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HTTP/2 302 x-request-id: fuhrinc5nl8nmjbufubhihyw access-control-allow-origin: * content-security-policy: default-src 'self';base-uri 'self';font-src 'self' https: data:;form-action 'self';frame-ancestors 'self';img-src 'self' data:;object-src 'none';script-src 'self';script-src-attr 'none';style-src 'self' https: 'unsafe-inline';upgrade-insecure-requests cross-origin-opener-policy: same-origin cross-origin-resource-policy: same-origin origin-agent-cluster: ?1 referrer-policy: no-referrer strict-transport-security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains x-content-type-options: nosniff x-dns-prefetch-control: off x-download-options: noopen x-frame-options: SAMEORIGIN x-permitted-cross-domain-policies: none x-xss-protection: 0 location: https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/18828/destinations/14010.xml vary: Accept content-type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 content-length: 79 date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:42:03 GMT HTTP/2 200 content-type: application/rss+xml; charset=utf-8 last-modified: Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:00:57 GMT content-encoding: gzip x-amz-server-side-encryption: AES256 x-amz-version-id: iyhrzWI4fFUT8YGvDvocadzq9n4NzV6n server: AmazonS3 date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:42:03 GMT etag: W/"4876960df92f8bc972e00b122d19efc7" vary: accept-encoding x-cache: Hit from cloudfront via: 1.1 f93f5bee6e7a19ce8854e491cbe39f86.cloudfront.net (CloudFront) x-amz-cf-pop: BOM78-P11 alt-svc: h3=":443"; ma=86400 x-amz-cf-id: DeHzP-1-P2ZjqFjEtgNN-fHQMmRfaCp9FyUfiCM6cPuZ1ZwIJc-eFQ== age: 36 vary: Origin Philosophy Bites Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:00:55 +0000 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:00:55 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 https://www.philosophybites.com en https://www.philosophybites.com https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/6/6/2/9/6629afb289ae5c80/philo_bites.jpg Philosophy Bites Edmonds and Warburton false Nigel Warburton nigelwarburton@aol.com episodic no Chike Jeffers on Africana Philosophy Chike Jeffers on Africana Philosophy Thu, 01 Jan 2026 18:57:00 +0000 David Edmonds talks to Chike Jeffers of Dalhousie University about Africana Philosophy.

This episode was supported by the Ideas Workshop, part of the Open Society Foundations.

]]> David Edmonds talks to Chike Jeffers of Dalhousie University about Africana Philosophy.

This episode was supported by the Ideas Workshop, part of the Open Society Foundations.

]]> 15:33 false full Angie Hobbs on Plato on Power Angie Hobbs on Plato on Power Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:06:00 +0000 23:50 false full Samuel Scheffler on Grief and Time Samuel Scheffler on Grief and Time Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:22:00 +0000 Grief is affected by the passage of time in a way that some attitudes and emotions aren't. Samuel Scheffler explores why this might be so in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Grief is affected by the passage of time in a way that some attitudes and emotions aren't. Samuel Scheffler explores why this might be so in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 21:02 false full Edouard Machery on Variations in Responses to Thought Experiments Edouard Machery on Variations in Responses to Thought Experiments Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:32:00 +0000 Philosophers who use thought experiments often believe their own intutions in response to them are unviersal. But that's not always so. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Edouard Machery discusses his research on this topic, and some of his surprising conclusions.

This episode was made in association with the Institute of Philosophy and supported by the Ideas Workshop which is part of the Open Society Foundations

]]> Philosophers who use thought experiments often believe their own intutions in response to them are unviersal. But that's not always so. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Edouard Machery discusses his research on this topic, and some of his surprising conclusions.

This episode was made in association with the Institute of Philosophy and supported by the Ideas Workshop which is part of the Open Society Foundations

]]> 21:36 false full Lewis Gordon on Frantz Fanon Lewis Gordon on Frantz Fanon Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:45:00 +0000 Frantz Fanon, who was born in Martinique, died aged 36. He nevertheless made very significant contributions to the discussion of racism and colonialism, influenced strongly by the existentialist tradition. In this episode of the Philosphy Bites podcast David Edmonds discusses Fanon, his ideas, his cultural background, and his impact, with Lewis Gordon, author of What Fanon Said.

]]> Frantz Fanon, who was born in Martinique, died aged 36. He nevertheless made very significant contributions to the discussion of racism and colonialism, influenced strongly by the existentialist tradition. In this episode of the Philosphy Bites podcast David Edmonds discusses Fanon, his ideas, his cultural background, and his impact, with Lewis Gordon, author of What Fanon Said.

]]> 23:11 false full David Edmonds on Peter Singer's Shallow Pond Thought Experiment David Edmonds on Peter Singer's Shallow Pond Thought Experiment Sun, 05 Oct 2025 09:36:00 +0000 In this interview of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews David Edmonds about Peter Singer's famous thought experient about what you would do if you saw a child at risk of drowning in a shallow pond, and what the moral implications of that. David has recently published a book about this thought experiment called Death in a Shallow Pond.

]]> In this interview of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews David Edmonds about Peter Singer's famous thought experient about what you would do if you saw a child at risk of drowning in a shallow pond, and what the moral implications of that. David has recently published a book about this thought experiment called Death in a Shallow Pond.

]]> 19:12 false full Carlos Alberto Sánchez on Mexican Philosophy Carlos Alberto Sánchez on Mexican Philosophy Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:22:00 +0000 What is distinctive about Mexican philosophy? How much is it linked to its geopolitical context? Carlos Alberto Sanchez, author of Blooming in the Ruins, a book about major themes in 20th century Mexican philosophy discusses this topic in conversation with David Edmonds.

This episode was supported by the Ideas Workshop, part of Open Society Foundations.

]]> What is distinctive about Mexican philosophy? How much is it linked to its geopolitical context? Carlos Alberto Sanchez, author of Blooming in the Ruins, a book about major themes in 20th century Mexican philosophy discusses this topic in conversation with David Edmonds.

This episode was supported by the Ideas Workshop, part of Open Society Foundations.

]]> 21:22 false full Ellie Robson on Mary Midgley on Animals Ellie Robson on Mary Midgley on Animals Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:05:00 +0000 Mary Midgley didn't begin publishing until she was 59 years old, but nevertheless made a significant impact and had a distinctive approach. In this episode of Philosophy Bites Ellie Robson discusses some of her key ideas about our relationship with other animals.

]]> Mary Midgley didn't begin publishing until she was 59 years old, but nevertheless made a significant impact and had a distinctive approach. In this episode of Philosophy Bites Ellie Robson discusses some of her key ideas about our relationship with other animals.

]]> 16:05 false full Sari Nusseibeh on Philosophy and Conflict Sari Nusseibeh on Philosophy and Conflict Sun, 17 Aug 2025 09:50:00 +0000 Many people think philosophical discucssion is a luxury in times of conflict, but the Palestinian philosopher Sari Nusseibeh is more optimistic. In this episode of Philosophy Bites, recorded in early 2025, he explains why.

]]> Many people think philosophical discucssion is a luxury in times of conflict, but the Palestinian philosopher Sari Nusseibeh is more optimistic. In this episode of Philosophy Bites, recorded in early 2025, he explains why.

]]> 24:23 false full Robert Talisse on Civic Solitude Robert Talisse on Civic Solitude Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:45:00 +0000 Democracy is about acting as a group, but, surprisingly, Robert Talisse argues that what it needs to function well is a degree of solitude for citizens. In-group and out-group dynamics mean that individuals become vulnerable to being pushed towards more extreme views than they would otherwise hold. There is, Talisse, maintains, a need to balance times of thinking together with times of thinking alone, at a distance from the fray.

]]> Democracy is about acting as a group, but, surprisingly, Robert Talisse argues that what it needs to function well is a degree of solitude for citizens. In-group and out-group dynamics mean that individuals become vulnerable to being pushed towards more extreme views than they would otherwise hold. There is, Talisse, maintains, a need to balance times of thinking together with times of thinking alone, at a distance from the fray.

]]> 17:42 false full Hanno Sauer on The World History of Morality Hanno Sauer on The World History of Morality Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:30:00 +0000 How did morality evolve? Why do different cultures have such a similar set of moral norms and values? Hanno Sauer gives an evolutionary story that explains the genealogy of morality through human co-operation.

]]> How did morality evolve? Why do different cultures have such a similar set of moral norms and values? Hanno Sauer gives an evolutionary story that explains the genealogy of morality through human co-operation.

]]> 24:33 false full Takeshi Morisato on Japanese Philosophy Takeshi Morisato on Japanese Philosophy Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:24:00 +0000 Most Western philosophers are deeply ignorant of Japanese philosophy. Takeshi Morisato who was brought up in Japan, and who has studied both continental and analytic Western traditions provides and introduction to some of the key strands in Japanese philosophy.

]]> Most Western philosophers are deeply ignorant of Japanese philosophy. Takeshi Morisato who was brought up in Japan, and who has studied both continental and analytic Western traditions provides and introduction to some of the key strands in Japanese philosophy.

]]> 18:05 false full Melissa Lane on Plato, Rule, and Office Melissa Lane on Plato, Rule, and Office Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:42:00 +0000

Melissa Lane, a classics scholar as well as a philosopher, discusses some key features of Plato's political philosophy and shows its continuing relevance.

]]> Melissa Lane, a classics scholar as well as a philosopher, discusses some key features of Plato's political philosophy and shows its continuing relevance.

]]> 15:04 false full Agnes Callard on Lessons from Socrates Agnes Callard on Lessons from Socrates Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:29:00 +0000 Does Socrates still have something to teach us? Agnes Callard thinks he has. Here she discusses the great Athenian and his continuing relevance with David Edmonds.

]]> Does Socrates still have something to teach us? Agnes Callard thinks he has. Here she discusses the great Athenian and his continuing relevance with David Edmonds.

]]> 22:14 false full Emily Herring on Henri Bergson Emily Herring on Henri Bergson Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Henri Bergson was once one of the most living famous philosophers. Now he is less well known. Emily Herring, his biographer, discusses this and some of his key ideas in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Nigel Warburton is the interviewer.

]]> Henri Bergson was once one of the most living famous philosophers. Now he is less well known. Emily Herring, his biographer, discusses this and some of his key ideas in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Nigel Warburton is the interviewer.

]]> 18:00 false full Lyndsey Stonebridge on the Life and Mind of Hannah Arendt Lyndsey Stonebridge on the Life and Mind of Hannah Arendt Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:02:00 +0000 For this episode in the Bio Bites strand of the Philosphy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews Lyndsey Stonebridge, author of a recent book about Hannah Arendt, We Are Free To Change the World, about how her thought was affected by her circumstances as an emigré fleeing Nazism.

]]> For this episode in the Bio Bites strand of the Philosphy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews Lyndsey Stonebridge, author of a recent book about Hannah Arendt, We Are Free To Change the World, about how her thought was affected by her circumstances as an emigré fleeing Nazism.

]]> 22:21 false full Ofra Magidor on Epistemicism and Moral Vagueness Ofra Magidor on Epistemicism and Moral Vagueness Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:15:00 +0000 Sometimes, there is vagueness about whether it is morally permissible (or even in some situations required) to perform a certain act—moral vagueness. What is the source of moral vagueness? Ofra Magidor discusses this topic with Nigel Warburton.

This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast has been made in association with Vagueness & Ethics, a research project funded by the European Commission (grant agreement number 101028625 — H2020-MSCA-IF-2020) and led by Miguel Dos Santos at Uppsala University. EU logo

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]]> Sometimes, there is vagueness about whether it is morally permissible (or even in some situations required) to perform a certain act—moral vagueness. What is the source of moral vagueness? Ofra Magidor discusses this topic with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 29:57 false full Robert Williams on Decision Making Under Indeterminacy Robert Williams on Decision Making Under Indeterminacy Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:38:00 +0000 How can we make decisions under conditions of indeterminacy? Robert Williams discusses this challenging issue with Nigel Warburton.

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]]> How can we make decisions under conditions of indeterminacy? Robert Williams discusses this challenging issue with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 16:25 false full Peter Godfrey Smith on Understanding Minds Peter Godfrey Smith on Understanding Minds Wed, 01 Jan 2025 19:40:00 +0000 Peter Godfrey Smith is famous for his work on understanding the minds of other animals, particularly octopuses. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses animal minds with Nigel Warburton.

]]> Peter Godfrey Smith is famous for his work on understanding the minds of other animals, particularly octopuses. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses animal minds with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 18:00 false full Richard Bourke on Hegel's Philosophy of History Richard Bourke on Hegel's Philosophy of History Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:51:00 +0000 Hegel is a notoriously difficult philosopher to understand. Here Richard Bourke gives a clear route through his key ideas about history and how it unfolds in conversation with Nigel Warburton.

]]> Hegel is a notoriously difficult philosopher to understand. Here Richard Bourke gives a clear route through his key ideas about history and how it unfolds in conversation with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 19:46 false full Jonathan Birch on the Edge of Sentience Jonathan Birch on the Edge of Sentience Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:03:00 +0000 Recent zoological research has shown us that a wide range of animals are likely to have sentience. We don't know for sure. There is sufficient evidence to think that it is likely that, for example, lobsters can feel pain. What should we do in the light of this? Jonathan Birch of the LSE, author of The Edge of Sentience, discusses this important question with Nigel Warburton.

]]> Recent zoological research has shown us that a wide range of animals are likely to have sentience. We don't know for sure. There is sufficient evidence to think that it is likely that, for example, lobsters can feel pain. What should we do in the light of this? Jonathan Birch of the LSE, author of The Edge of Sentience, discusses this important question with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 28:03 false full Cheryl Misak on Frank Ramsey's Life and Thought Cheryl Misak on Frank Ramsey's Life and Thought Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:37:00 +0000 The Cambridge philosopher Frank Ramsey died aged 26, but in a short brilliant life he made significant contributions to philosphy and economics. Here in the Bio Bites strand of Philosophy Bites David Edmonds discusses Ramsey's life and thought with his biographer Cheryl Misak.

