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Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from the world’s leading thinkers. We host weekly episodes on today’s biggest ideas in news, society, culture, politics, science and arts. Subscribe today to never miss an episode.
In this episode, renowned philosopher Peter van Inwagen delves into the perplexing concept of 'nothing,' exploring its profound implications in metaphysics, existence, and human thought.
Is free will an illusion? Neuroscientist Patrick Haggard, Templeton Prize winning physicist George Ellis, and philosopher of mind and action Jennifer Hornsby consider where choice begins and chance ends.
Philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith discusses the gradual evolution of consciousness through animal life, using octopuses to illuminate the mysteries of the mind and the limits of physicalist explanations.
Philosophers and writers Iain McGilchrist, Beatrix Campbell, and Simon Blackburn explore the limits of logic and why we need to open the doors to irrationality as a society.
Join award-winning neuroscientist Antonio Demasio as he argues that consciousness begins in the body, not the brain, challenging Descartes' legacy and offering a radical new theory of feeling, thought, and self.
A discussion on the meaning and importance of beauty with Nietzschean philosopher Babette Babich, mathematician Paul Ernest, Professor of English and World Literatures Ankhi Mukherjee, and journalist and best-selling author Sarah Wilson.
Join leading thinkers as they debate whether our core values—like justice, truth, and equality—can still unite us, or if it's time to forge a new foundation for a divided world.
A discussion on whether life should have purpose with Nietzschean philosopher Babette Babich, clinical psychologist Frank Tallis, existentialist philosopher Jonathan Webber, and linguist philosopher Sandra Laugier.
Philosopher Babette Babich explores Nietzsche’s Birth of Tragedy, the allure of suffering, and the perils of living in a world where technology may outthink us.
Tune in to hear our three guests - philosopher James Tartaglia, film-maker Myriam François, and writer Freya India - discuss fun from a philosophical and political perspective: just how important is it?
In this podcast, Dr. Abby Innes explores the surprising parallels between neoliberalism and the Soviet Union, arguing that both are driven by a flawed utopianism.
Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from the world’s leading thinkers. We host weekly episodes on today’s biggest ideas in news, society, culture, politics, science and arts. Subscribe today to never miss an episode.
