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In this episode the fools take on the age old question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" There are some interesting twists and turns as we try to come to a conclusion on a way to cope when it seems like life just beats down on us.

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Episodes

  1. Will and Humanity: Should we prevent bad events from happening? If so, how would we do it?

    Welcome, Intrigues! This is a topic and question we all ask or at least think about at some point in our lives. The truth is bad events are going to happen, but setting a perspective on those events are what is important, right? Well, listen in and find out what the phools think about this...

  2. Deep Thinking: What is reality?

    Is this really reality, Intrigues? As far as we know it anyway, yes. We all ask this question and in this episode the phools discuss it. Surprisingly, there isn't really a rabbit hole to navigate....or is there? Guess you'll have to listen to find out. FB: PHilosophical pHools X: pHilosophical...

  3. Episode 50: Easy Conversation: Do memories still exist if you forget them?

    It's our 50th episode intrigues!! and thank goodness it's a fun topic and conversation. Some would say this is a high mind question, but it's a crazy thought to think about. Follow the phools as they talk through the idea, and scientific method of answering this question. FB: PHilosophical pHools...

  4. Happiness: Is happiness universal or matter of perspective?

    So Intrigues, time to think. Have you ever thought about happiness and whether there are certain things that could only bring you happiness that may not do the same for some one else? Well listen in and see what the phools thing about the emotion of happiness. FB: PHilosophical pHools X:...

  5. Love: Can some relationships be better than others?

    Questions about love are usually pretty simple to answer, but the phools add the difficult and complex parts of love and relationships. They also cover what types of relationships there are and that you can have multiple different ones at one time. Listen and see if you might get some good…

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  6. Political: What responsibilities does a government have to it's constituents?

    Buckle in Intrigues, this is a long one. The phools always go all over the place with the political topics and this one does not disappoint. Listen and find out the generic responsibilities of the government and how different types of government can differ as far as those responsibilities go. FB:...

  7. Religion: Why does faith matter?

    Intrigues, this is a discussion about faith. We always place faith in the religious aspect, however, the phools talk about faith as what it is and not only in a religious setting. Listen in and gather some other perspectives about faith. And just go with the flow through the rabbit holes,...

  8. Easy Conversation: Do trees feel pain?

    Have you ever wondered if a tree or plant feels pain? Well, Intrigues, so have the phools. This episode covers the ideas of trees and plants ability to feel pain and if it would be detectable. Listen in and see what kind of scientific evidence there is to explain if plant life feel pains. FB:...

  9. Logic and the Universe: Is there a such thing as perfection?

    Alright intrigues....think of anything you believe to be perfect and tune in to the phools, as they discuss whether or not there is even a such thing as perfection. Follow along as they discuss perfect imperfections, perfect ideas, perceptions of perfection, and songs that include the word…

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  10. Deep Thinking: What gives life meaning?

    In this episode the phools take on one of the most discussed philosophical questions since the beginning of time, What gives life meaning? There are a couple of perceptions, so listen in and come up with your own answer to this question. as always sent topics, questions, rants or whatever you…

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  11. Will and Humanity: Do humans need good to exist?

    As always the phools have another episode to discuss that goes down a rabbit hole. If you want to hear things about humans and goodness this is the right place, as well as a curiosity about consuming insects....how do these two things relate? you ask. Listen in and find out how the phools…

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  12. Deep Thinking: What are the limits of science?

    The phools discuss science in this episode, and the limitations that are set by nature and by man. Have you ever really thought to yourself about science and how we've come so far and where is the end? Listen in and see what the phools think about science and its limits. send topics, questions,...

  13. Easy Conversation: Are insects conscience of life?

    Are you ready Intrigues? Under the topic of easy conversation, the phools make it a little uneasy by the path they travel down. Hold on as you ride the rollercoaster as the cart goes off the rails on this bumpy twisty topic, that no one could see coming. Listen in and see if you learn something…

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  14. Love: Is there a difference between love and lust?

    The phools have mentioned this in previous episodes, however this episode is dedicated to the topic of love and lust and how these emotions, or ideas are intertwined with each other. Listen in and see if the phools help to unblur the lines or make it more convoluted. send topics, questions…

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  15. Will and Humanity: What is beauty?

    Hello, Intrigues! In this episode the phools discuss the idea of beauty and the complexity of how different beauty can be to an individual. They also discuss things that are seen as beautiful by collective opinions. Tune in and ponder on what beauty is to you. As always send your topics, rants,...

