Philosophy? WTF??

EXPLORE

Society & Culture

Health & Fitness

© 2024 PodJoint

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts116/v4/79/90/22/799022a1-9f35-c79b-c0f8-bf41ed99d8b4/mza_8194462018174220871.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Philosophy? WTF??

Danny O'Donnell & Dr. Michael Alsford

100 episodes

3 months ago

What is Philosophy? Why should we bother with it? Sit down with Danny and Dr. Mike in the comfort of their local pub, as they grapple with the big ideas in a unique and accessible way! Dive into our archive of earlier episodes here: https://castbox.fm/channel/id3766780?country=gb Send us an email: philosophywtf@gmail.com Check out our article about the podcast here! Get into Mike and Danny's heads for free! https://blog.apaonline.org/2018/10/03/the-philosophy-wtf-podcast-philosophy-outside-academia/Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/5eyc2bpvTwitter/X: @PhilosophyWtfBuy us a coffee: https://tinyurl.com/32sv2yz2

Show more...

Society & Culture

All content for Philosophy? WTF?? is the property of Danny O'Donnell & Dr. Michael Alsford and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

What is Philosophy? Why should we bother with it? Sit down with Danny and Dr. Mike in the comfort of their local pub, as they grapple with the big ideas in a unique and accessible way! Dive into our archive of earlier episodes here: https://castbox.fm/channel/id3766780?country=gb Send us an email: philosophywtf@gmail.com Check out our article about the podcast here! Get into Mike and Danny's heads for free! https://blog.apaonline.org/2018/10/03/the-philosophy-wtf-podcast-philosophy-outside-academia/Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/5eyc2bpvTwitter/X: @PhilosophyWtfBuy us a coffee: https://tinyurl.com/32sv2yz2

Show more...

Society & Culture

Episodes (20/100)

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 218: Age and Ageing Part 5

Age and Ageing Part 5

1 year ago

31 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 217: Age and Ageing Part 4

Age and Ageing Part 4

1 year ago

20 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 216: Age and Aging Part 3

Age and Aging Part 3

1 year ago

20 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 215: Age and Ageing Part 2

Age and Ageing Part 2

1 year ago

19 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 214: Age and Aging Part One

In youthful spirits, the fresh faced Danny and Dr. Mike take a look at what it's like to get old and mine all the philosophical chat they can from it.

1 year ago

22 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 213: Freewill and Determinism Final Episode

In this final episode of the series, Danny and Mike explore the idea that human being can be reduced to their DNA. Does your genetic make up determine how your life unfolds and the choices you make. Plus, should we develop a method to control our impulses and even develop a 'code' in which to follow. Thus, everything has been covered completely in this series! Nothing has been left out! Oh, and listen out for a quick section of what might have been overlooked.

1 year ago

24 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 212: Free Will and Determinism Part 4

Yes, we're back for another round of Free will and determinism! Remember you chose to tune in and hear the latest from Danny and Mike as they get deeper into the limits of of freedom and free speech. Or did you? Join us and remember you can say what you like about the podcast - as long as its good!

1 year ago

22 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 211: Freewill and Determinism Part 3

Are you really free to eat anything you like for breakfast? Even turkey? Maybe, How about wear any clothes you want? Even slippers outside? Could be. But what about having children and keeping them? Is there really an option not to procreate and not to keep a child you produce? Is evolutionary biology controlling us to maintain the human species above your immediate desires? Tune in to find out!

1 year ago

25 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 210: Freewill and Determinism Part 2

See, we knew you would be back! This time Danny and Dr. Mike consider whether or not they are truly 'good' people or perhaps 'bad' without knowing it? If morality changes as time moves on, can you be 'good' one moment and 'bad' the next because the world has changed its mind on what is moral? You should tune in this time as our moral, upright podcasters honestly give their take on ethical thought because next time they could considered nasty pieces of work!