]]> The Cambridge philosopher Frank Ramsey died aged 26, but in a short brilliant life he made significant contributions to philosphy and economics. Here in the Bio Bites strand of Philosophy Bites David Edmonds discusses Ramsey's life and thought with his biographer Cheryl Misak.

]]> 17:17 false full Elizabeth Harman on Moral Heroes Elizabeth Harman on Moral Heroes Sun, 04 Aug 2024 09:25:00 +0000 Moral heroes are usually thought of as people who go beyond what is obligatory. Elizabeth Harman discusses whether sometimes we ought to act as moral heroes. She is in conversation with David Edmonds for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Moral heroes are usually thought of as people who go beyond what is obligatory. Elizabeth Harman discusses whether sometimes we ought to act as moral heroes. She is in conversation with David Edmonds for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 14:50 false full Walter Sinnott Armstrong on AI and Morality Walter Sinnott Armstrong on AI and Morality Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:23:00 +0000 Can AI help us make difficult moral decisions? Walter Sinnott Armstrong explores this idea in conversation with David Edmonds in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Can AI help us make difficult moral decisions? Walter Sinnott Armstrong explores this idea in conversation with David Edmonds in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 13:58 false full David Edmonds on the Life and Philosophy of Derek Parfit David Edmonds on the Life and Philosophy of Derek Parfit Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:26:00 +0000 David Edmonds discusses the life and work of Derek Parfit who died in 2017 in this episode of the Bio Bites strand of Philosophy. David is the author of a recent biography of Parfit.

]]> David Edmonds discusses the life and work of Derek Parfit who died in 2017 in this episode of the Bio Bites strand of Philosophy. David is the author of a recent biography of Parfit.

]]> 20:32 false full Yascha Mounk on the Identity Trap Yascha Mounk on the Identity Trap Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:23:00 +0000 Yascha Mounk discusses some of the ways in which focussing on gender, racial, and sexual identities can distort political argument and be counterproductive for oppressed minorities.

]]> Yascha Mounk discusses some of the ways in which focussing on gender, racial, and sexual identities can distort political argument and be counterproductive for oppressed minorities.

]]> 30:52 false full Mark Rowe on J.L.Austin Mark Rowe on J.L.Austin Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:08:00 +0000 J.L.Austin was the best known exponent of what came to be known as Ordinary Language Philosophy. He was also a war hero. In this episode of the Bio Bites strand of the Philosophy Bites podcast David Edmonds discusses Austin's life and work with his biographer Mark Rowe.

]]> J.L.Austin was the best known exponent of what came to be known as Ordinary Language Philosophy. He was also a war hero. In this episode of the Bio Bites strand of the Philosophy Bites podcast David Edmonds discusses Austin's life and work with his biographer Mark Rowe.

]]> 22:58 false full James Klagge on Wittgenstein James Klagge on Wittgenstein Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:42:00 +0000 In this episode James Klagge discusses the life and times of Ludwig Wittgenstein with David Edmonds. This is part of our mini series on the biographies of philosophers, Bio Bites.

]]> In this episode James Klagge discusses the life and times of Ludwig Wittgenstein with David Edmonds. This is part of our mini series on the biographies of philosophers, Bio Bites.

]]> 20:50 false full David Chalmers on Technophiloosphy and the Extended Mind David Chalmers on Technophiloosphy and the Extended Mind Mon, 22 Jan 2024 07:19:00 +0000 18:28 false full Agnes Callard on Sex Agnes Callard on Sex Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:35:00 +0000 What happens when people have sexual desires for one another? Agnes Callard from the University of Chicago discusses sex, eroticism, and much more in conversation with Nigel Warburton.

Not surprisingly, this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast involves mention of sex.

]]> What happens when people have sexual desires for one another? Agnes Callard from the University of Chicago discusses sex, eroticism, and much more in conversation with Nigel Warburton.

Not surprisingly, this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast involves mention of sex.

]]> 17:18 true full Michael Lamb on Augustine on Hope Michael Lamb on Augustine on Hope Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:17:00 +0000 Augustine is usually described as a pessimist with a bleak view of human evil and corruption. Michael Lamb thinks that is a simplistic reading. Augustine has interesting things to say about hope as a virtue.

]]> Augustine is usually described as a pessimist with a bleak view of human evil and corruption. Michael Lamb thinks that is a simplistic reading. Augustine has interesting things to say about hope as a virtue.

]]> 19:06 false full Seth Lazar on Political Philosophy in the Age of AI Seth Lazar on Political Philosophy in the Age of AI Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:55:00 +0000 AI has changed our lives already and looks set to have a huge impact. How should we adapt our thinking about political philosophy in the light of this? The philosopher Seth Lazar explores this question in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> AI has changed our lives already and looks set to have a huge impact. How should we adapt our thinking about political philosophy in the light of this? The philosopher Seth Lazar explores this question in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 22:29 false full Hannah Dawson on Mary Wollstonecraft Hannah Dawson on Mary Wollstonecraft Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:54:00 +0000 In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews Hannah Dawson (editor of The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing) on Mary Wollstonecraft and her book A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792).

]]> In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews Hannah Dawson (editor of The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing) on Mary Wollstonecraft and her book A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792).

]]> 20:34 false full Scott Hershovitz on Law and Morality Scott Hershovitz on Law and Morality Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:32:00 +0000 What is the relationship between law and morality? How do they differ? Scott Hershovitz discusses these questions with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> What is the relationship between law and morality? How do they differ? Scott Hershovitz discusses these questions with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 26:34 false full Carissa Veliz on Digital Ethics Carissa Veliz on Digital Ethics Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:11:00 +0000 Digital ethics is a new field. But what is it, what is its scope? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Carissa Véliz, author of Privacy is Power and editor of The Oxford Handbook of Digital Ethics, discusses these topics with Nigel Warburton.

Philosophy Bites is brought to you by the team of David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton. We've been running since 2007.

]]> Digital ethics is a new field. But what is it, what is its scope? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Carissa Véliz, author of Privacy is Power and editor of The Oxford Handbook of Digital Ethics, discusses these topics with Nigel Warburton.

Philosophy Bites is brought to you by the team of David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton. We've been running since 2007.

]]> 23:17 false full Theron Pummer on the Rules of Rescue Theron Pummer on the Rules of Rescue Mon, 08 May 2023 09:41:00 +0000 You might not have an obligation to risk your life saving other people, but if you do, you should go for saving the greatest number. That's more or less what Theon Pummer believes. Listen to him discussing the morality of rescue with David Edmonds in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast

]]> You might not have an obligation to risk your life saving other people, but if you do, you should go for saving the greatest number. That's more or less what Theon Pummer believes. Listen to him discussing the morality of rescue with David Edmonds in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast

]]> 23:00 false full William MacAskill on Longtermism William MacAskill on Longtermism Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:58:00 +0000 In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast David Edmonds interviews Will MacAskill on the controversial idea that we ought to give the interests of future people substantial weight when deciding what we ought to do now.

]]> In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast David Edmonds interviews Will MacAskill on the controversial idea that we ought to give the interests of future people substantial weight when deciding what we ought to do now.

]]> 22:23 false full Kieran Setiya on Loneliness Kieran Setiya on Loneliness Thu, 09 Mar 2023 12:55:00 +0000 What is loneliness and why is it harmful? How does it differ from just being on your own? In the latest episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, Kieran Setiya discusses this important topic with Nigel Warburton.

]]> What is loneliness and why is it harmful? How does it differ from just being on your own? In the latest episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, Kieran Setiya discusses this important topic with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 18:31 false full Edith Hall on Aristotle's Way Edith Hall on Aristotle's Way Sun, 27 Nov 2022 14:10:00 +0000 How should we live? This is the basic question for all of us. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Edith Hall, author of the book Aristotle's Way, gives a sympathetic answer to Aristotle's take on this question.

]]> How should we live? This is the basic question for all of us. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Edith Hall, author of the book Aristotle's Way, gives a sympathetic answer to Aristotle's take on this question.

]]> 17:14 false full L.A. Paul on Transformative Experience L.A. Paul on Transformative Experience Sat, 08 Oct 2022 18:24:00 +0000 We have all had transformative experiences. But do they have philosophical relevance? Laurie Paul believes they do. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she discusses this fascinating topic with Nigel Warburton.

]]> We have all had transformative experiences. But do they have philosophical relevance? Laurie Paul believes they do. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she discusses this fascinating topic with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 18:27 false full Josiah Ober on the Civic Bargain Josiah Ober on the Civic Bargain Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:33:35 +0000 How do you solve the question of collective self-government by citizens? Josiah Ober discusses a fundamental problem of democratic societies: how we come to agree on courses of action when we commit to living within a democracy. His argument is that we need to become civic friends, a concept he explains in the conversation.

]]> How do you solve the question of collective self-government by citizens? Josiah Ober discusses a fundamental problem of democratic societies: how we come to agree on courses of action when we commit to living within a democracy. His argument is that we need to become civic friends, a concept he explains in the conversation.

]]> 20:06 false full Skye Cleary on Authenticity Skye Cleary on Authenticity Mon, 01 Aug 2022 10:57:21 +0000 Skye Cleary approaches questions of human authenticity throught he lens of French Existentialism, and particularly through Simone de Beauvoir's thought. She is in conversation with Nigel Warburton.

]]> Skye Cleary approaches questions of human authenticity throught he lens of French Existentialism, and particularly through Simone de Beauvoir's thought. She is in conversation with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 16:54 false full Peter Railton on AI and Ethics Peter Railton on AI and Ethics Fri, 01 Jul 2022 14:21:09 +0000 Developments in AI are coming very quickly. But it's not easy to work out how to deal with the ethical questions that AI generates. Peter Railton discusses AI and Ethics with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast

]]> Developments in AI are coming very quickly. But it's not easy to work out how to deal with the ethical questions that AI generates. Peter Railton discusses AI and Ethics with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast

]]> 25:18 false full Clare Chambers on the Unmodified Body Clare Chambers on the Unmodified Body Mon, 20 Jun 2022 21:52:57 +0000 We all make some modifications to our bodies. But often this is in response to social pressures. So is there something to say for the largely unmodified body? Clare Chambers thinks so. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she spells out why. The interviewer is David Edmonds.

]]> We all make some modifications to our bodies. But often this is in response to social pressures. So is there something to say for the largely unmodified body? Clare Chambers thinks so. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she spells out why. The interviewer is David Edmonds.

]]> 22:47 true full Peter Singer on Consequentialism Peter Singer on Consequentialism Thu, 19 May 2022 22:38:09 +0000 Peter Singer is probably the most famous living philosopher. He recently won the million-dollar Berggruen Prize and promptly gave all that money to charity. His positions on this, on animals, poverty, altruism, and much else besides are underpinned by his consequentialism. Here, in conversation with Nigel Warburton he explains his consequentialism and its implications.

]]> Peter Singer is probably the most famous living philosopher. He recently won the million-dollar Berggruen Prize and promptly gave all that money to charity. His positions on this, on animals, poverty, altruism, and much else besides are underpinned by his consequentialism. Here, in conversation with Nigel Warburton he explains his consequentialism and its implications.

]]> 22:16 false full Cecile Fabre on the Ethics of Spying Cecile Fabre on the Ethics of Spying Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:05:25 +0000 Spying raises many ethical issues, but these are rarely discussed - at least by philosophers. Cécile Fabre, author of a recent book on the topic, Spying Through a Glass Darkly, discusses some of these issues with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. This episode is sponsored by The New European newspaper.

]]> Spying raises many ethical issues, but these are rarely discussed - at least by philosophers. Cécile Fabre, author of a recent book on the topic, Spying Through a Glass Darkly, discusses some of these issues with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. This episode is sponsored by The New European newspaper.

]]> 24:51 false full Ro Khanna on Digital Dignity Ro Khanna on Digital Dignity Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:48:43 +0000 18:59 false full Benjamin Lipscomb on 4 Women Philosophers Benjamin Lipscomb on 4 Women Philosophers Sat, 22 Jan 2022 19:41:50 +0000 20:55 false full Edmonds and Warburton Paul Bloom on Psychological Hedonism, Paul Bloom on Psychological Hedonism, Sun, 19 Dec 2021 22:07:03 +0000 Do we seek pleasure and avoid pain? The moral psychologist Paul Bloom believes psychological hedonism gives an inaccurate picture of what motivates us. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses pain and pleasure with Nigel Warburton.

]]> Do we seek pleasure and avoid pain? The moral psychologist Paul Bloom believes psychological hedonism gives an inaccurate picture of what motivates us. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses pain and pleasure with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 20:23 false full Myisha Cherry on Rage Myisha Cherry on Rage Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:40:43 +0000 Stoic philosophers described anger as a temporary madness and argued that we should eliminate it wherever possible. More recently Martha Nussbaum has argued for keeping anger out of political debates. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, in contrast, Myisha Cherry makes the case for rage in some specific circumstances. She discusses rage with Nigel Warburton.

]]> Stoic philosophers described anger as a temporary madness and argued that we should eliminate it wherever possible. More recently Martha Nussbaum has argued for keeping anger out of political debates. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, in contrast, Myisha Cherry makes the case for rage in some specific circumstances. She discusses rage with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 21:21 false full Agnes Callard on Complaint Agnes Callard on Complaint Sat, 09 Oct 2021 08:57:28 +0000 We all do it. But is there anything philosophically interesting about complaining? Agnes Callard thinks there is. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she discusses complaint with Nigel Warburton.

