Kwame Anthony Appiah

Kwame Anthony Appiah, Professor of Philosophy and Law at NYU and author of "The Lies That Bind," shares insights on navigating identity and ethics. He reflects on his experiences as an openly gay man in 1970s Cambridge, highlighting the cultural acceptance of the time. Appiah discusses the influence of philosopher Frank Ramsey on modern thought and expresses concerns about intellectual stagnation and societal divisions. His journey emphasizes the transformative power of philosophy in understanding ourselves and bridging divides.