  16. Human Rights: If someone commits murder, do they still have the right to life?

    Welcome back Intrigues, are you ready for this episode about human rights, and convicted murderers? Well, that's what the phools are discussing here, thank goodness they have already covered the universal code of human rights because it came back to help them with this discussion. Listen in and…

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  17. Morals and Ethics: Is dishonesty always wrong?

    Enter the world of phools once again for a moral and ethical episode. This episode dives into the discussion of honesty and if being dishonest is always wrong. I believe that we have all had moments of lying to someone, or hiding something with good intentions, but do you allow yourself to accept...

  18. Logic and the Universe: Are there different levels of existence?

    Have you ever thought to yourself about existence and how many different levels or types there are? Well neither had the phools until this question was presented. Believe it or not there are, but you have to listen to find out what they are and the research behind it. Listen in Intrigues and...

  19. Easy Conversation: Are twins unique?

    This is the first question under this topic for the phools and it really is an easy conversation. This episode is filled with actual scientific evidence and explanations, some already known and some new. Listen in for a fun and fancy free episode. Send comments, topics, questions, rants, or...

  20. T.V. Talk 5

    Hey Intrigues, Liz is back with the t.v. talk. It's been a while but she compiled a list from her watch the past few weeks and is ready to present it to the world. Many genres are covered as well as new and old movies and shows. Listen in and find out if there is something you would like to watch...

  21. Death: Does good death exist?

    Welcome back Intrigues, it's the topic of death again. Ever really thought about if death could actually be good and what a good death would be? Listen in and see what the phools have to say about death and whether or not a good one exists. send topics, questions, comments, rants, or whatever you...

  22. Will and Humanity: At what age are children held accountable for their actions? And how do we determine it?

    This episode deals with a topic that the phools don't really have first hand experience in as none of them are parents. However, they discuss the question from an out side point of view having watched many others with children, have babysat, and from hypothetical scenarios, if they did have kids....

  23. Religion: Is God's existence dependent on our belief in him?

    Here we go again Intrigues, religion is the topic and you know the phools always run off the rails with this topic. With this particular question, the phools go into a general discussion about existence and the universe and give some good leads for you do your own research. Listen in and see what...

  24. Happiness: Is it necessary to pursue happiness?

    It's another emotion episode Intrigues. The phools discuss whether it is a good or bad idea to pursue happiness or if it's necessary. Listen in to find out what the phools think about pursuing happiness. send questions, comments, topics, or rants to [email protected] follow on twitter-...

  25. Epistemology: Is there an end to knowledge?

    In this episode the phools discuss whether there is an end knowledge. The phools not only talk about the question, but give an example in the form a sort of rabbit hole, that knowledge can continue for as long as you seek it. Listen in and see what the phools say about knowledge and the end of…

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  26. Happiness: Is it always best to seek out pleasure over avoiding pain?

    Ok Intrigues, this episode is about pleasure and pain. The phools have a little lesson in the philosophical sense of the relation between pleasure and pain and whether we should avoid pain by only seeking pleasure. They also discuss how these two feelings are hardwired as well the affect our...

  27. Political: Is socialism fair?

    It's another political topic for the phools. This one is about a specific government outside of our country, however you hear many people saying that we should be more like a socialist country. The phools discuss what this type of governing system is and how it could effect our lively-hood as…

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  28. Love: Does love last forever?

    This subject likes to escape the phools, however it didn't for this episode. When it comes to emotion subjects, it's hard for the phools not to get emotional. Listen in and find out what which of the phools believes that loves is forever. send topics, questions, comments, rants to...

  29. Political: Are freedom and liberty the same thing?

    It's the 25th episode! Celebrate with the phools and listen in. The phools always have fun with the political subjects. They always find crazy rabbit holes and have to weave their way back to conversation. This subject is more informational as far as how these two words are different and how...

  30. Religion: Is there a higher power?

    This episode covers a well discussed subject that the phools find themselves debating with each other on multiple occasions. There's not really an answer, but more about understanding others views on the subject. Listen in and find out what rabbit hole gets jumped into in relation to this subject...

  31. T.V. Talk 4

    Your phools host Liz is solo in this segment of the phools universe, T.V. talk. Doing this segment helps deter her from unleashing her watching reviews on our philosophical topics as well as give a space to delve into anything that may be mentioned in those podcasts. This episode includes the...

  32. Human Rights: Are human rights and entitlements the same thing?

    In this episode the phools discuss whether or not human rights and entitlements are the same. They discuss the differences between the two as well as how the are linked. The phools also talk about examples of people who believe they are entitled and how some places don't in act basic human…

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  33. T.V. Talk episode 3

    This is the next installment from one of your phools, Liz. This episode has some opinions on new specials and shows as well as what to look forward to in the next episode....surprisingly she didn't watch too much this past week.... send your shows, questions, comments or of course rants to...

