Thomas Nail
Author of The Philosophy of Movement, synthesizing years of work on motion as a primary force in human and natural history.
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Jan 31, 2026 • 60min
Education is Moving in Radical Ways - A Conversation with Prof. Thomas Nail
Thomas Nail, philosopher known for a philosophy of movement and migration studies. He traces migration to a broader theory of movement, interrogates Western stasis-minded thinking from Aristotle onward, and explores cosmogonies that start with chaos. They discuss how movement reframes education, attention, outdoor learning, metastability, and alternatives to classroom order.
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Nov 4, 2024 • 1h 10min
'The Philosophy of Movement: An Introduction' with Thomas Nail
Thomas Nail, author of The Philosophy of Movement, delves into the significance of motion as a fundamental force in human history. He critiques Western thought's bias towards stasis, exploring how this affects identity and politics today. The discussion sheds light on indeterminacy in both philosophy and quantum physics, stressing the interconnectedness of existence. Additionally, Nail highlights the role of migration as a historical driver of societal change, urging a rethink of citizenship in our fast-moving world.