]]> We all do it. But is there anything philosophically interesting about complaining? Agnes Callard thinks there is. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she discusses complaint with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 26:12 false full Arash Abizadeh on Thomas Hobbes' Ethics Arash Abizadeh on Thomas Hobbes' Ethics Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:52:00 +0000 Thomas Hobbes is best known as author of Leviathan which is usually read today for its theory of political authority. Here Arash Abizadeh discusses Hobbes' ethics, the theory of what we are and what are obligations are to each.

]]> Thomas Hobbes is best known as author of Leviathan which is usually read today for its theory of political authority. Here Arash Abizadeh discusses Hobbes' ethics, the theory of what we are and what are obligations are to each.

]]> 20:50 false full Steven Nadler on Spinoza on Free Speech Steven Nadler on Spinoza on Free Speech Tue, 18 May 2021 12:27:38 +0000 Spinoza was famously heretical in his views. No surprise then that he defended free expression. Here Steven Nadler discusses Spinoza's views on this topic with Nigel Warburton.

]]> Spinoza was famously heretical in his views. No surprise then that he defended free expression. Here Steven Nadler discusses Spinoza's views on this topic with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 18:23 false full Suki Finn on the Metaphysics of Nothing Suki Finn on the Metaphysics of Nothing Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:29:00 +0000 What is the status of something that is an absence, like a hole? Suki Finn explores the metaphysics of nothing in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Suki is also the editor of a new book based on Philosophy Bites interviews with women philosophers selected from our archive Women of Ideas, to be published by Oxford University Press in April.

]]> What is the status of something that is an absence, like a hole? Suki Finn explores the metaphysics of nothing in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Suki is also the editor of a new book based on Philosophy Bites interviews with women philosophers selected from our archive Women of Ideas, to be published by Oxford University Press in April.

]]> 19:18 false full Peter Salmon on Derrida on Deconstruction Peter Salmon on Derrida on Deconstruction Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:06:26 +0000 Jacques Derrida was a controversial philosopher whose writing could be fiendishly difficult to read. Nevertheless he had many followers. Here Pete Salmon, author of a recent biography of Derrida, manages to give a clear account of what Derrida meant by deconstruction.

This episode was sponsored by St John's College. For more information about the college go to www.sjc.edu/podcast

]]> Jacques Derrida was a controversial philosopher whose writing could be fiendishly difficult to read. Nevertheless he had many followers. Here Pete Salmon, author of a recent biography of Derrida, manages to give a clear account of what Derrida meant by deconstruction.

This episode was sponsored by St John's College. For more information about the college go to www.sjc.edu/podcast

]]> 22:34 false full David Bather Woods on Schopenhauer on Compassion David Bather Woods on Arthur Schopenhauer on Compassion Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:08:23 +0000 Arthur Schopenhauer is best known for the deep pessimism of his book The World as Will and Representation. Here we focus on a slightly less pessimistic aspect of his philosophy: his views on compassion. Very unusually for an early nineteenth century thinker, he was influenced here by his reading of Indian philosophy. David Bather Woods is the interviewee.

We are very grateful for sponsorship for this episode from St John's College.

]]> Arthur Schopenhauer is best known for the deep pessimism of his book The World as Will and Representation. Here we focus on a slightly less pessimistic aspect of his philosophy: his views on compassion. Very unusually for an early nineteenth century thinker, he was influenced here by his reading of Indian philosophy. David Bather Woods is the interviewee.

We are very grateful for sponsorship for this episode from St John's College.

]]> 24:06 false full Samantha Rose Hill on Hannah Arendt on Pluralism Samantha Rose Hill on Hannah Arendt on Pluralism Sun, 06 Dec 2020 17:11:53 +0000 Hannah Arendt's experience of the Eichmann trial in 1961 led her to reflect on the nature of politics, truth, and plurality. Samantha Rose Hill, author of a biography of Arendt, discusses the context for this, and the key features of Arendt's views.

We are grateful for support for this episode from St John's College - for more information about the college, including online options, go to sjc.edu/podcast

]]> Hannah Arendt's experience of the Eichmann trial in 1961 led her to reflect on the nature of politics, truth, and plurality. Samantha Rose Hill, author of a biography of Arendt, discusses the context for this, and the key features of Arendt's views. We are grateful for support for this episode from St John's College - for more information about the college, including online options, go to sjc.edu/podcast

]]> 20:41 false full David Edmonds on Undercover Robot David Edmonds on Undercover Robot Sat, 28 Nov 2020 14:09:54 +0000 David Edmonds has co-authored a children's book, Undercover Robot. Here in this bonus episode (originally released on the Thinking Books podcast) he discusses it with Nigel Warburton.

]]> David Edmonds has co-authored a children's book, Undercover Robot. Here in this bonus episode (originally released on the Thinking Books podcast) he discusses it with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 12:50 false full Steven Nadler on Spinoza on Death Steven Nadler on Spinoza on Death Thu, 12 Nov 2020 14:23:10 +0000 Baruch Spinoza was perhaps most famous for his equation of God with Nature - a view that his contemporaries, probably correctly, took to be atheist. But what did he think about death? Steven Nadler, author of A Book Forged in Hell and Think Least of Death, discusses this aspect of his thought with Nigel Warburton.

]]> Baruch Spinoza was perhaps most famous for his equation of God with Nature - a view that his contemporaries, probably correctly, took to be atheist. But what did he think about death? Steven Nadler, author of A Book Forged in Hell and Think Least of Death, discusses this aspect of his thought with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 19:59 false full Kate Manne on Misogyny and Male Entitlement Kate Manne on Misogyny and Male Entitlement Sun, 04 Oct 2020 17:30:25 +0000 In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Cornell philosopher Kate Manne discusses the notions of misogyny, male entitlement, and the term that she coined 'himpathy' with Nigel Warburton.

]]> In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Cornell philosopher Kate Manne discusses the notions of misogyny, male entitlement, and the term that she coined 'himpathy' with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 21:13 false full Liam Bright on Verificationism Liam Bright on Verificationism Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:56:13 +0000 Verificationists believe that every meaningful statement is either true by definition or else empirically verifiable (or falsifiable). Anything which fails to pass this two-pronged test for meaningfulness is neither true nor false, but literally meaningless. Liam Bright discusses Verificationism and its links with the Vienna Circle with David Edmonds in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Verificationists believe that every meaningful statement is either true by definition or else empirically verifiable (or falsifiable). Anything which fails to pass this two-pronged test for meaningfulness is neither true nor false, but literally meaningless. Liam Bright discusses Verificationism and its links with the Vienna Circle with David Edmonds in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 27:28 false full David Edmonds on Wittgenstein's Poker David Edmonds on Wittgenstein's Poker Tue, 07 Jul 2020 14:10:15 +0000 For this special episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast (produced under lockdown) Nigel Warburton interviews David Edmonds about his bestselling book, written with David Edinow, Wittgenstein's Poker. It focuses on a heated argument between the two great Viennese philosophers Karl Popper and Ludwig Wittgenstein, and the differing accounts that were give of it by those who were there.

]]> For this special episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast (produced under lockdown) Nigel Warburton interviews David Edmonds about his bestselling book, written with David Edinow, Wittgenstein's Poker. It focuses on a heated argument between the two great Viennese philosophers Karl Popper and Ludwig Wittgenstein, and the differing accounts that were give of it by those who were there.

]]> 17:56 false full Nigel Warburton on A Little History of Philosophy Nigel Warburton on A Little History of Philosophy Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:57:58 +0000 For this first of two special lockdown episodes of Philosophy Bites we interviewed each other. Here David Edmonds interviews Nigel Warburton about his bestseller A Little History of Philosophy. In the companion episode Nigel interviews David about his bestseller Wittgenstein's Poker.

]]> For this first of two special lockdown episodes of Philosophy Bites we interviewed each other. Here David Edmonds interviews Nigel Warburton about his bestseller A Little History of Philosophy. In the companion episode Nigel interviews David about his bestseller Wittgenstein's Poker.

]]> 15:40 false full Cheryl Misak on Frank Ramsey and Ludwig Wittgenstein Cheryl Misak on Frank Ramsey and Ludwig Wittgenstein Sat, 30 May 2020 17:01:26 +0000 Cheryl Misak has recently published a biography of F.P. Ramsey, the great Cambridge thinker who died at the age of only 26, but who nevertheless made a significant impact in several different fields including philosophy, mathematics, and economics. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she discusses Ramsey's interactions with Wittgenstein. The two thinkers had very different personal styles and their philosophies reflect this.

]]> Cheryl Misak has recently published a biography of F.P. Ramsey, the great Cambridge thinker who died at the age of only 26, but who nevertheless made a significant impact in several different fields including philosophy, mathematics, and economics. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she discusses Ramsey's interactions with Wittgenstein. The two thinkers had very different personal styles and their philosophies reflect this.

]]> 19:44 false full Philip Goff on Galileo and Consciousness Philip Goff on Galileo and Consciousness Sat, 09 May 2020 17:19:33 +0000 Philip Goff discusses some of Galileo's insights into the nature of matter. He then goes on to discuss his own view about consciousness, panpsychism. Goff believes that matter is conscious at some level.

]]> Philip Goff discusses some of Galileo's insights into the nature of matter. He then goes on to discuss his own view about consciousness, panpsychism. Goff believes that matter is conscious at some level.

]]> 18:47 false full Elizabeth Anderson on 'Let's Talk' Elizabeth Anderson on 'Let's Talk' Sun, 19 Apr 2020 18:28:48 +0000 In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, recorded before the Covid-19 lockdowns, the political philosopher Elizabeth Anderson explains why we need to be prepared to talk more, even with people with whom we strongly disagree.

]]> In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, recorded before the Covid-19 lockdowns, the political philosopher Elizabeth Anderson explains why we need to be prepared to talk more, even with people with whom we strongly disagree.

]]> 20:42 false full Christian List on Free Will Christian List on Free Will Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:07:31 +0000 What is free will? Do we have it? These are difficult questions. Neuroscience seems to point in the direction of determinism. But Christian List suggests that there might still be room for genuine free will.

]]> What is free will? Do we have it? These are difficult questions. Neuroscience seems to point in the direction of determinism. But Christian List suggests that there might still be room for genuine free will.

]]> 23:53 false full Emily Thomas on Wildly Implausible Metaphysics Emily Thomas on Wildly Implausible Metaphysics Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:10:54 +0000 Some philosophers have drawn very strange conclusions about the nature of reality. Despite this Emily Thomas believes that their work may still be worth studying. They usually have had good reasons for what they concluded. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she discusses several wildly implausible metaphysical theories with Nigel Warburton.

We are grateful for support from the Marc Sanders Foundation and from our Patreon donors.

]]> Some philosophers have drawn very strange conclusions about the nature of reality. Despite this Emily Thomas believes that their work may still be worth studying. They usually have had good reasons for what they concluded. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she discusses several wildly implausible metaphysical theories with Nigel Warburton.

We are grateful for support from the Marc Sanders Foundation and from our Patreon donors.

]]> 19:37 false full James Wilson on Real World Ethics James Wilson on Real World Ethics Sat, 21 Sep 2019 20:06:29 +0000 Are thought experiments the best way of doing practical ethics? Not according to James Wilson. He thinks we need the rich detail of real cases or complex imaginary cases not a simplified version of reality to make sense of the moral problems we face.

We are grateful for support for this episode from the Marc Sanders Foundation and from our supporters on Patreon.

]]> Are thought experiments the best way of doing practical ethics? Not according to James Wilson. He thinks we need the rich detail of real cases or complex imaginary cases not a simplified version of reality to make sense of the moral problems we face.

We are grateful for support for this episode from the Marc Sanders Foundation and from our supporters on Patreon.

]]> 20:12 false full Kate Kirkpatrick on the life and work of Simone de Beauvoir Kate Kirkpatrick on the life and work of Simone de Beauvoir Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:16:16 +0000 In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, Kate Kirkpatrick, author of a new biography of Beauvoir, Becoming Beauvoir, discusses the relationship between the life and work of Simone de Beauvoir. Beauvoir is often portrayed as applying Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialism to the condition of women. Is this a fair assessment?

We are grateful for support from the Marc Sanders Foundation.

]]> In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, Kate Kirkpatrick, author of a new biography of Beauvoir, Becoming Beauvoir, discusses the relationship between the life and work of Simone de Beauvoir. Beauvoir is often portrayed as applying Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialism to the condition of women. Is this a fair assessment?

We are grateful for support from the Marc Sanders Foundation.

]]> 17:08 false full Kathleen Stock on What is a Woman? Kathleen Stock on What is a Woman? Tue, 21 May 2019 17:04:39 +0000 'What is a woman?' has become a contentious question with practical implications. The philosopher Kathleen Stock gives an account of the category 'woman' and how we should think about it. She gives a different answer to this question which Amia Srinivassan addressed in a previous Philosophy Bites interview on this topic.

]]> 'What is a woman?' has become a contentious question with practical implications. The philosopher Kathleen Stock gives an account of the category 'woman' and how we should think about it. She gives a different answer to this question which Amia Srinivassan addressed in a previous Philosophy Bites interview on this topic.

]]> 30:09 true full Christian Miller on the Character Gap Christian Miller on the Character Gap Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:53:47 +0000 Christian Miller believes that there is a character gap, a gap between what we think we are like morally and how we actually behave. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he explores the psychology of moral behaviour, and how we can become better people.

We are grateful for support from the Marc Sanders Foundation.

]]> Christian Miller believes that there is a character gap, a gap between what we think we are like morally and how we actually behave. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he explores the psychology of moral behaviour, and how we can become better people.

We are grateful for support from the Marc Sanders Foundation.

