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Oct 31, 2015 • 12min

Joshua Greene on the Construction of Thought

We take for granted the fact that we can combine concepts to give new thoughts, and understand the thoughts too. How do we do that? Joshua D. Greene discusses this question in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.
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Oct 13, 2015 • 18min

Graham Priest on Buddhism and Philosophy

What is the nature of the self? What is reality? How should we live? These are fundamental philosophical questions. Graham Priest discusses how such questions have been discussed in the Buddhist tradition for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.
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Sep 27, 2015 • 20min

Jesse Prinz on Is Everything Socially Constructed?

To what degree is reality something created by us? Jesse Prinz explores this fascinating question in conversation with Nigel Warburton. 
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Sep 13, 2015 • 24min

Massimo Pigliucci on the Demarcation Problem

How can you tell science from non-science? Karl Popper argued that the falsifiability of a hypothesis is the mark of science. Massimo Pigliucci is not so sure about that.     
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Sep 1, 2015 • 13min

David Owens on Duty

What is a duty and what sort of obligation does it put us on? David Owens explores the nature of duty in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. If you enjoy Philosophy Bites, please consider supporting us via Patreon.
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Aug 19, 2015 • 17min

Kimberley Brownlee on Social Deprivation

We are a highly social species: we need human contact. But do we have a right to it? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Kimberley Brownlee suggests that this is an ingredient in a minimally decent human life...
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Aug 1, 2015 • 25min

Shelly Kagan on Speciesism

The philosopher Peter Singer is famous for his attack on speciesism, the alleged prejudice that many exhibit in favour of human interests when compared with the interests of other animals. Here Shelly Kagan outlines Singer's position and takes issue with it. In the process he makes some interesting points about prejudices in general.
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Jul 22, 2015 • 22min

Susan James on Foucault and Knowledge

In this engaging discussion, Susan James, an expert on Michel Foucault's philosophical contributions, dives into the intricacies of knowledge within Foucault's work. She unpacks Foucault's unique perspectives on punishment and the evolution of social discipline, examining how power shapes individual identities. The conversation also highlights Foucault's genealogical approach, shedding light on the historical context of knowledge and its influence on contemporary philosophy. Expect insights that challenge conventional ideas about power and knowledge!
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Jul 6, 2015 • 21min

Larry Temkin on Transitivity

How do you choose which course of action is best? It seems reasonable that if A is better than B, and B is better than C, A must be better than C. But is it? Larry Temkin challenges this idea, known as the axiom of transitivity.
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Jun 21, 2015 • 14min

William B. Irvine on Living Stoically

William B. Irvine, a modern-day Stoic, discusses the relevance of Stoicism today. Topics include the origins of Stoicism, famous Stoics throughout history, managing grief, embracing positivity, and the goal and strategy of attaining tranquility through Stoicism.

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