In this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast, Alexis interviews philosophy professor Dr. Kaz Bland on the topic of gender. The conversation covers a broad range of foundational questions of the discipline of gender studies including the nature of gender, the nature of biological sex, how these two concepts are related, and what it means to be a man or woman in our society.
Whether you haven’t thought too much about gender or have read the complete works of Judith Butler, we think you will find this episode interesting.
*Content warning: this episode contains some discussion of gendered violence.
In this episode of The Philosophy Society Podcast, Kate chats with Paydirt journalist Fraser Palamara about the current ESG landscape. Environmental, social and governance practices are a driving force in the corporate sector, pushed by investor and consumer demand for sustainability. But ESG industries are rife with greenwashing and limited regulation. So how much good are the companies touting ESG really doing?
Praised as “the hottest thinker in the world right now“ and a “superhero of the mind“, Lebanese-American intellect Nassim Nicholas Taleb is well worth reading. He studied maths, applied his skills to the share market and now, financially stable, is free to feed his hungry mind. But in what sense can he be thought of as a philosopher? This is the central question that Lewis and I try to answer in this episode.
Simone De Beauvoir is an important, and often downplayed, member of the philosophical tradition. She made several key contributions to feminism, existentialism and phenomenology. Engaged in an ongoing romantic relationship with another famous philosopher, Jean-Paul Sartre, she always thought of her work as an appendix to his. Her view could not be further from the truth. In this episode, Clancy and I try to bring into light some of De Beauvoir’s major insights and give you a sense of why she is a philosopher that requires attention.
Is there a taboo surrounding the discussion of religion as a topic within modern social discourse, and if so, why is that the case?
Daniel discusses this topic with his guest Eroll, a Catholic seminarian.
In this episode of The Philosophy Society Podcast Hannah and Tim answer the questions asked by our listeners. This led to diverse conversation including but not limited to: the difference between animals and humans, antinatalism, the purpose of philosophy, the meaning of life and the most enjoyable undergraduate philosophy units. Tune in and enjoy!
Should philosophy play a big role in the education system? In this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast, Kate Purnell and Linc Murray discuss the Community of Inquiry method, how it is used to sharpen students' critical thinking skills and why boosting access to philosophy is so important.
What is going on when we use language? What is the connection between the name of something and the thing? What can we learn about the world and about our minds from language?
Are all our actions predetermined? What does ethical distribution in society look like? What does science fiction have to say on the topic? Or eastern religion?
In this episode of the podcast, Daniel and Hannah discuss a range of topics regarding fairness and free will. Listen in to find out more.
The conversation in this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast focusses on the relationship between film and society. Boa and Tim discuss the limits of scientific materialism, why it is that we come to hold the beliefs that we do, the way film and television shows have changed over time and some of the lessons that they have learnt from the films they have watched.
In this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast Tim calls on the work of Martin Heidegger to challenge the subject/object division and comment on environmental and sexual ethics. He argues that in many respects we’ve forgotten how to have relationships with each other, with literary works, with the environment and the world at large. Tune in if you are interested (and as a human being, you should be) in the way that we perceive and interact with the world.
In this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast Tim talks with Josef Czeschka and Jamie Dehouck about the ethics of voluntourism. What is it? Does it lead to more harm than good? What can we do for those in need? Tune in to find out.
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Pour a glass of wine and get the cheese ready because episode nine of the Philosophy Society Podcast has that sort of vibe. Soren Pidgeon - an aspiring photographer - is also a gifted story-teller. He talks to Tim about the stories behind some of his photos, the skills needed as a photographer and they also discuss life more generally.
In episode eight of the Philosophy Society Podcast Tim talks with Doctor Chris Letheby. Chris is a professor at UWA whose research specialises in the philosophy of psychedelics. They discuss the limit of analytical frameworks in understanding psychedelics, how to interpret psychedelic experiences, whether psychedelic or sober consciousness should have epistemic privileges, the role of philosophy and its’ relation to science, what knowledge can be gained from psychedelic experiences, the nature of the self, the possibility of time-travel and a plethora of other topics.
On this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast Tim talks with clinical psychologist and PHD candidate James Clarke. They cover a plethora of issues that clearly outline the important intersection between psychology and philosophy. These include but are not limited to: the concept of the self and no-self, the role of philosophy in psychological practice, when philosophical questioning goes too far, understanding the conscious experiences of others, displaying empathy and sympathy and the importance of the free-will vs determinism debate in our human psychology.
In this episode Tim reviews the Platonic conception of justice and action in the city and in the soul. He then draws an analogy to a musical concert. At a concert many instruments are synthesised, harmonised across a period of time and then drawn together with the crowd and lighting. Perhaps this could be analogous to our lives? We often find ourselves divided into competing desires and responsibilities. Tim suggests that in these cases we can harmonise the parts of ourselves into one and synthesise ourselves with society.
In this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast Tim talks to Daniel Defendi about some of the most pressing issues we face today. These include: freedom of speech, the impact of social media, when and how we should listen to authority figures and the need to balance technological development with wisdom. Dan also has an inspiring message: live with conviction. Yes these issues are complex and the outcomes of our beliefs and actions are uncertain. Yet we can and must still live with conviction. To find out how, tune in now.
What is the role of hedonistic philosophy, multiculturalism, neuroplasticity and goal-setting in ensuring mental and social health? On this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast Angel and Tim begin exploring these crucial questions. We live in a world defined by changing norms and understanding the clash of cultures is crucial so people can navigate through their lives today.
On this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast we hear from aspiring mathematician Nick Hodgskin. Tim and Nick discuss artificial intelligence, how we learn mathematics, whether negative and unreal numbers exist and how science works in tandem with maths to solve issues in the world. Many people don’t understand how mathematics can be a tool for navigating the world. This is a podcast those people must listen to.