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EJAD: El maestro constructor de la sabiduría y el conocimieto.

For our annual holiday episode, Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn and Al talk about Santa qua mythical and cultural figure, getting into , his , and how the emphasis on kids' belief compares to religious belief. Plus, grading Xmas movies on a curve and ! For more, visit . Hear this ad-free with bonus content at  or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the . Learn about Mark's Core Texts in Philosophy class at .

PEL Presents #187: Taking Down Santa Claus

The "world's leading snowman expert" joins Rick to explore the somewhat dark — and certainly cold — origins of the tradition of building snowmen, and what Frosty and his ilk have come to mean across different societies. Then two Rome-based tour guides unpack some of the cultural treasures crammed into the world's tiniest country, while sharing tips and secrets for a successful visit to Vatican City amid the Jubilee-year pilgrimage that's sure to keep the city packed throughout 2025. And to welcome the new year, two France experts raise a glass to Champagne — both the bubbly and its region of origin — before Scottish tour guides revel in describing the lively New Year's Eve traditions they observe in Edinburgh as "Hogmanay."

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777 History of the Snowman; Visiting the Vatican; Champagne; Edinburgh New Year's

Mark, Wes, Seth, and Dylan reflect on our past year of PEL recording, catch you up on our habits and interests, and talk about what might come next. Get more at . Visit  to this and every recording ad-free, plus numerous Nightcaps and many hours of other bonus content. Learn about Mark's spring Core Texts in philosophy class at

PEL '24-'25 Transition Nightcap

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Announcement: Mark's "Core Texts in Philosophy" Fall 2025 Class

The author of a guidebook to Costa Rica discusses what the phrase "pura vida" conveys amid the tropical abundance of her adopted Central American eco-paradise. Then a Morocco expert and fellow guidebook writer recommends the best cities for immersing yourself in the Old World atmosphere of Morocco's intimate, car-free medina neighborhoods. And fellow listeners call in to share how their passions and hobbies have provided a framework for memorable overseas travels.

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778 Pura Vida; Morocco's Best Cities; More Travel Pursuits

On The Ego and its Own (1844), another big influence on Karl Marx and a precursor of NIetzsche, or perhaps an early Ayn Rand. Get more at . Visit  to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsor: Have up to a $100 donation to effective charities matched at .

Ep. 358: Max Stirner's Egoism (Part One)

Iain started in Britain's Fairport Convention in the late '60s, but quickly left that band to start a couple more and then move to the US for a lengthy solo career. He has in total released close to 50 albums, including many collaborations. We discus the title track from How Much Is Enough (2024), the title track from God Looked Down (1996), and "Road to Ronderlin" by Matthews Southern Comfort from Later That Same Year (1970). End song: "St. Theresa's Ghost" by Ian Matthews and the Searing Quartet, from Joy Mining (2008). Intro: "Book Song" by Fairport Convention from What We Did on Our Holidays (1969).&nbsp;Learn more at . . .

NEM#226: The Evolution of Iain Matthews (Fairport Convention, Southern Comfort, Plainsong)

Consider three distinctly different styles of historic European cities as we hear how Bristol has transformed itself from an industrial and maritime powerhouse into a creative center for the southwest of England — and how it rewards visitors who set aside at least a day for this city just a half-hour from well-touristed Bath. Then learn from a local about how the Catalan culture of Barcelona sets it apart from the rest of Spain. And discover what visitors have enjoyed for centuries along the cobbled medieval streets of the beautifully Belgian burg of Bruges.

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779 Bristol; Barcelona; Bruges

Continuing on The Ego and Its Own, focusing now on the sections "The Owner" and "My Power." Stirner lets us know that his egoism ("ownness") is not compatible with liberal egalitarianism, which he sees as just a continuation of the Christian project of perfecting humanity. Get more at . Visit  to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsor: Learn about St. John's College at .

Ep. 358: Max Stirner's Egoism (Part Two)

Somos almas con un cuerpo y el propósito de esta comunidad es recordar que la esencia de nuestra raíz es sólo luz, que elevando nuestra conciencia y espíritu traeremos plenitud a nuestras vidas, estando listos para salir al mundo y conquistarlo desde el más puro amor y deseo de servir al Creador. 🙏 
✨¡Oro y Miel para ti, siempre! 💖

EJAD: El maestro constructor de la sabiduría y el conocimieto.

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