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Brain in a Vat

The Edges of Philosophy: Good, Bad, and the Controversial | Travis Timmerman

Jun 2, 2024
01:13:19

What makes for good philosophy? How has philosophy impacted popular culture? Can sci-fi be good philosophy? And can we inspire philosophical inquiry despite not strictly adhering to rigorous philosophical methods?


[00:00] Introduction to Bad Philosophy


[00:51] The Repugnant Conclusion


[03:09] Criteria for Good Philosophy


[06:05] Examples of Good Philosophy


[06:26] Defining Bad Philosophy


[07:29] Critique of Continental Philosophy


[18:17] Philosophical Fiction and Pop Culture


[30:36] The Value of Teaching Philosophy


[34:03] Teaching Philosophy: Balancing Quality and Diversity


[39:35] Science Fiction and Philosophy


40:16 The Role of Fiction in Philosophical Thought Experiments


[53:59] Controversial Philosophical Arguments


[01:10:31] Meta-Philosophy and Peer Disagreement


[01:12:25] Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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