The UnMute Podcast

Briana Toole, an assistant professor of philosophy at Claremont McKenna College, dives deep into the intersection of objectivity, identity, and knowledge. She explains the significance of standpoint epistemology, arguing that marginalized voices are essential for true understanding. The conversation also touches on the evolution of language in discussing social issues and the importance of empowering youth through philosophical inquiry via her initiative, Corrupt the Youth. Toole emphasizes how public philosophy can cultivate critical thinking and empathy in education.

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Bence Nanay about polarization, temptation, the fragmented mind, films, and more.

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Sam Fleischacker about empathy, its political potential, Adam Smith, the opera, and more.

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Nathifa Greene about habits, character, why the revolution will be mundane, learning languages, and more.

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Alfred Archer about affective injustice, enforcing emotional norms, admirable figures, soccer, and so much more.

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Christian Miller about honesty, character, why we are not as good as we think we are, the writing practice, and so much more.

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Skye Cleary about romantic love, friendships, lessons from existentialism, martial arts, and more.

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Robert Talisse about the value of democracy, what it means to overdo democracy, what we should do instead, and so much more.

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher Michael Burroughs about child development, agency in children, holding children responsible, and so much more.

Myisha Cherry chats with philosopher John Torrey about reparations, public apologies, what kind of justice is needed for African Americans, and so much more.