1 year ago

24 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 209: Freewill and Determinism Part 1

You were always going to end up here, why fight it? Come and join Danny and Dr, Mike from your own free will, as they discuss, from their own free will, er... free will. Are we truly completely free or are we determined in our actions through social, psychological or political forces? Tune in and find out!

1 year ago

17 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 208: Existentialism Final Part

Where do you live? In the real world or online? Danny and Dr. Mike finish off their existentialism chat with a discussion about the way we have recorded our lives and how we present ourselves online. Also, a rigorous talk on what Dr. Jakyll gets up to when his fiancé is 'taking the waters in Bath'.

1 year ago

19 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 207: Existentialism Part 8

This week, Dr. Mike whisks Danny of into the mists of time and recalls his days as Earth's first line of defense against Alien invasion! You heard correctly, Mike once was part of a crack team of first responders who were engaged in monitoring the night skies for suspicious flying objects and scouring the countryside for extraterrestrial vehicles etc. That's right! They did all these amazing things and still made sure they were home in time for tea!

1 year ago

18 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 206: Existentialism Part 7

It's a new year and everyone is feeling optimistic and about the year ahead! Everyone except for Dr. Mike and Danny who return with more of their chat on the dark side of existentialism. Come join them as they talk Sisyphean ordeals, Star Trek and being 'Beach Ready'.

1 year ago

18 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 205: Philosophy? WTF?? 2023 Christmas Special!

So here it is the 2023 WTF?? Christmas Special!

1 year ago

58 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 204: Existentialism Part 6

Welcome back for another round of Existentialism talk with Danny and Dr. Mike. Listen as they continue to look for answers in the structures and traditions of life. Listen out and see if you can find order and rules in their chat about Kafka's Trial!

1 year ago

24 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 203: Existentialism Part 5

Yes dear listener, we have returned to continue our exploration of Existentialism. This time we focus on the depths of despair as we look at the absurdness of existence! Danny and Dr. Mike will take you through the darkness and look for any signs of meaning along the way. Strap in and think positive thoughts!

1 year ago

22 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 202: Existentialism Part Four

To not make a choice is still a choice have some good faith and tune into the final part of Danny and Dr Mike's Existentialism discussion! They chat about the return of philosophy to schools and the importance of critical thinking in our world where the answer to all questions is most certainly 42!

1 year ago

17 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 201: Existentialism Part Three

Once again you have made the correct choice! This week in their continuing chat on Existentialism, Danny and Dr. Mike turn to Kierkegaard and the different stages of life. Are you still in the throes of hedonism, or have you reached the stage in which you want to give something back? Find some meaning in your life by listening to the duo examine these stages and then they turn once again to the movies and Kurosawa and has given so much philosophical advice in the past! Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/5eyc2bpvTwitter/X: @PhilosophyWtfBuy us a coffee: https://tinyurl.com/32sv2yz2

2 years ago

22 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 200: Existentialism Part Two

This week Danny and Dr. Mike find themselves on the stage of life continuing their discussion on Existentialism by asking are we more than just decision makers? Do we bring more to the table then just our ability to make a decision? Listen while stroking your chin in wonder as the pair present the despair of choice in our current world on inauthentic news and misinformation.Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/5eyc2bpvTwitter/X: @PhilosophyWtfBuy us a coffee: https://tinyurl.com/32sv2yz2

2 years ago

24 minutes

Philosophy? WTF??

Episode 199: Existentialism Part One

Congratulations! You have chosen wisely to listen to this podcast! This week Danny and Dr. Mike tackle Existentialism. Stroke your beards, adjust your berets and light up your Gauloises as you listen to the truth seeking pair as they steer their way through the nihilism of our current world. Hold on tightly and in good faith as they bravely throw themselves into the void of our foundationless world and order coffee and pain-au-chocolat! Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/5eyc2bpvTwitter/X: @PhilosophyWtfBuy us a coffee: https://tinyurl.com/32sv2yz2

2 years ago

32 minutes