]]> 20:38 false full Philip Pettit on the Birth of Ethics Philip Pettit on the Birth of Ethics Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:22:02 +0000 Where did ethics come from? Philip Pettit tells an 'as if' story about the birth of ethics that is designed to illuminate what ethics is and why it evolved on this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

We are grateful for support from the Marc Sanders Foundation and from Patreon donors for this episode.

]]> Where did ethics come from? Philip Pettit tells an 'as if' story about the birth of ethics that is designed to illuminate what ethics is and why it evolved on this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

We are grateful for support from the Marc Sanders Foundation and from Patreon donors for this episode.

]]> 20:44 false full Helen Beebee on Possible Worlds Helen Beebee on Possible Worlds Mon, 14 Jan 2019 12:28:45 +0000 Philosophers often talk about possible worlds. Is this just a way of describing counterfactual situations? As Helen Beebee explains, some of them believe that possible worlds actually exist. This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast is supported by the Marc Sanders Foundation and by Patreon donations.

]]> Philosophers often talk about possible worlds. Is this just a way of describing counterfactual situations? As Helen Beebee explains, some of them believe that possible worlds actually exist. This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast is supported by the Marc Sanders Foundation and by Patreon donations.

]]> 16:38 false full Paul Sagar on Scepticism about Philosophy Paul Sagar on Scepticism about Philosophy Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:09:16 +0000 Throughout its history there have been challenges to the status of philosophy. Paul Sagar discusses some of these in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

We are grateful for support from the Marc Sanders Foundation in making this podcast, and for donations from Patreon patrons.

]]> Throughout its history there have been challenges to the status of philosophy. Paul Sagar discusses some of these in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

We are grateful for support from the Marc Sanders Foundation in making this podcast, and for donations from Patreon patrons.

]]> 20:50 false full Katherine Hawley on Trustworthiness Katherine Hawley on Trustworthiness Sun, 07 Oct 2018 17:10:51 +0000 Is it always good to be trustworthy? Can trustworthiness come into conflict with other values, such as generosity? Katherine Hawley discusses these and other questions about trustworthiness with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

We are grateful for support from the Marc Sanders Foundation and from our Patreon subscribers for this episode.

]]> Is it always good to be trustworthy? Can trustworthiness come into conflict with other values, such as generosity? Katherine Hawley discusses these and other questions about trustworthiness with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

We are grateful for support from the Marc Sanders Foundation and from our Patreon subscribers for this episode.

]]> 16:09 false full Teresa Bejan on Civility Teresa Bejan on Civility Mon, 20 Aug 2018 17:05:06 +0000 Civility is a conversational virtue that governs how people talk to each other. How important is it in political life? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Teresa Bejan discusses this manner of speaking and writing and its history.

We are grateful for sponsorship for this episode from the Marc Sanders Foundation and from our Patreon patrons.

]]> Civility is a conversational virtue that governs how people talk to each other. How important is it in political life? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Teresa Bejan discusses this manner of speaking and writing and its history.

We are grateful for sponsorship for this episode from the Marc Sanders Foundation and from our Patreon patrons.

]]> 21:48 false full Robert B. Talisse on Overdoing Democracy Robert B. Talisse on Overdoing Democracy Mon, 23 Jul 2018 22:06:25 +0000 You can overdo most things, but can you overdo democracy? Political philosopher Robert B. Talisse thinks you can. He explains why in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

We are very grateful for sponsorship from the Marc Sanders Foundation for this episode.

]]> You can overdo most things, but can you overdo democracy? Political philosopher Robert B. Talisse thinks you can. He explains why in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

We are very grateful for sponsorship from the Marc Sanders Foundation for this episode.

]]> 18:34 false full Robert Wright on Why Buddhism is True Robert Wright on Why Buddhism is True Mon, 07 May 2018 12:30:18 +0000 Robert Wright believes that there are a number of key tenets of Buddhism which are both compatible with present day evolutionary theory, and accurate about our relationship with the world and with our own minds. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses Buddhism, reality, and the mind, with interviewer Nigel Warburton.

We are very grateful for support for this episode from the Marc Sanders Foundation

We are also grateful for the continuing support we receive from donations on Patreon and Paypal.

]]> Robert Wright believes that there are a number of key tenets of Buddhism which are both compatible with present day evolutionary theory, and accurate about our relationship with the world and with our own minds. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses Buddhism, reality, and the mind, with interviewer Nigel Warburton.

We are very grateful for support for this episode from the Marc Sanders Foundation

We are also grateful for the continuing support we receive from donations on Patreon and Paypal.

]]> 19:56 false full Larry Temkin on Obligations to the Needy Larry Temkin on Obligations to the Needy Mon, 02 Apr 2018 12:02:43 +0000 How can we best help other people? Peter Singer has argued that we should give aid. Despite a lifetime spent believing this, Larry Temkin has started to question whether the effects of aid are beneficial. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses some qualms about Peter Singer's arguments.

]]> How can we best help other people? Peter Singer has argued that we should give aid. Despite a lifetime spent believing this, Larry Temkin has started to question whether the effects of aid are beneficial. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses some qualms about Peter Singer's arguments.

]]> 21:04 false full Sarah Fine on the Right to Exclude Sarah Fine on the Right to Exclude Wed, 14 Feb 2018 12:39:36 +0000 Do states have a moral right to exclude people from their territory? It might seem obvious that states do have such a right, but Sarah Fine questions this in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

This episode of Philosophy Bites was sponsored by the Examining Ethics podcast from the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University. You can subscribe to Examining Ethics on iTunes or listen to episodes at ExaminingEthics.Org

]]> Do states have a moral right to exclude people from their territory? It might seem obvious that states do have such a right, but Sarah Fine questions this in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 21:10 false full Eric Schwitzgebel on Scepticism Eric Schwitzgebel on Scepticism Thu, 11 Jan 2018 21:49:06 +0000 How do I know I'm not dreaming? This sort of question has puzzled philosophers for thousands of years. Eric Schwitzgebel discusses scepticism and its history with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

This episode of Philosophy Bites was sponsored by the Examining Ethics podcast from the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University. You can subscribe to Examining Ethics on iTunes or listen to episodes at ExaminingEthics.Org

]]> How do I know I'm not dreaming? This sort of question has puzzled philosophers for thousands of years. Eric Schwitzgebel discusses scepticism and its history with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 18:32 false full Philip Pettit on Robustly Demanding Goods Philosophy Bites Sun, 10 Dec 2017 18:18:43 +0000 What is a robustly demanding good, and what has that got to do with friendship and love? Find out in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast in which Nigel Warburton interviews Princeton Professor Philip Pettit about this topic.

]]> What is a robustly demanding good, and what has that got to do with friendship and love? Find out in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast in which Nigel Warburton interviews Princeton Professor Philip Pettit about this topic.

]]> 18:28 false full Katalin Farkas on Knowing a Person Katalin Farkas on Knowing a Person Mon, 06 Nov 2017 12:58:45 +0000 Philosophers talk about 'knowing how' and 'knowing what'. But what is involved in knowing a person? Katalin Farkas discusses this question with David Edmonds in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

This episode was sponsored by the Examining Ethics podcast from the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University.

]]> Philosophers talk about 'knowing how' and 'knowing what'. But what is involved in knowing a person? Katalin Farkas discusses this question with David Edmonds in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

This episode was sponsored by the Examining Ethics podcast from the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University.

]]> 13:58 false full Roger Scruton on Human Nature Roger Scruton on Human Nature Tue, 29 Aug 2017 19:06:31 +0000 Are human beings fundamentally different from the rest of the animal world? Can what we essentially are be captured in a biological or evolutionary description? Roger Scruton discusses the nature of human nature with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Are human beings fundamentally different from the rest of the animal world? Can what we essentially are be captured in a biological or evolutionary description? Roger Scruton discusses the nature of human nature with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 18:03 false full Anil Seth on the Real Problem of Consciousness Anil Seth on the Real Problem of Consciousness Wed, 19 Jul 2017 10:46:54 +0000 The Hard Problem of consciousness is the difficulty of reconciling experience with materialism. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, in conversation with Nigel Warburton, Anil Seth, a neuroscientist, explains his alternative approach to consciousness,which he labels the 'Real Problem. Anil is a Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellow.

]]> The Hard Problem of consciousness is the difficulty of reconciling experience with materialism. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, in conversation with Nigel Warburton, Anil Seth, a neuroscientist, explains his alternative approach to consciousness,which he labels the 'Real Problem. Anil is a Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellow.

]]> 23:08 false full Michael Puett on Ritual in Chinese Philosophy Michael Puett on Ritual in Chinese Philosophy Mon, 26 Jun 2017 11:12:59 +0000 Why does apparently trivial ritual play such an important part in some ancient Chinese philosophy? Michael Puett, co-author of The Path, explains in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Why does apparently trivial ritual play such an important part in some ancient Chinese philosophy? Michael Puett, co-author of The Path, explains in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 20:05 false full Aaron Meskin on the Definition of Art Aaron Meskin on the Definition of Art Tue, 30 May 2017 11:53:41 +0000 What is Art? That's not an easy question to answer. Some philosophers even think it can't be answered. Aaron Meskin discusses this question on this episode of Aesthetics Bites. Aesthetics Bites is a podcast series of interviews with top thinkers in the philosophy of art. It is a collaboration between the London Aesthetics Forum and Philosophy Bites and is made possible by a grant from the British Society of Aesthetics.

]]> What is Art? That's not an easy question to answer. Some philosophers even think it can't be answered. Aaron Meskin discusses this question on this episode of Aesthetics Bites. Aesthetics Bites is a podcast series of interviews with top thinkers in the philosophy of art. It is a collaboration between the London Aesthetics Forum and Philosophy Bites and is made possible by a grant from the British Society of Aesthetics.

]]> 17:05 false full Shelly Kagan on Death and Deprivation Shelly Kagan on Death and Deprivation Tue, 18 Apr 2017 15:45:34 +0000 The process of dying can be horrible for many, but is there anything bad about death itself? The obvious answer is that deprives us of something that we might otherwise have experienced. But that leads to further philosophical issues...Shelly Kagan discusses some of these with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> The process of dying can be horrible for many, but is there anything bad about death itself? The obvious answer is that deprives us of something that we might otherwise have experienced. But that leads to further philosophical issues...Shelly Kagan discusses some of these with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 23:57 false full Elisabeth Schellekens Dammann on Disagreement About Taste Elisabeth Schellekens Dammann on Disagreement About Taste Tue, 18 Apr 2017 15:00:18 +0000 We certainly disagree about aesthetic judgments in a range of cases. But is anyone right? Is there no disputing about taste? Are all tastes equal? Elisabeth Schellekens Damman discusses disagreement about taste in this episode of Aesthetics Bites.

Aesthetics Bites is a podcast series of interviews with top thinkers in the philosophy of art. It is a collaboration betwen the London Aesthetics Forum and Philosophy Bites and is made possible by a grant from the British Society of Aesthetics.

]]> We certainly disagree about aesthetic judgments in a range of cases. But is anyone right? Is there no disputing about taste? Are all tastes equal? Elisabeth Schellekens Damman discusses disagreement about taste in this episode of Aesthetics Bites.

]]> 20:38 false full Andy Clark on The Extended Mind Andy Clark on The Extended Mind Sat, 18 Mar 2017 12:16:32 +0000 Andy Clark, who with David Chalmers proposed the theory of the extended mind, explains what he means by this idea in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Andy Clark, who with David Chalmers proposed the theory of the extended mind, explains what he means by this idea in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 18:06 false full Stephen Davies on Art and Evolution Stephen Davies on Art and Evolution Wed, 01 Mar 2017 15:33:44 +0000 Why do we have art at all? There must be some evolutionary explanation. In this episode of the Aesthetics Bites podcast series, Stephen Davies discusses some of the evolutionary theories about where art came from in conversation with Nigel Warburton.

Aesthetics Bites is a podcast series of interviews with top thinkers in the philosophy of art. It is a collaboration between the London Aesthetics Forum and Philosophy Bites and is made possible by a grant from the British Society of Aesthetics .

]]> Why do we have art at all? There must be some evolutionary explanation. In this episode of the Aesthetics Bites podcast series, Stephen Davies discusses some of the evolutionary theories about where art came from in conversation with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 13:17 false full Eileen John on Art and Morality Eileen John on Art and Morality Wed, 01 Mar 2017 15:14:00 +0000 In this episode of Aesthetics Bites, Eileen John discusses some of the ways that art explores moral questions. Nigel Warburton is the interviewer.

Aesthetics Bites is a series of interviews with top thinkers in the philosophy of art. It is a collaboration between the London Aesthetics Forum and Philosophy Bites and is made possible by a grant from the British Society of Aesthetics.

]]> In this episode of Aesthetics Bites, Eileen John discusses some of the ways that art explores moral questions. Nigel Warburton is the interviewer.

]]> 15:34 false full Chris Frith on The Point of Consciousness Chris Frith on The Point of Consciousness Fri, 03 Feb 2017 10:21:17 +0000 Why do we have consciousness at all? Neuroscientist Chris Frith discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of Mind Bites which is part of a series made in association with Philosophy Bites for Nick Shea's AHRC-funded Meaning for the Brain and Meaning for the Person project.

]]> Why do we have consciousness at all? Neuroscientist Chris Frith discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of Mind Bites which is part of a series made in association with Philosophy Bites for Nick Shea's AHRC-funded Meaning for the Brain and Meaning for the Person project.

]]> 16:10 false full Keith Frankish on Conscious Thought Keith Frankish on Conscious Thought Sat, 14 Jan 2017 17:34:25 +0000 One distinctive feature of human beings is that we can represent aspects of the world to ourselves, and also counterfactual situations. We do this through our conscious thoughts. Keith Frankish discusses this phenomenon in this episode of Mind Bites, which was made as part of Nicholas Shea's ASHRC-funded Meaning for the Brain and Meaning for the Person project.

