In a Cave w/o a Soul?? Dr.Jacob L. Goodson

Philosopher, Jacob, shares how reading the classics helps us to rise above challenges w/ more confidence.  . How can reading philosophy help us to have more confidence and take back control over our lives?  . What makes Jacob enjoy teaching philosophy to both undergrads and prisoners?  . Why do most philosophers stay away from using the term, ‘soul’?  . What did Meg and Jacob disagree with around the belief known as ‘prosperity gospel’? . What reminder keeps Jacob from burnout? . What famous philosophical work offers help and healing to the prisoners he teaches at the local prison? . For which question does he gladly take the buzzard?  . Where do most contemporary christian worship songs get it ‘wrong’ when it comes to our relationship with God?  . Why would Jacob travel back to the 1400s and what message would he give them from the future? . Why does Jacob now choose to write alone? . Is tinder a good teaching tool for undergrads in an ethics class? . All of this and more as my good friend and mi esposo’s golfing buddy stopped by the show. Keep readin’ for more on Jacob after you check out these 2 links that are mentioned in the show. . Jacob's 3 Tips to Overcome Writer's Block and Jacob's Latest Book, 'The Dark Years? Philosophy, Politics, and the Problem of Predictions' . Dr. Jacob L. Goodson (PhD, University of Virginia)  is the Associate Professor of Philosophy at Southwestern College. Dr. Goodson teaches Ethics and Society, History of Philosophy, Introduction to Philosophy, Logic, and several upper-level courses relating to American Philosophy,  ethics, and the philosophy of religion. Dr. Goodson's most recent publications are The Dark Years? Philosophy, Politics, and the Problem of Predictions, (Cascade Press, 2020), Strength of Mind: Courage, Hope, Freedom, Knowledge (Cascade Press, 2018), and Introducing Prophetic Pragmatism, with Brad Elliott Stone, (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2019). He has edited multiple books. He enjoys playing tennis, walking his dog Wrigley, and watching the musical Hamilton. His spouse, Angela, is a Lutheran Deaconess and serves the community of Winfield as a Family Therapist. They have two daughters, Sophia Grace and Seraphina Rose, one in high school and one in middle school.