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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