]]> One distinctive feature of human beings is that we can represent aspects of the world to ourselves, and also counterfactual situations. We do this through our conscious thoughts. Keith Frankish discusses this phenomenon in this episode of Mind Bites, which was made as part of Nicholas Shea's ASHRC-funded Meaning for the Brain and Meaning for the Person project.

]]> 11:59 false full Amia Srinivasan on What is a Woman? Amia Srinivasan on What is a Woman? Sun, 01 Jan 2017 17:18:49 +0000 'What is a woman?' may seem a straightforward question, but it isn't. Feminist philosophers from Simone de Beauvoir onwards have had a great deal to say on this topic. Amia Srinivasan gives a lucid introduction to some of the key positions in this debate in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. She is talking to Nigel Warburton.

]]> 'What is a woman?' may seem a straightforward question, but it isn't. Feminist philosophers from Simone de Beauvoir onwards have had a great deal to say on this topic. Amia Srinivasan gives a lucid introduction to some of the key positions in this debate in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. She is talking to Nigel Warburton.

]]> 19:46 false full Kate Jeffery on Concepts and Representation Kate Jeffery on Concepts and Representation Mon, 05 Dec 2016 17:51:44 +0000 Neuroscientist Kate Jeffery discusses how the brain represents the world. This episode is is part of a short series Mind Bites made in association with Nicholas Shea's AHRC-funded Meaning for the Brain and Meaning for the Person project. That website is open for comments and discussion of the topic of this podcast.

]]> Neuroscientist Kate Jeffery discusses how the brain represents the world. This episode is is part of a short series Mind Bites made in association with Nicholas Shea's AHRC-funded Meaning for the Brain and Meaning for the Person project. That website is open for comments and discussion of the topic of this podcast.

]]> 16:26 false full Anthony Gottlieb on Pierre Bayle Anthony Gottlieb on Pierre Bayle Fri, 02 Dec 2016 14:35:37 +0000 Pierre Bayle was one of the best-known philosophers in the Eighteenth Century, but his work is now rarely studied. Anthony Gottlieb, author of The Dream of Enlightenment, argues that he should be better known, particularly his work on toleration and on scepticism.

]]> Pierre Bayle was one of the best-known philosophers in the Eighteenth Century, but his work is now rarely studied. Anthony Gottlieb, author of The Dream of Enlightenment, argues that he should be better known, particularly his work on toleration and on scepticism.

]]> 15:02 false full Kathleen Stock on Fiction and the Emotions Kathleen Stock on Fiction and the Emotions Sat, 12 Nov 2016 13:20:20 +0000 How should we understand the emotions that readers feel about fictional characters? Kathleen Stock discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this, the second episode of Aesthetics Bites, a collaboration between the London Aesthetics Forum and Philosophy Bites, made possibly by a grant from the British Society of Aesthetics.

]]> How should we understand the emotions that readers feel about fictional characters? Kathleen Stock discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this, the second episode of Aesthetics Bites, a collaboration between the London Aesthetics Forum and Philosophy Bites, made possibly by a grant from the British Society of Aesthetics.

]]> 17:30 false full David Miller on Immigration David Miller on Immigration Sat, 12 Nov 2016 12:55:11 +0000 Immigration is one of the major, and most contentious, political issues of our day. Can philosophy help here? David Miller thinks so. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he speaks to David Edmonds about border controls and their justification.

]]> Immigration is one of the major, and most contentious, political issues of our day. Can philosophy help here? David Miller thinks so. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he speaks to David Edmonds about border controls and their justification.

]]> 21:00 false full Sophie Scott on the Meaning of Laughter Sophie Scott on the Meaning of Laughter Tue, 11 Oct 2016 18:08:55 +0000 What is laughter? What roles does it serve? Sophie Scott, a neuroscientist, discusses this serious question with Nigel Warburton for this episode of Mind Bites, a series made in association with Philosophy Bites as part of Nicholas Shea's AHRC-funded Meaning for the Brain and Meaning for the Person project

]]> What is laughter? What roles does it serve? Sophie Scott, a neuroscientist, discusses this serious question with Nigel Warburton for this episode of Mind Bites, a series made in association with Philosophy Bites as part of Nicholas Shea's AHRC-funded Meaning for the Brain and Meaning for the Person project

]]> 20:20 false full Peter Godfrey-Smith on Mental Representations Peter Godfrey-Smith on Mental Representations Mon, 03 Oct 2016 08:54:38 +0000 Do we map the world in our minds? Does that imply that we have a little inner map-reader in our heads interpreting mental representations? Peter Godfrey-Smith discusses these issues with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. This episode is is part of a short series Mind Bites made in association with Nicholas Shea's AHRC-funded Meaning for the Brain and Meaning for the Person project.

]]> Do we map the world in our minds? Does that imply that we have a little inner map-reader in our heads interpreting mental representations? Peter Godfrey-Smith discusses these issues with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. This episode is is part of a short series Mind Bites made in association with Nicholas Shea's AHRC-funded Meaning for the Brain and Meaning for the Person project.

]]> 19:04 false full Noel Carroll on Criticism Noel Carroll on Criticism Sun, 02 Oct 2016 12:40:54 +0000 Noel Carroll argues that evaluation is a central element of criticism of art, drama, dance, music, and literature. Nigel Warburton is the interviewer for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. This is the first of a series of 6 interviews on Aesthetics, made in association with the London Aesthetics Forum and made possible by a grant from the British Society of Aesthetics.

]]> Noel Carroll argues that evaluation is a central element of criticism of art, drama, dance, music, and literature. Nigel Warburton is the interviewer for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. This is the first of a series of 6 interviews on Aesthetics, made in association with the London Aesthetics Forum and made possible by a grant from the British Society of Aesthetics.

]]> 16:15 false full Cecile Fabre on Remembrance Cecile Fabre on Remembrance Tue, 20 Sep 2016 11:53:51 +0000 How should we remember and commemorate those who die in war? What about the enemy dead? Cecile Fabre discusses this issue with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> How should we remember and commemorate those who die in war? What about the enemy dead? Cecile Fabre discusses this issue with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 21:37 false full Jesse Prinz on Thinking with Pictures Jesse Prinz on Thinking with Pictures Mon, 01 Aug 2016 15:30:57 +0000 Many philosophers deny the common sense view that we think with pictures. Are they right to do so? Jesse Prinz doesn't think so. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he explains to Nigel Warburton why we need to think again about thinking with pictures. This episode is part of the series Mind Bites, made in association with Nicholas Shea's AHRC-sponsored Meaning for the Brain and Meaning for the Person project.

]]> Many philosophers deny the common sense view that we think with pictures. Are they right to do so? Jesse Prinz doesn't think so. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he explains to Nigel Warburton why we need to think again about thinking with pictures. This episode is part of the series Mind Bites, made in association with Nicholas Shea's AHRC-sponsored Meaning for the Brain and Meaning for the Person project.

]]> 21:40 false full Kieran Setiya on the Mid-Life Crisis Kieran Setiya on the Mid-Life Crisis Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:20:55 +0000 The mid-life crisis is a well-observed phenomenon. Is there a philosophical angle on this? MIT philosopher Kieran Setiya thinks there is. He discusses it in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> The mid-life crisis is a well-observed phenomenon. Is there a philosophical angle on this? MIT philosopher Kieran Setiya thinks there is. He discusses it in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 12:32 false full Catherine Wilson on Epicureanism Catherine Wilson on Epicureanism Mon, 30 May 2016 17:42:01 +0000 Epicureanism has been caricatured as a philosophy of indulgence. But what did followers of the Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus really believe? Catherine Wilson discusses Epicureanism with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Epicureanism has been caricatured as a philosophy of indulgence. But what did followers of the Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus really believe? Catherine Wilson discusses Epicureanism with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 17:20 false full Gregg Caruso on Freewill and Punishment Gregg Caruso on Freewill and Punishment Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:09:22 +0000 If determinism is true, can there be any justification for punishment? Gregg Caruso discusses this issue on Philosophy Bites.

]]> If determinism is true, can there be any justification for punishment? Gregg Caruso discusses this issue on Philosophy Bites.

]]> 16:42 false full Greg Currie on the Philosophy of Film Greg Currie on the Philosophy of Film Sat, 26 Mar 2016 16:35:53 +0000 This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast focuses on several questions about representation and perception in the philosophy of film. Nigel Warburton talks to Greg Currie.

]]> This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast focuses on several questions about representation and perception in the philosophy of film. Nigel Warburton talks to Greg Currie.

]]> 19:27 false full Katherine Morris on Merleau-Ponty on the Body Katherine Morris on Merleau-Ponty on the Body Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:56:06 +0000 Maurice Merleau-Ponty was one of the most interesting of the French phenomenological thinkers, but his reputation has been eclipsed by those of Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. Katherine Morris discusses some of Merleau-Ponty's ideas about the body in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Maurice Merleau-Ponty was one of the most interesting of the French phenomenological thinkers, but his reputation has been eclipsed by those of Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. Katherine Morris discusses some of Merleau-Ponty's ideas about the body in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 17:58 false full Michael Devitt on Experimental Semantics Michael Devitt on Experimental Semantics Sun, 14 Feb 2016 11:21:52 +0000 Does the word 'Gödel' straightforwardly refer to the person who came up with the incompleteness theory of arithmetic? Some think the best way to find out to ask people about their intuitions on the topic? This creates all kinds of problems, as Michael Devitt explains in conversation with Nigel Warburton.

]]> Does the word 'Gödel' straightforwardly refer to the person who came up with the incompleteness theory of arithmetic? Some think the best way to find out to ask people about their intuitions on the topic? This creates all kinds of problems, as Michael Devitt explains in conversation with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 15:12 false full Steven Hyman on Categorising Mental Disorders Steven Hyman on Categorising Mental Disorders Fri, 29 Jan 2016 09:54:33 +0000 Steven E. Hyman discusses the philosophical issues that arise from attempting to categorise mental disorders with David Edmonds in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Steven E. Hyman discusses the philosophical issues that arise from attempting to categorise mental disorders with David Edmonds in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 16:43 false full Leif Wenar on Trade and Tyranny Leif Wenar on Trade and Tyranny Sun, 10 Jan 2016 09:46:27 +0000 Where does our oil come from? Does it matter? Leif Wenar, author of the recent book Blood Oil, argues that Western democracies are compromising themselves by buying either directly or indirectly from vicious tyrants.

]]> Where does our oil come from? Does it matter? Leif Wenar, author of the recent book Blood Oil, argues that Western democracies are compromising themselves by buying either directly or indirectly from vicious tyrants.

]]> 18:32 false full Katrin Flikschuh on Philosophy in Africa Katrin Flikschuh on Philosophy in Africa Wed, 16 Dec 2015 08:29:11 +0000 In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Katrin Flikschuh addresses the question 'What sort of philosophy is going on in Africa?'

]]> In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Katrin Flikschuh addresses the question 'What sort of philosophy is going on in Africa?'

]]> 17:21 false full Carlo Rovelli on Philosophy and Physics Carlo Rovelli on Philosophy and Physics Sun, 29 Nov 2015 19:19:13 +0000 Some eminent physicists, including Stephen Hawking, have been sceptical of the value of philosophy to physics. Carlo Rovelli, a theoretical physicist with a strong interest in philosophy, disagrees. Here he discusses the relationship between philosophy and physics with Nigel Warburton.

]]> Some eminent physicists, including Stephen Hawking, have been sceptical of the value of philosophy to physics. Carlo Rovelli, a theoretical physicist with a strong interest in philosophy, disagrees. Here he discusses the relationship between philosophy and physics with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 22:26 false full John Worrall on Evidence-Based Medicine John Worrall on Evidence-Based Medicine Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:20:53 +0000 What sort of conclusions can we legitimately draw from the experiments that support evidence-based medicine? John Worrall questions some of the received opinion on this topic in this interview with David Edmonds for Philosophy Bites.

]]> What sort of conclusions can we legitimately draw from the experiments that support evidence-based medicine? John Worrall questions some of the received opinion on this topic in this interview with David Edmonds for Philosophy Bites.

]]> 12:26 false full Joshua Greene on the Construction of Thought Joshua Greene on the Construction of Thought Sat, 31 Oct 2015 18:21:48 +0000 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 12:19 false full Graham Priest on Buddhism and Philosophy Graham Priest on Buddhism and Philosophy Tue, 13 Oct 2015 17:50:09 +0000 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 17:52 false full Jesse Prinz on Is Everything Socially Constructed? Jesse Prinz on Is Everything Socially Constructed? Sun, 27 Sep 2015 21:32:23 +0000 To what degree is reality something created by us? Jesse Prinz explores this fascinating question in conversation with Nigel Warburton.

]]> To what degree is reality something created by us? Jesse Prinz explores this fascinating question in conversation with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 20:27 false full Massimo Pigliucci on the Demarcation Problem Massimo Pigliucci on the Demarcation Problem Sun, 13 Sep 2015 05:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 23:56 false full David Owens on Duty David Owens on Duty Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:10:06 +0000 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 12:42 false full Kimberley Brownlee on Social Deprivation Kimberley Brownlee on Social Deprivation Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:10:45 +0000 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...

]]> 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...

]]> 17:24 false full Shelly Kagan on Speciesism Shelly Kagan on Speciesism Sat, 01 Aug 2015 05:00:00 +0000 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 24:33 false full Susan James on Foucault and Knowledge Susan James on Foucault and Knowledge Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:48:07 +0000 Michel Foucault's work explores a wide range of topics; it includes histories of both punishment and sex. He also wrote more abstractly about philosophical topics. One theme to which he kept returning, whatever the topic, was the nature of our knowledge. Susan James discusses this thread in his work in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Michel Foucault's work explores a wide range of topics; it includes histories of both punishment and sex. He also wrote more abstractly about philosophical topics. One theme to which he kept returning, whatever the topic, was the nature of our knowledge. Susan James discusses this thread in his work in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 21:37 false full Larry Temkin on Transitivity Larry Temkin on Transitivity Mon, 06 Jul 2015 05:40:18 +0000 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.