  34. Logic and the Universe: What are Numbers?

    Ever really think about what numbers are? Neither have the phools. Apparently, this question has been being discussed in philosophy for a really long time. Listen in and see how feel or think about numbers at the end of the episode. Warning: your head may start to hurt. Send your questions…

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  35. T.V. Talk episode 2

    Liz is a solo phool on her T.V. talk episodes and this week there is talk about M3GAN, murder documentary, and new shows that have been released on some popular platforms. Listen and find out if you want to watch anything that she has watched, or maybe you already have. send topics, question,...

  36. Logic and the Universe: Does sound exist without hearing?

    In this episode the phools have fun discussing sound and hearing. The technical explanation satisfies the phools but one phool includes a second question that sends them on an adventure following the white hare as usual. Listen in and have fun with this episode. Send your topics, question,...

  37. T.V. Talk: week one

    This a new phoolish solo segment brought to you by our phools host, Liz. T.V. Talk is simply just that! Liz is going to tell you about some of the shows and movies she watches (since she's always bringing them up in the regular podcast) and try not to spoil anything for you. It's simply a watch...

  38. Deep Thinking: What is the meaning of life?

    We have all the question what is the meaning to life? Well in this episode the phools discuss and answer this question from their perspectives. There are a few rabbit holes that happen along the way and you know the phools can't help but to got down them.....they also know how to get back out…

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  39. Epistemology: What is the basis of our confidence in claims made by other people?

    This episode is all about confidence and how other people's opinions can affect it. As usual the fools go down some rabbit holes and some how manage to get back to the surface topic. The discussion includes personal experiences and how someone's reputation can be interpreted. If you've ever…

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  40. Epistemology: What is intuition?

    In this episodes the fools talk about intuition and what it real is. Is it subconscious, a feeling, a thought? Listen in and enter the world of fools discussing intuition and what it is and how we interpret it. [email protected]

  41. Love: Is there a such thing as true love? If yes, where does it come from?

    The fools Valentine's special! In this episode the fools talk about true love and whether it's real or fairytale. Listen in and find out if there is a softer side to these fools. [email protected]

  42. Ethics or Morals: Is slavery ever ethically defensible?

    The fools are back after a little set back....you know life. In this episode the fools talk about slavery and if there is really an ethical explanation. They provide a history of slavery starting almost to the beginning of civilization and how it impacted society. This episode doesn't really go...

  43. Death: Should you prolong life at any cost?

    In this episode the fools discuss whether or not it is a good idea to try to prolong life or if we've already prolonged it far enough. Listen in and then think to yourself about this question.

  44. Human Rights: Has modern technology make us more or less human?

    This episode has the fools discussing modern technology and whether or not we behave more or less human because of it. There is a trigger warning in this episode considering religion....remember these are fools and they do not censor their thoughts or opinions. Listen in and hear what they have…

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  45. Deep Thinking: Is fair the same for everyone? Who determines whether or not something is fair?

    The fools discuss fairness and how we decide what is fair. Is there a level that everyone follows or is it merely perception? Listen in and hear what the fools have to say is or isn't fair.

  46. Happiness: Does someone else's happiness affect your own? Will and Humanity: Is there anything wrong with being selfish?

    In this episode the fools take on two topics discussing happiness and will and humanity. They tackle the question dealing with others being happy and tie it into selfishness. Listen in a find out how these topics relate.

  47. Bonus episode: Christmas special

    This episode is not discussion based, and is more informative and filled with fun facts about the holiday season. Listen in and have a wonderful holiday from the fools and Philosophical Phools

  48. Religion: Are miracles real?

    The fools discuss what miracles are and what they relate to. Are miracles just unexplained phenomenon or coincidence? Listen in and find out what the fools think and how they explain miracles.

  49. Human Rights: Are human rights actually universal?

    Human rights always leads to long discussions and it sure did for the fools. They only begin to scratch the surface of the mulit-tangible web that this topic is attached to. Listen in and see what the fools discovered that changed their viewpoints on some situations and how they will continue to...

  50. Logic and the Universe: What time is it really?

    The fools discuss the reality of time in connection with exact location as well as our perception of past, present, and future. Is time absolute, or perception based? Listen up and find out what we have to say about time and what rabbit hole we jump down this episode....follow the white rabbit.

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In this episode the fools take on the age old question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" There are some interesting twists and turns as we try to come to a conclusion on a way to cope when it seems like life just beats down on us.

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