2YFkm?si=603928aa19a6461e (https://open.spotify.com/show/3s5TtGKsdyFdY3GjT2YFkm?si=603928aa19a6461e) Apple 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711) *If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel where we do our episodes live. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree. Also check out my other podcast Mind Escape if you are interested in the mysteries of life. LinkTree 👉 https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast) **Check out our new Merch store. We have some amazing designs for T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, and more https://mindescapepodcast.dashery.com/ (https://mindescapepodcast.dashery.com/) ***If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast)
29 Jul 2025
Masters of Rhetoric: The Ancient Origins of Teleology (Proto-Teleologists > Aristotle) Episode #6
*This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy, so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. If you would like to support Masters of Rhetoric click the Linktree in our bio and below. In Episode 6 of Masters of Rhetoric, we dive deep into the origins of Teleology. We will start with the pre-socratics and photo-teleologists and work our way to Aristotle. Is objective purpose a human construct or are we all constantly trying to overcome our inherent cognitive biases for a glimpse at true reality? ***big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric” is available on its own YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple, and soon to be on all podcast outlets. Please Subscribe! Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric (https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric) Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/3s5TtGKsdyFdY3GjT2YFkm?si=603928aa19a6461e (https://open.spotify.com/show/3s5TtGKsdyFdY3GjT2YFkm?si=603928aa19a6461e) Apple 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711) *If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel where we do our episodes live. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree. Also check out my other podcast Mind Escape if you are interested in the mysteries of life. LinkTree 👉 https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast) **Check out our new Merch store. We have some amazing designs for T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, and more https://mindescapepodcast.dashery.com/ (https://mindescapepodcast.dashery.com/) ***If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast)
2 Jun 2025
Masters of Rhetoric: From Thales to Aristotle (Episodes 1 - 5)
This episode compiles discussions on the evolution of rhetoric from Thales to Aristotle, exploring early philosophical influences and foundational concepts.
26 May 2025
Masters of Rhetoric: Plato and The Sophists Episode #5
Host Mike explores the historical and philosophical conflict between Plato and the Sophists, examining their contrasting views on truth, persuasion, and education in Western thought.
12 May 2025
Masters of Rhetoric: The Sophists Episode #4
*This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. The Linktree link is at the bottom. In Episode #4 of Masters of Rhetoric, we explore the controversial and often misunderstood figures known as the Sophists the traveling teachers of rhetoric, persuasion, and practical wisdom in ancient Greece. This episode examines their key ideas, methods, and the cultural role they played in shaping public discourse during the 5th century BCE. We also confront their depiction in Plato’s dialogues, the criticisms levied by Socrates and later philosophers, and the ongoing debate over their legacy. Were the Sophists mere manipulators of language, or pioneers of relativism and critical thinking? Tune in as we reexamine these rhetorical innovators and their lasting impact on education, politics, and philosophy. *Welcome to a journey into the origins of thought, where we explore the minds that shaped the very foundations of our understanding. Hello, my name is Mike and I am the host of Mind Escape Podcast. I am happy to share my new series called Masters of Rhetoric. Masters of Rhetoric is a course/podcast. The goal is to draw from the earliest philosophers, scientists, and critical thinkers to help navigate the current technological paradigm. In a world where divisive and eristic rhetoric often dominates online spaces, I believe it’s crucial to return to the roots of dialectic. This approach can offer the thoughtful discourse that humanity desperately needs today. ***So, join us on this philosophical adventure by subscribing to our channel and podcast. Engage with us through your comments and critiques—we’re excited to hear your thoughts. Let’s embark on this journey together with ‘Masters of Rhetoric.’ Enjoy the series! ***Also big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric” is available on it’s own YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple, and soon to be on all podcast outlets. Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJ-BaaY8oWu1IAj36rw-YQN77YR-F4qv&si=JWAbukI9xUujz28C) Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2E6F4LwpzUpJyE5ZjAK810?si=a05bf7d8528042f2 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4MH18YbyDro3nbD9NeQCYU?si=6SWGON1qTZiPgwhnVwpCFQ) Apple 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711) **I recently moved a lot of older episodes of Mind Escape Podcast to our patreon page which you can watch or listen to them for 2$ a month along with other exclusive content. The Link is 👇 or check out or Linktree: https://www.patreon.com/posts/older-mind-119239958?