Philosophical Travels with Carl: Freedom in the Oregon Outback

Two old philosopher friends reunite for a camping trip in eastern Oregon's Outback and Nevada's Black Rock Desert. Each night they talk about their philosophical worldviews, usually around a sage- and juniper-fed campfire. Often soaring with whiskey (or marijuana), J.D. pushes his naturalistic philosophy, which he anchors in the Big Bang, and Carl counters with his Platonism. They are accompanied by J.D. 's dog Sadie and, later, they hook up with J.D. 's kayaking friends for a multi-day tri...