]]> 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.

]]> 20:57 false full William B. Irvine on Living Stoically William B. Irvine on Living Stoically Sun, 21 Jun 2015 09:24:24 +0000 How should we live? is a basic philosophical question. The Stoics had some answers. But are they relevant today? William B. Irvine thinks so. Listen to his conversation with Nigel Warburton on this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> How should we live? is a basic philosophical question. The Stoics had some answers. But are they relevant today? William B. Irvine thinks so. Listen to his conversation with Nigel Warburton on this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 13:30 false full Steven Lukes on Power Steven Lukes on Power Sat, 06 Jun 2015 12:28:26 +0000 What is power? Steven Lukes argues for a three-dimensional account of this concept in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> What is power? Steven Lukes argues for a three-dimensional account of this concept in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 14:25 false full Theodore Zeldin on Philosophy and History Theodore Zeldin on Philosophy and History Sat, 06 Jun 2015 12:22:44 +0000 The historian and writer Theodore Zeldin gives his personal take on the relation betwen philosophy and history in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> The historian and writer Theodore Zeldin gives his personal take on the relation betwen philosophy and history in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 12:09 false full Jesse Prinz on Art and Emotion Jesse Prinz on Art and Emotion Fri, 22 May 2015 21:16:38 +0000 What part do emotions play in our appreciation of art? Jesse Prinz explores the sense of wonder at artworks in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> What part do emotions play in our appreciation of art? Jesse Prinz explores the sense of wonder at artworks in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 20:29 false full Cassim Quassam on Conspiracy Theories Cassim Quassam on Conspiracy Theories Sun, 10 May 2015 22:50:49 +0000 What is a conspiracy? Why do conspiracies - real or imagined - matter to philsophy? Cassim Quaassam explores these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton

]]> What is a conspiracy? Why do conspiracies - real or imagined - matter to philsophy? Cassim Quaassam explores these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton

]]> 20:47 false full Tim Williamson on the Appeal of Relativism Tim Williamson on the Appeal of Relativism Tue, 28 Apr 2015 08:32:04 +0000 Are all truths relative? That's an attractive idea for many people. Tim Williamson, Wykeham Professor of Logic at Oxford University discusses why and attempts to immunise us against sloppy thinking in this area.

]]> Are all truths relative? That's an attractive idea for many people. Tim Williamson, Wykeham Professor of Logic at Oxford University discusses why and attempts to immunise us against sloppy thinking in this area.

]]> 13:47 false full Shaun Nichols on Death and the Self Shaun Nichols on Death and the Self Tue, 14 Apr 2015 23:02:26 +0000 How does your view of the self affect your attitude to your own death? Shaun Nichols discusses this question in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> How does your view of the self affect your attitude to your own death? Shaun Nichols discusses this question in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 14:43 false full Rebecca Roache on Swearing Rebecca Roache on Swearing Sun, 29 Mar 2015 14:43:23 +0000 Warning: this episode on the philosophy of swearing includes swearing. Rebecca Roache discusses swearing and whether there are good arguments for refraining from it.

]]> Warning: this episode on the philosophy of swearing includes swearing. Rebecca Roache discusses swearing and whether there are good arguments for refraining from it.

]]> 17:40 true full Lisa Bortolotti on Irrationality Lisa Bortolotti on Irrationality Thu, 19 Mar 2015 07:46:15 +0000 We're all irrational some of the time, probably more of the time than we are ready to acknowledge. Lisa Bortolotti discusses the nature of irrationality with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> We're all irrational some of the time, probably more of the time than we are ready to acknowledge. Lisa Bortolotti discusses the nature of irrationality with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 17:18 false full Jonathan Webber on Deceiving With Words Jonathan Webber on Deceiving With Words Sun, 01 Mar 2015 20:44:43 +0000 There are many ways to deceive with words, some of which don't involve lying. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Jonathan Webber considers whether it matters or not if you lie.

]]> There are many ways to deceive with words, some of which don't involve lying. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Jonathan Webber considers whether it matters or not if you lie.

]]> 13:32 false full Simon Critchley on Suicide Simon Critchley on Suicide Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:28:40 +0000 Albert Camus described suicide as the 'one really serious philosophical problem'. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Simon Critchley discusses suicide with Nigel Warburton.

]]> Albert Camus described suicide as the 'one really serious philosophical problem'. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Simon Critchley discusses suicide with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 17:37 true full Christine Korsgaard on the Status of Animals Christine Korsgaard on the Status of Animals Tue, 03 Feb 2015 12:30:15 +0000 Many philosophers argue in favour of the welfare of animals because of their capacity for feeling pain. Harvard philosopher Christine Korsgaard is unusual in using Kantian arguments to defend the status of animals as ends in themselves. She discusses her approach with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Many philosophers argue in favour of the welfare of animals because of their capacity for feeling pain. Harvard philosopher Christine Korsgaard is unusual in using Kantian arguments to defend the status of animals as ends in themselves. She discusses her approach with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 15:53 false full Meira Levinson on the Aims of Education Meira Levinson on the Aims of Education Sun, 18 Jan 2015 19:51:11 +0000 What are the aims of education? Meira Levinson discusses this important question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosoph Bites podcast.

]]> What are the aims of education? Meira Levinson discusses this important question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosoph Bites podcast.

]]> 19:06 false full Lucy Allais on Forgiveness Lucy Allais on Forgiveness Sun, 04 Jan 2015 15:24:20 +0000 What is forgiveness? Whom does it benefit? Is it ever obligatory? Lucy Allais discusses these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> What is forgiveness? Whom does it benefit? Is it ever obligatory? Lucy Allais discusses these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 17:04 false full Who is the most impressive philosopher you've met? A compilation. Who is the most impressive philosopher you've met? A compilation. Sat, 20 Dec 2014 14:40:56 +0000 We've collected a range of answers to the question 'Who's the most impressive philosopher you've met?' This includes the late Ronald Dworkin's response along with many others. Some of the answers are expected, but quite a few are suprising.

]]> We've collected a range of answers to the question 'Who's the most impressive philosopher you've met?' This includes the late Ronald Dworkin's response along with many others. Some of the answers are expected, but quite a few are suprising.

]]> 38:12 false full Julia Annas on What is Virtue Ethics For? Julia Annas on What is Virtue Ethics For? Sat, 20 Dec 2014 13:30:24 +0000 Julia Annas explains what Virtue Ethics is for and how it differs from other approaches to the question of how we should live in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Julia Annas explains what Virtue Ethics is for and how it differs from other approaches to the question of how we should live in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 15:15 false full Hugh Mellor on Probability Hugh Mellor on Probability Sun, 07 Dec 2014 17:59:29 +0000 What is probability? Not an easy question to answer. We thought our best chance of clarity on this question was from Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Cambridge University and author of a book on the subject, Hugh Mellor...

]]> What is probability? Not an easy question to answer. We thought our best chance of clarity on this question was from Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at Cambridge University and author of a book on the subject, Hugh Mellor...

]]> 13:44 false full Rebecca Newberger Goldstein on Progress in Philosophy Rebecca Newberger Goldstein on Progress in Philosophy Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:13:23 +0000 In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews the philosopher and novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein about whether Philosophy has made any progress since the time of Plato. If you enjoy Philosophy Bites, please support us on Patreon or via the Paypal links on our blog.

]]> In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews the philosopher and novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein about whether Philosophy has made any progress since the time of Plato. If you enjoy Philosophy Bites, please support us on Patreon or via the Paypal links on our blog.

]]> 15:30 false full Adam Swift on Parental Partiality Adam Swift on Parental Partiality Mon, 27 Oct 2014 13:31:45 +0000 Most people think it is acceptable to advantage their children, but how far should this go? Adam Swift discusses the limits of parental partiality in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Most people think it is acceptable to advantage their children, but how far should this go? Adam Swift discusses the limits of parental partiality in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 17:27 false full Keith Frankish on the Hard Problem and the Illusion of Qualia Keith Frankish on the Hard Problem and the Illusion of Qualia Sat, 11 Oct 2014 11:02:56 +0000 Keith Frankish discusses consciousness, subjective experience and the brain in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Keith Frankish discusses consciousness, subjective experience and the brain in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 15:04 false full Ted Honderich on What It Is to be Conscious Ted Honderich on What It Is to be Conscious Sat, 11 Oct 2014 10:52:10 +0000 In this episode Ted Honderich sketches his theory of the nature of consciousness.

]]> In this episode Ted Honderich sketches his theory of the nature of consciousness.

]]> 16:39 false full John Dupre on Genomics John Dupre on Genomics Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:43:33 +0000 Genomics is a new approach to understanding our biology, one with far-reaching consequences for our understanding of what we are and where are responsibilities lie. Philosopher of biology John Dupre explains in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Genomics is a new approach to understanding our biology, one with far-reaching consequences for our understanding of what we are and where are responsibilities lie. Philosopher of biology John Dupre explains in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 16:11 false full Peter Lamarque on Literature and Truth Peter Lamarque on Literature and Truth Sun, 14 Sep 2014 21:51:28 +0000 Many people have claimed that one of the benefits of reading writers like Dostoevsky and Shakespeare is that they convey important truths about the human condition. Peter Lamarque is sceptical about this way of speaking about literature. He explains why in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Many people have claimed that one of the benefits of reading writers like Dostoevsky and Shakespeare is that they convey important truths about the human condition. Peter Lamarque is sceptical about this way of speaking about literature. He explains why in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 17:53 false full Jennifer Nagel on Intuitions about Knoweldge Jennifer Nagel on Intuitions about Knoweldge Sun, 31 Aug 2014 06:40:43 +0000 Knowledge is part of our everyday lives. We know all kinds of things without even thinking about them. But what is going on here? Jennifer Nagel discusses our intutions about knowledge with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast

]]> Knowledge is part of our everyday lives. We know all kinds of things without even thinking about them. But what is going on here? Jennifer Nagel discusses our intutions about knowledge with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast

]]> 18:40 false full Tamar Gendler on Why Philosophers Use Examples Tamar Gendler on Why Philosophers Use Examples Sun, 17 Aug 2014 19:30:55 +0000 Why do philosophers use examples? Tamar Gendler explores this question in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Why do philosophers use examples? Tamar Gendler explores this question in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 14:25 false full Amia Srinivasan on Genealogy Amia Srinivasan on Genealogy Sat, 02 Aug 2014 13:11:17 +0000 Does it matter where our ideas came from? Friedrich Nietzsche famously diagnosed the origin of Christian morality in what he thought of as a slave mentality. Amia Srninivasan discusses genealogical reasoning with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Does it matter where our ideas came from? Friedrich Nietzsche famously diagnosed the origin of Christian morality in what he thought of as a slave mentality. Amia Srninivasan discusses genealogical reasoning with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 19:21 false full Seth Lazar on Sparing Civilians in War Seth Lazar on Sparing Civilians in War Sat, 19 Jul 2014 07:02:37 +0000 Why is it morally wrong to target civilians in war? Can civilians be distinguished clearly from combatants? Seth Lazar discusses these issues in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Why is it morally wrong to target civilians in war? Can civilians be distinguished clearly from combatants? Seth Lazar discusses these issues in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 15:54 false full Chris Betram on Rousseau's Moral Psychology Chris Betram on Rousseau's Moral Psychology Sun, 06 Jul 2014 20:37:37 +0000 Jean-Jacques Rousseau's insights into moral psychology and its impact on how we live are the subject of this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Jean-Jacques Rousseau's insights into moral psychology and its impact on how we live are the subject of this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 19:42 false full Roger Scruton on the Sacred Roger Scruton on the Sacred Tue, 24 Jun 2014 07:35:20 +0000 Is there any place for a notion of the sacred in contemporary life? Roger Scruton believes that there is. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses his understanding of the sacred and the part it plays in our experience of each other.

]]> Is there any place for a notion of the sacred in contemporary life? Roger Scruton believes that there is. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses his understanding of the sacred and the part it plays in our experience of each other.

]]> 16:05 false full Regina Rini on the Moral Self and Psychology Regina Rini on the Moral Self and Psychology Sun, 08 Jun 2014 20:30:49 +0000 What can experimental psychology contribute to our self-development as moral agents? Philosopher Regina Rini explores this question in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> What can experimental psychology contribute to our self-development as moral agents? Philosopher Regina Rini explores this question in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 17:51 false full Simon Blackburn on Narcissism Simon Blackburn on Narcissism Sat, 24 May 2014 11:28:34 +0000 Vanity, smugness, narcissism - they're not good, but they're not all the same thing. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Simon Blackburn explores what's wrong with narcissism and how it differs from related concepts.

]]> Vanity, smugness, narcissism - they're not good, but they're not all the same thing. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Simon Blackburn explores what's wrong with narcissism and how it differs from related concepts.

]]> 15:29 false full Norman Daniels on the Philosophy of Healthcare Norman Daniels on the Philosophy of Healthcare Tue, 13 May 2014 09:32:56 +0000 Should we be striving to reduce health inequalities? If so, how? Harvard philosopher Norman Daniels discusses this question in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Should we be striving to reduce health inequalities? If so, how? Harvard philosopher Norman Daniels discusses this question in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 16:58 false full Tom Stoneham on George Berkeley's Immaterialism Tom Stoneham on George Berkeley's Immaterialism Sun, 27 Apr 2014 18:50:31 +0000 George Berkeley was famous for arguing that objects are really just ideas. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Tom Stoneham clarifies what he meant by this.