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link (https://www.patreon.com/posts/older-mind-119239958?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) *Watch our documentary “As Within So Without: from UFOs to DMT”: https://youtu.be/ao9fyP-lS2I?si=zQI3ok4aFNQkvl31 (https://youtu.be/ao9fyP-lS2I?si=zQI3ok4aFNQkvl31) **Check out our new Merch store. We have some amazing designs for T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, and more https://mindescapepodcast.dashery.com/ (https://mindescapepodcast.dashery.com/) ***If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel where we do our episodes live. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast)
5 May 2025
Masters of Rhetoric: Aristotle Episode #3
*This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. The Linktree link is at the bottom. In Episode #3 of Masters of Rhetoric, we turn to the towering intellect of Aristotle who was a student of Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great, and the philosopher who systematized logic, rhetoric, ethics, and science. This episode explores Aristotle’s groundbreaking contributions to rhetorical theory, including his three modes of persuasion: ethos, pathos, and logos. We also examine his divergence from Plato’s idealism, his emphasis on empirical observation, and his lasting influence on both classical and modern thought. Join us as we unpack Aristotle’s practical approach to rhetoric and the enduring power of clear, reasoned communication. *Welcome to a journey into the origins of thought, where we explore the minds that shaped the very foundations of our understanding. Hello, my name is Mike and I am the host of Mind Escape Podcast. I am happy to share my new series called Masters of Rhetoric. Masters of Rhetoric is a course/podcast. The goal is to draw from the earliest philosophers, scientists, and critical thinkers to help navigate the current technological paradigm. In a world where divisive and eristic rhetoric often dominates online spaces, I believe it’s crucial to return to the roots of dialectic. This approach can offer the thoughtful discourse that humanity desperately needs today. ***So, join us on this philosophical adventure by subscribing to our channel and podcast. Engage with us through your comments and critiques—we’re excited to hear your thoughts. Let’s embark on this journey together with ‘Masters of Rhetoric.’ Enjoy the series! ***Also big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric” is available on it’s own YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple, and soon to be on all podcast outlets. Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJ-BaaY8oWu1IAj36rw-YQN77YR-F4qv&si=JWAbukI9xUujz28C) Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2E6F4LwpzUpJyE5ZjAK810?si=a05bf7d8528042f2 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4MH18YbyDro3nbD9NeQCYU?si=6SWGON1qTZiPgwhnVwpCFQ) Apple 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711) **I recently moved a lot of older episodes of Mind Escape Podcast to our patreon page which you can watch or listen to them for 2$ a month along with other exclusive content. The Link is 👇 or check out or Linktree: https://www.patreon.com/posts/older-mind-119239958?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link (https://www.patreon.com/posts/older-mind-119239958?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) *Watch our documentary “As Within So Without: from UFOs to DMT”: https://youtu.be/ao9fyP-lS2I?si=zQI3ok4aFNQkvl31 (https://youtu.be/ao9fyP-lS2I?si=zQI3ok4aFNQkvl31) **Check out our new Merch store. We have some amazing designs for T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, and more https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-escape?ref_id=24655 (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-escape?ref_id=24655) ***If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel where we do our episodes live. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast)
29 Apr 2025
Masters of Rhetoric: Plato and Socrates Episode #2
*This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. The Linktree link is at the bottom. In Episode #2 of Masters of Rhetoric, we delve into the foundational ideas of Western philosophy through the lives and teachings of Socrates and Plato. This episode explores the evolution of Socratic dialogue, the dialectical method, and Plato’s written legacy that immortalized his mentor’s pursuit of truth. We examine how Plato’s idealism, metaphysical theories, and critique of sophistry set the stage for centuries of philosophical inquiry. Whether you're new to philosophy or revisiting these classical minds, this episode offers an accessible yet thought-provoking introduction to their enduring impact on rhetoric, ethics, and the nature of knowledge. *Welcome to a journey into the origins of thought, where we explore the minds that shaped the very foundations of our understanding. Hello, my name is Mike and I am the host of Mind Escape Podcast. I am happy to share my new series called Masters of Rhetoric. Masters of Rhetoric is a course/podcast. The goal is to draw from the earliest philosophers, scientists, and critical thinkers to help navigate the current technological paradigm. In a world where divisive and eristic rhetoric often dominates online spaces, I believe it’s crucial to return to the roots of dialectic. This approach can offer the thoughtful discourse that humanity desperately needs today. ***So, join us on this philosophical adventure by subscribing to our channel and podcast. Engage with us through your comments and critiques—we’re excited to hear your thoughts. Let’s embark on this journey together with ‘Masters of Rhetoric.’ Enjoy the series! ***Also big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric” is available on it’s own YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple, and soon to be on all podcast outlets. Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJ-BaaY8oWu1IAj36rw-YQN77YR-F4qv&si=JWAbukI9xUujz28C) Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2E6F4LwpzUpJyE5ZjAK810?si=a05bf7d8528042f2 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4MH18YbyDro3nbD9NeQCYU?si=6SWGON1qTZiPgwhnVwpCFQ) Apple 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711) **I recently moved a lot of older episodes of Mind Escape Podcast to our patreon page which you can watch or listen to them for 2$ a month along with other exclusive content. The Link is 👇 or check out or Linktree: https://www.patreon.com/posts/older-mind-119239958?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link (https://www.patreon.com/posts/older-mind-119239958?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) *Watch our documentary “As Within So Without: from UFOs to DMT”: https://youtu.be/ao9fyP-lS2I?si=zQI3ok4aFNQkvl31 (https://youtu.be/ao9fyP-lS2I?si=zQI3ok4aFNQkvl31) **Check out our new Merch store. We have some amazing designs for T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, and more https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-escape?ref_id=24655 (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-escape?ref_id=24655) ***If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel where we do our episodes live. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast)
24 Apr 2025
Masters of Rhetoric: The Pre-Socratics & History of Philosophy Episode #1
Masters of Rhetoric: The Pre-Socratics & History of Philosophy Episode #1 *This series and episode is slide show and visual heavy so check out our video episodes on Youtube and Spotify. The Linktree link is at the bottom. In Episode 1 we will look at the origins of philosophy, Ionian physics, and non teleological thought. Who were the ancient Greeks and Italians that brought us epistemology, ontology, and teleology? I hope to shed light on that question in this episode. ***Also big news!!!! “Masters of Rhetoric” is available on it’s own YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple, and soon to be on all podcast outlets. Youtube 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MastersofRhetoric (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLJ-BaaY8oWu1IAj36rw-YQN77YR-F4qv&si=JWAbukI9xUujz28C) Spotify 👉 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2E6F4LwpzUpJyE5ZjAK810?si=a05bf7d8528042f2 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4MH18YbyDro3nbD9NeQCYU?si=6SWGON1qTZiPgwhnVwpCFQ) Apple 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/masters-of-rhetoric/id1811029711) *Welcome to a journey into the origins of thought, where we explore the minds that shaped the very foundations of our understanding. Hello, my name is Mike and I am the host of Mind Escape Podcast. I am happy to share my new series called Masters of Rhetoric. Masters of Rhetoric is a weekly course/podcast. The goal is to draw from the earliest philosophers, scientists, and critical thinkers to help navigate the current technological paradigm. In a world where divisive and eristic rhetoric often dominates online spaces, I believe it’s crucial to return to the roots of dialectic. This approach can offer the thoughtful discourse that humanity desperately needs today. ***So, join us on this philosophical adventure by subscribing to our channel and podcast. Engage with us through your comments and critiques—we’re excited to hear your thoughts. Let’s embark on this journey together with ‘Masters of Rhetoric.’ Enjoy the series! **I recently moved a lot of older episodes to our patreon page which you can watch or listen to them for 2$ a month along with other exclusive content. The Link is 👇 or check out or Linktree: https://www.patreon.com/posts/older-mind-119239958?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link (https://www.patreon.com/posts/older-mind-119239958?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) *Watch our documentary “As Within So Without: from UFOs to DMT”: https://youtu.be/ao9fyP-lS2I?si=zQI3ok4aFNQkvl31 (https://youtu.be/ao9fyP-lS2I?si=zQI3ok4aFNQkvl31) **Check out our new Merch store. We have some amazing designs for T-shirts, Hoodies, Mugs, Stickers, and more https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-escape?ref_id=24655 (https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mind-escape?ref_id=24655) ***If you are watching on Youtube please check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all audio/podcast platforms. We appreciate reviews and comments. If you are listening on an audio/podcast platform please check out our Youtube channel where we do our episodes live. You can find all of our links on our LinkTree LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast (https://linktr.ee/MindEscapePodcast)
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