Rebecca Lowe

Rebecca Lowe, an analytic moral and political philosopher at the Mercatus Center, shares her insights on Solvej Balle’s philosophical novel, On the Calculation of Volume. They dive into the fascinating concept of the container theory of time, exploring how characters experience time differently—some age while others are caught in loops. Rebecca discusses the influence of philosophical training on literature interpretation, thought experiments embedded in narratives, and the moral implications of temporal asymmetry in relationships. It's a thought-provoking conversation connecting philosophy and fiction.