]]> George Berkeley was famous for arguing that objects are really just ideas. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Tom Stoneham clarifies what he meant by this.

]]> 18:55 false full Michael Ignatieff on Political Theory and Political Practice Michael Ignatieff on Political Theory and Political Practice Sat, 12 Apr 2014 21:29:20 +0000 Michael Ignatieff was an academic with a keen inerest in political theory before he learnt the hard way about politics in practice. He was an academic who became leader of the opposition in Canada then lost heavily in the 2011 Prime Ministerial election. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses the relationship between theory and practice in politics with Nigel Warburton.

]]> Michael Ignatieff was an academic with a keen inerest in political theory before he learnt the hard way about politics in practice. He was an academic who became leader of the opposition in Canada then lost heavily in the 2011 Prime Ministerial election. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses the relationship between theory and practice in politics with Nigel Warburton.

]]> 18:11 false full Stephen Darwall on Moral Accountability Stephen Darwall on Moral Accountability Sun, 30 Mar 2014 18:57:14 +0000 Moral accountability is at the heart of moral obligation and it reveals much about the attitudes we hold to each otehr. Yale professor Stephen Darwall explains what this means in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Moral accountability is at the heart of moral obligation and it reveals much about the attitudes we hold to each otehr. Yale professor Stephen Darwall explains what this means in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 16:57 false full David Papineau on Philosophy and Sport David Papineau on Philosophy and Sport Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:35:50 +0000 David Papineau discusses a range of specific sporting incidents that are of philosophical interest in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. David Papineau has a weblog on philosophy and sport: 'More Important Than That'

]]> David Papineau discusses a range of specific sporting incidents that are of philosophical interest in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. David Papineau has a weblog on philosophy and sport: 'More Important Than That'

]]> 21:45 false full Roberto Mangabeira Unger on Deep Freedom Roberto Mangabeira Unger on Deep Freedom Tue, 04 Mar 2014 09:31:30 +0000 Roberto Unger argues that contemporary political progressives have abandoned what 19th century liberals knew: that some ways of living are better than others. In this conversation with Nigel Warburton he argues that we need a different concept of freedom, one that will allow humans to thrive.

]]> Roberto Unger argues that contemporary political progressives have abandoned what 19th century liberals knew: that some ways of living are better than others. In this conversation with Nigel Warburton he argues that we need a different concept of freedom, one that will allow humans to thrive.

]]> 17:18 false full Nicola Lacey on H.L.A.Hart and Legal Positivism Nicola Lacey on H.L.A.Hart and Legal Positivism Mon, 24 Feb 2014 10:14:49 +0000 H.L.A. Hart made significant contributions to legal philosophy. Nicola Lacey discusses his legal positivism in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> H.L.A. Hart made significant contributions to legal philosophy. Nicola Lacey discusses his legal positivism in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 18:23 false full John Skorupski on Normativity John Skorupski on Normativity Sun, 09 Feb 2014 19:00:00 +0000 Some statements are descriptive, such as 'Philosophy Bites is a podcast series'; others are normative, such as 'You ought to tell the truth'. But what exactly is normativity? John Skorupski explores this question in conversation with David Edmonds.

]]> Some statements are descriptive, such as 'Philosophy Bites is a podcast series'; others are normative, such as 'You ought to tell the truth'. But what exactly is normativity? John Skorupski explores this question in conversation with David Edmonds.

]]> 16:57 false full Tim Scanlon on What's Wrong with Inequality? Tim Scanlon on What's Wrong with Inequality? Sat, 25 Jan 2014 18:51:21 +0000 Is a concern for inequality of wealth just a form of envy? Are there good reasons for objecting to inequality? Harvard philosopher Tim Scanlon discusses these questions in converation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Is a concern for inequality of wealth just a form of envy? Are there good reasons for objecting to inequality? Harvard philosopher Tim Scanlon discusses these questions in converation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 14:53 false full Emma Borg on Language and Context Emma Borg on Language and Context Tue, 07 Jan 2014 20:39:20 +0000 How much of the meaning of what we say depends on its context of utterance? Is there a role for literal meaning. Emma Borg discusses these questions with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> How much of the meaning of what we say depends on its context of utterance? Is there a role for literal meaning. Emma Borg discusses these questions with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 20:36 false full Patricia Churchland on Self Control Patricia Churchland on Self Control Sun, 22 Dec 2013 15:12:32 +0000 Neurophilosopher Pat Churchland discusses the insights that neuroscience can give us into the nature of self control in this episode of the Philosophyh Bites podcast.

]]> Neurophilosopher Pat Churchland discusses the insights that neuroscience can give us into the nature of self control in this episode of the Philosophyh Bites podcast.

]]> 18:19 false full Jennifer Saul on Implicit Bias Jennifer Saul on Implicit Bias Sat, 07 Dec 2013 20:58:04 +0000 Implicit biases are tricky. We all have them, apparently, but we don't realise we have them. What are the implications of these biases? Does it, perhaps, go some way to explaining why there are so few women in academic philosophy? Jennifer Saul discusses these questions with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Implicit biases are tricky. We all have them, apparently, but we don't realise we have them. What are the implications of these biases? Does it, perhaps, go some way to explaining why there are so few women in academic philosophy? Jennifer Saul discusses these questions with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 16:01 false full Adrian Moore on Bernard Williams on Ethics Adrian Moore on Bernard Williams on Ethics Sat, 23 Nov 2013 18:13:04 +0000 Bernard Williams was one of the most brilliant philosophers of his generation. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Adrian Moore discusses his ideas about Ethics.

]]> Bernard Williams was one of the most brilliant philosophers of his generation. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Adrian Moore discusses his ideas about Ethics.

]]> 21:32 false full Rom Harre on the Linguistic Turn in Philosophy Rom Harre on the Linguistic Turn in Philosophy Sun, 10 Nov 2013 17:38:49 +0000 For this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Rom Harre discusses and illustrates the so-called Linguistic Turn in Philosophy, the focus on actual uses of language that was advocated by the later Wittgenstein, J.L. Austin, Gilbert Ryle and others.

]]> For this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Rom Harre discusses and illustrates the so-called Linguistic Turn in Philosophy, the focus on actual uses of language that was advocated by the later Wittgenstein, J.L. Austin, Gilbert Ryle and others.

]]> 15:47 false full Robert Talisse on the Importance of Arguments in Politics Robert Talisse on the Importance of Arguments in Politics Sat, 26 Oct 2013 22:24:00 +0000 Why is argument so important in politics? Bob Talisse, co-author of Why We Argue (and how we should), explores this issue in conversation with David Edmonds for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Why is argument so important in politics? Bob Talisse, co-author of Why We Argue (and how we should), explores this issue in conversation with David Edmonds for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 18:59 false full John Tasioulas on Human Rights John Tasioulas on Human Rights Sat, 12 Oct 2013 10:29:45 +0000 What are human rights? Are they simply legal rights? What is their relation to morality? John Tasioulas discusses the basis of human rights in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> What are human rights? Are they simply legal rights? What is their relation to morality? John Tasioulas discusses the basis of human rights in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 21:13 false full Eric Schwitzgebel on the Ethical Behaviour of Ethics Professors Eric Schwitzgebel on the Ethical Behaviour of Ethics Professors Sat, 28 Sep 2013 09:34:40 +0000 You might expect people who specialize in moral philosophy to behave better than other people. Eric Schwitzgebel has done some empirical investigation of whether this is the case, and it doesn't seem to be. What does that show about ethics? Philosophy Bites investigates.

]]> You might expect people who specialize in moral philosophy to behave better than other people. Eric Schwitzgebel has done some empirical investigation of whether this is the case, and it doesn't seem to be. What does that show about ethics? Philosophy Bites investigates.

]]> 16:06 false full Alison Gopnik on Hume and Buddhism Alison Gopnik on Hume and Buddhism Sat, 14 Sep 2013 06:40:58 +0000 Many people have noticed similarities between what David Hume wrote about the self and Buddhist teaching on this subject. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites archive Alison Gopnik discusses the possibility that there was a direct route of influence.

]]> Many people have noticed similarities between what David Hume wrote about the self and Buddhist teaching on this subject. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites archive Alison Gopnik discusses the possibility that there was a direct route of influence.

]]> 15:50 false full David Edmonds on Trolley Problems David Edmonds on Trolley Problems Sun, 01 Sep 2013 15:34:39 +0000 Is it ever morally acceptable to kill one person to save many? Most people agree that in some extreme circumstances this, though psychologically difficult, can be the right action to take. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, Nigel Warburton interviews David Edmonds (co-creator of the Philosophy Bites podcast) about the life and death thought experiments known as Trolley Problems. David Edmonds book about Trolley Problems Would You Kill the Fat Man? will be published in Autumn 2013 by Princeton University Press.

]]> Is it ever morally acceptable to kill one person to save many? Most people agree that in some extreme circumstances this, though psychologically difficult, can be the right action to take. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, Nigel Warburton interviews David Edmonds (co-creator of the Philosophy Bites podcast) about the life and death thought experiments known as Trolley Problems. David Edmonds book about Trolley Problems Would You Kill the Fat Man? will be published in Autumn 2013 by Princeton University Press.

]]> 17:16 false full Jessica Moss on Weakness of Will Jessica Moss on Weakness of Will Sat, 17 Aug 2013 08:48:35 +0000 You think you know what's best but don't do it. We've all been there. For Plato and Aristotle this weakness of will presented a philosophical problem. Jessica Moss explains their contrasting approaches to this topic in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> You think you know what's best but don't do it. We've all been there. For Plato and Aristotle this weakness of will presented a philosophical problem. Jessica Moss explains their contrasting approaches to this topic in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 12:58 false full Michael Martin on Hume on Taste Michael Martin on Hume on Taste Sat, 03 Aug 2013 22:21:00 +0000 David Hume's 'Of the Standard of Taste' focuses on judgements about beauty in writing. Can we say with any authority that one writer or work is better than another? Michael Martin gives a clear analysis of Hume's essay on this topic in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Reliable texts of Hume's works are available from www.davidhume.org

]]> David Hume's 'Of the Standard of Taste' focuses on judgements about beauty in writing. Can we say with any authority that one writer or work is better than another? Michael Martin gives a clear analysis of Hume's essay on this topic in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Reliable texts of Hume's works are available from www.davidhume.org

]]> 17:37 false full Samuel Scheffler on the Afterlife Samuel Scheffler on the Afterlife Sat, 20 Jul 2013 12:49:07 +0000 What do we really care about? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Samuel Scheffler suggests that most of us care a lot about what happens after our deaths, and that affects what we feel about what is happening now and how we value it.

]]> What do we really care about? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Samuel Scheffler suggests that most of us care a lot about what happens after our deaths, and that affects what we feel about what is happening now and how we value it.

]]> 17:43 false full Noel Carroll on Humour and Morality Noel Carroll on Humour and Morality Sat, 06 Jul 2013 23:10:07 +0000 Must humour be moral? What about jokes that rely on immoral attitudes? Can they be funny? Are humour and morality simply separate spheres. Noel Carroll explores the relationship between humour and morality in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Must humour be moral? What about jokes that rely on immoral attitudes? Can they be funny? Are humour and morality simply separate spheres. Noel Carroll explores the relationship between humour and morality in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 19:23 false full Daniel Dennett on the Chinese Room Daniel Dennett on the Chinese Room Sun, 23 Jun 2013 14:51:20 +0000 Can computers think? John Searle famously used the Chinese Room thought experiment to suggest that they can't. Daniel Dennett is suspicious about the way the thought experiment is set up. In this conversation with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast he explains why.

]]> Can computers think? John Searle famously used the Chinese Room thought experiment to suggest that they can't. Daniel Dennett is suspicious about the way the thought experiment is set up. In this conversation with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast he explains why.

]]> 16:29 false full Dale Jamieson on Green Virtues Dale Jamieson on Green Virtues Sun, 09 Jun 2013 20:07:27 +0000 'How should we live?' is a basic philosophical question. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Dale Jamieson addresses the question in a period when human beings are having devastating effects on the environment. Which virtues should we cultivate in these conditions?

]]> 'How should we live?' is a basic philosophical question. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Dale Jamieson addresses the question in a period when human beings are having devastating effects on the environment. Which virtues should we cultivate in these conditions?

]]> 18:53 false full Simon Glendinning on Philosophy's Two Cultures Simon Glendinning on Philosophy's Two Cultures Mon, 27 May 2013 08:04:00 +0000 Most philosophers today self-identify as within an Analytic or a Continental tradition. Where did these two cultures of philosophy come from? What role does Continental Philosophy play for Analytic Philosophy? Simon Glendinning investigates these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Most philosophers today self-identify as within an Analytic or a Continental tradition. Where did these two cultures of philosophy come from? What role does Continental Philosophy play for Analytic Philosophy? Simon Glendinning investigates these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 16:48 false full Leslie Green on Same Sex Marriage Leslie Green on Same Sex Marriage Sat, 11 May 2013 09:54:00 +0000 Is there any reasonable objection to same sex marriage? Les Green discusses this controversial issue from a philosphical perspective with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Is there any reasonable objection to same sex marriage? Les Green discusses this controversial issue from a philosphical perspective with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 15:39 false full John Mikhail on Battery and Morality John Mikhail on Battery and Morality Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:28:43 +0000 Hitting someone, throwing a ball hard at someone's head, spitting at someone: these are all examples of harmful acts, called 'battery' in Tort Law, and most of us judge those who do such things without the victim's implied or actual consent as morally blameworthy. Could widespread aversion towards such acts be due to some kind of fundamental moral principle? John Mikhail discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Hitting someone, throwing a ball hard at someone's head, spitting at someone: these are all examples of harmful acts, called 'battery' in Tort Law, and most of us judge those who do such things without the victim's implied or actual consent as morally blameworthy. Could widespread aversion towards such acts be due to some kind of fundamental moral principle? John Mikhail discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 18:44 false full Noel Malcolm on Hobbes' Leviathan in Context Noel Malcolm on Hobbes' Leviathan in Context Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:10:38 +0000 Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan, published in 1651, remains one of the great works of political philosophy. Noel Malcolm has recently published a 3 volume scholarly edition of this book, based on decades of research. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses how a better understanding of the context in which Hobbes was writing can lead to new insights. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan, published in 1651, remains one of the great works of political philosophy. Noel Malcolm has recently published a 3 volume scholarly edition of this book, based on decades of research. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses how a better understanding of the context in which Hobbes was writing can lead to new insights. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 17:19 false full Mark Rowlands on Philosophy and Running Mark Rowlands on Philosophy and Running Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:43:59 +0000 Is there any connection between philosophy and running. Mark Rowlands, who began running to exercise his pet wolf thinks there is. Find out why in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, which was recorded at the 2013 'Words by the Water' Literary Festival at Keswick. Philosophy Bites is made in association with theInstitute of Philosophy.

