Anthony O’Hear

In this engaging discussion, Anthony O’Hear, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Buckingham, Anthony Grayling from Birkbeck College, and Caroline Warman, Fellow of Jesus College, Oxford, explore the evolution of materialism from ancient Greece to modern science. They tackle its impact on religion and free will, delve into atomism through Epicurus and Lucretius, and dissect the philosophical tensions with Christianity. The conversation highlights materialism's influence on contemporary thought and its relationship with atheism, consciousness, and the foundations of modern science.

In this engaging discussion, experts Anthony O'Hear, Nancy Cartwright, and John Worrall delve into the revolutionary ideas of Karl Popper, a pivotal figure in 20th-century philosophy. They explore Popper's bold critiques of empiricism, emphasizing his theory of falsification that distinguishes genuine science from pseudoscience. The guests highlight his impact on both science and politics, from his defense of an 'open society' to influencing movements in Eastern Europe. Listeners will gain insights into how Popper's philosophies continue to resonate in contemporary debates.