Clare Carlisle
Philosopher and biographer of Søren Kierkegaard who explored philosophical perspectives on inward and outward selves, self-relation, and authenticity in relation to the episode's themes.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 57min
Double Lives
Clare Carlisle, philosopher of selfhood; Lawrence Scott, commentator on digital persona; Peter Parker, historian of queer life; Ashleigh Percival-Borleigh, military historian of wartime cover identities; Ruth Wilson, actress who uncovered her grandfather's secret lives. They trace wartime cover stories, hidden mid‑century families, online personas and theatrical performance. Short, sharp conversations on concealment, performance and divided lives.
Jan 15, 2026 • 1h
Ramana Maharshi in the West and Transcendence Revisited. A conversation with Clare Carlisle
Clare Carlisle, philosopher at King’s College London and author of Transcendence for Beginners, reflects on death, spiritual pilgrimage to Arunachala, Ramana Maharshi’s awakening, and why Western thinkers were drawn to Indian spirituality. Short, probing takes on mystical testimony, miracles, incarnation debates, Spinoza, and the risks of chasing ecstatic experience.
Oct 21, 2025 • 2min
Trailer: Series 11 of Reading Our Times
In this intriguing discussion, science writer Philip Ball delves into how life is more than just molecular interactions. Philosopher Clare Carlisle explores the mysterious facets of human existence, shedding light on transcendence. Theologian Gilbert Markus critiques both atheist and Christian fundamentalisms, highlighting the ironies within Christian theology. Together, they invite listeners to ponder the deeper questions surrounding life, reality, and human meaning.