]]> Is there any connection between philosophy and running. Mark Rowlands, who began running to exercise his pet wolf thinks there is. Find out why in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, which was recorded at the 2013 'Words by the Water' Literary Festival at Keswick. Philosophy Bites is made in association with theInstitute of Philosophy.

]]> 11:38 false full John Gardner on Constitutions John Gardner on Constitutions Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:13:38 +0000 What are constitutions and how are we to interpret them? John Gardner addresses these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in assocation with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What are constitutions and how are we to interpret them? John Gardner addresses these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in assocation with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 17:30 false full Fiona Macpherson on Hallucination Fiona Macpherson on Hallucination Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:23:00 +0000 What is a hallucination? How does it differ from an illusion? Fiona Macpherson of Glasgow University discusses these questions with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What is a hallucination? How does it differ from an illusion? Fiona Macpherson of Glasgow University discusses these questions with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 14:37 false full Jeff McMahan on Gun Control Jeff McMahan on Gun Control Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:10:03 +0000 Jeff McMahan argues against the private ownership of guns in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Jeff McMahan argues against the private ownership of guns in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 18:54 false full Colin McGinn on Descartes on Innate Knowledge Colin McGinn on Descartes on Innate Knowledge Sat, 02 Feb 2013 15:20:46 +0000 Descartes believed that we can have knowledge that was independent of experience. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Colin McGinn makes a case for there being some such knowledge. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Descartes believed that we can have knowledge that was independent of experience. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Colin McGinn makes a case for there being some such knowledge. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 15:07 false full Tom Sorell on Surveillance Tom Sorell on Surveillance Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:31:30 +0000 What, if anything, is wrong with surveillance? Why value privacy? Tom Sorrell answers these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in assocation with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What, if anything, is wrong with surveillance? Why value privacy? Tom Sorrell answers these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in assocation with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 18:21 false full John Campbell on Schizophrenia John Campbell on Schizophrenia Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:18:00 +0000 What can philosophers learn from schizophrenia? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast John Campbell discusses this intriguing question with David Edmonds. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What can philosophers learn from schizophrenia? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast John Campbell discusses this intriguing question with David Edmonds. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 20:00 false full Kendall Walton on Photography Kendall Walton on Photography Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:24:21 +0000 Philosopher Kendall Walton argues that we can literally see through photographs in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Philosopher Kendall Walton argues that we can literally see through photographs in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 20:18 false full Alan Ryan on Freedom and Its History Alan Ryan on Freedom and Its History Sat, 08 Dec 2012 11:02:09 +0000 Ancient and modern concepts of freedom differ. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast political philosopher Alan Ryan compares and contrasts ancient and modern concepts of freedom in conversation with Nigel Warburton. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Ancient and modern concepts of freedom differ. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast political philosopher Alan Ryan compares and contrasts ancient and modern concepts of freedom in conversation with Nigel Warburton. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 17:31 false full Who's Your Favourite Philosopher? Who's Your Favourite Philosopher? Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:25:51 +0000 To celebrate the launch of our second Philosophy Bites book Philosophy Bites Back, we've released this special episode of the podcast. We asked a wide range of philosophers the question 'Who's your favourite philosopher?' We got a wider range of answers, but some patterns emerge.

]]> To celebrate the launch of our second Philosophy Bites book Philosophy Bites Back, we've released this special episode of the podcast. We asked a wide range of philosophers the question 'Who's your favourite philosopher?' We got a wider range of answers, but some patterns emerge.

]]> 39:28 false full Peter Adamson on Avicenna's Flying Man Peter Adamson on Avicenna's Flying Man Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:40:49 +0000 Are we purely physical beings? Is the mind or soul immaterial? These questions have vexed philosophers for millenia. Avicenna, born in the 10th Century, believed he had a thought experiment that showed that we are not purely physical beings, the Flying Man thought experiment. Peter Adamson explains in this interview with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Are we purely physical beings? Is the mind or soul immaterial? These questions have vexed philosophers for millenia. Avicenna, born in the 10th Century, believed he had a thought experiment that showed that we are not purely physical beings, the Flying Man thought experiment. Peter Adamson explains in this interview with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 13:10 false full Tim Bayne on the Unity of Consicousness Tim Bayne on the Unity of Consicousness Sun, 11 Nov 2012 21:59:00 +0000 Is conscious experience unified? A tricky question. Philosopher of mind Tim Bayne investigates it in conversation with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Is conscious experience unified? A tricky question. Philosopher of mind Tim Bayne investigates it in conversation with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 15:07 false full Liane Young on Mind and Morality Liane Young on Mind and Morality Sat, 27 Oct 2012 11:30:04 +0000 An important aspect of understanding morality is accurate description of what happens when people make moral judgments. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton talks to psychologist and philosopher Liane Young about her experiments designed to shed light on moral intentions.

]]> An important aspect of understanding morality is accurate description of what happens when people make moral judgments. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton talks to psychologist and philosopher Liane Young about her experiments designed to shed light on moral intentions.

]]> 12:55 false full Gary Francione on Animal Abolitionism Gary Francione on Animal Abolitionism Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:31:52 +0000 How should we treat animals? Jeremy Bentham argued that we should weigh animal suffering in our moral decision making, and Peter Singer's concept of speciesism is a modern version of that utilitarian approach. Gary L. Francione argues that philosophers like Peter Singer who focus on animal welfare have not gone far enough: what matters is that we shouldn't use animals at all. He calls his approach abolitionism. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> How should we treat animals? Jeremy Bentham argued that we should weigh animal suffering in our moral decision making, and Peter Singer's concept of speciesism is a modern version of that utilitarian approach. Gary L. Francione argues that philosophers like Peter Singer who focus on animal welfare have not gone far enough: what matters is that we shouldn't use animals at all. He calls his approach abolitionism. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 16:48 false full Richard Sorabji on Mahatma Gandhi as Philosopher Richard Sorabji on Mahatma Gandhi as Philosopher Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:33:56 +0000 Richard Sorabji discusses Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence in this the 200th episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Richard Sorabji discusses Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence in this the 200th episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 17:15 false full Tim Crane on Non-Existence Tim Crane on Non-Existence Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:37:00 +0000 How can we talk about things that don't exist? Tim Crane explores this question in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> How can we talk about things that don't exist? Tim Crane explores this question in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 15:49 false full Michael Tye on Pain Michael Tye on Pain Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:50:28 +0000 Consciousness of pain may seem straightforward, but as Michael Tye shows, in conversation with Nigel Warburton, a number of philosophical questions arise from the experience of pain. The Philosophy Bites podcast series is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Consciousness of pain may seem straightforward, but as Michael Tye shows, in conversation with Nigel Warburton, a number of philosophical questions arise from the experience of pain. The Philosophy Bites podcast series is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 13:02 false full Daniel Dennett on Free Will Worth Wanting Daniel Dennett on Free Will Worth Wanting Sat, 18 Aug 2012 07:49:00 +0000 What is free will and why should we care about it? Daniel C. Dennett addresses these questions in a wide-ranging Philosophy Bites interview with Nigel Warburton. Philosophy Bites is made in association with The Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What is free will and why should we care about it? Daniel C. Dennett addresses these questions in a wide-ranging Philosophy Bites interview with Nigel Warburton. Philosophy Bites is made in association with The Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 15:40 false full Patricia Churchland on What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Morality (originally on Bioethics Bites) Patricia Churchland on What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Morality (originally on Bioethics Bites) Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:38:24 +0000 Can science give us any insight into morality? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, originally released on Bioethics Bites, neurophilosopher Patricia Churcland argues that it can. Bioethics Bites is made in association with the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics with a grant from the Wellcome Institute.

]]> Can science give us any insight into morality? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, originally released on Bioethics Bites, neurophilosopher Patricia Churcland argues that it can. Bioethics Bites is made in association with the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics with a grant from the Wellcome Institute.

]]> 19:48 false full Rae Langton on Hate Speech Rae Langton on Hate Speech Sat, 28 Jul 2012 19:06:24 +0000 Is it true that words can't harm you? What about hate speech? In the US the First Amendment protects a wide range of free expression, far wider than is tolerated, for instance, in the United Kingdom. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Rae Langton discusses the phenomenon of hate speech and some of the moral questions it gives rise to. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Is it true that words can't harm you? What about hate speech? In the US the First Amendment protects a wide range of free expression, far wider than is tolerated, for instance, in the United Kingdom. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Rae Langton discusses the phenomenon of hate speech and some of the moral questions it gives rise to. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 15:20 false full Molly Crockett on Brain Chemistry and Moral Decision-Making (originally on Bioethics Bites) Molly Crockett on Brain Chemistry and Moral Decision-Making (originally on Bioethics Bites) Sun, 22 Jul 2012 20:08:59 +0000 Can moral decision-making be affected by chemical means? And if so, should we use drugs for this purpose? Molly Crockett's research in this area is the basis of this Philosophy Bites interview which was originally released on Bioethics Bites and made in association with the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and with a grant from the Wellcome Institute.

]]> Can moral decision-making be affected by chemical means? And if so, should we use drugs for this purpose? Molly Crockett's research in this area is the basis of this Philosophy Bites interview which was originally released on Bioethics Bites and made in association with the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and with a grant from the Wellcome Institute.

]]> 16:49 false full Huw Price on Backward Causation Huw Price on Backward Causation Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:53:14 +0000 Effects can't precede their causes, can they? The direction of causation is forwards not backwards. But this common belief doesn't mesh with every aspect of contemporary physics. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Huw Price discusses the counterintuitive idea that retro-causation might occur. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Effects can't precede their causes, can they? The direction of causation is forwards not backwards. But this common belief doesn't mesh with every aspect of contemporary physics. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Huw Price discusses the counterintuitive idea that retro-causation might occur. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 16:22 false full Hanna Pickard on Responsibility and Personality Disorder (originally on Bioethics Bites) Hanna Pickard on Responsibility and Personality Disorder (originally on Bioethics Bites) Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:11:54 +0000 Does a diagnosis of personality disorder exempt an individual from moral responsibility? Hanna Pickard discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. This episode was originally released on Bioethics Bites which was made in association with the Uehiro Centre with a grant from the Wellcome Trust.

]]> Does a diagnosis of personality disorder exempt an individual from moral responsibility? Hanna Pickard discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. This episode was originally released on Bioethics Bites which was made in association with the Uehiro Centre with a grant from the Wellcome Trust.

]]> 16:04 false full Jonathan Dancy on Moral Particularism Jonathan Dancy on Moral Particularism Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:24:00 +0000 Is morality a matter of applying general principles? Jonathan Dancy, a moral particularist, thinks not. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he defends moral particularism in conversation with Nigel Warburton. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Is morality a matter of applying general principles? Jonathan Dancy, a moral particularist, thinks not. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he defends moral particularism in conversation with Nigel Warburton. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 13:44 false full Tim Lewens on Selling Organs (originally on Bioethics Bites) Tim Lewens on Selling Organs (originally on Bioethics Bites) Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:32:32 +0000 Can it ever be acceptable to sell human body parts. Tim Lewens discusses this increasingly pertinent moral question with Nigel Warburton. This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast was originally released on Bioethics Bites and made in association with the Uehiro Centre with a grant from the Wellcome Trust.

]]> Can it ever be acceptable to sell human body parts. Tim Lewens discusses this increasingly pertinent moral question with Nigel Warburton. This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast was originally released on Bioethics Bites and made in association with the Uehiro Centre with a grant from the Wellcome Trust.

]]> 18:22 false full John Tomasi on Free Market Fairness John Tomasi on Free Market Fairness Sat, 16 Jun 2012 14:30:39 +0000 Is free market fairness an oxymoron? John Tomasi, author of Free Market Fairness, argues that economic freedom and social justice are compatible. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he explains his position in conversation with Nigel Warburton. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Is free market fairness an oxymoron? John Tomasi, author of Free Market Fairness, argues that economic freedom and social justice are compatible. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he explains his position in conversation with Nigel Warburton. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 18:26 false full Jonathan Wolff on Political Bioethics (originally on Bioethics Bites) Jonathan Wolff on Political Bioethics (originally on Bioethics Bites) Sun, 10 Jun 2012 23:09:49 +0000 How should health resources be distributed? Jonathan Wolff discusses this and related questions in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. This episode was originally released on Bioethics Bites in association with the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust.

]]> How should health resources be distributed? Jonathan Wolff discusses this and related questions in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. This episode was originally released on Bioethics Bites in association with the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust.

]]> 20:06 false full Fiery Cushman on Moral Luck Fiery Cushman on Moral Luck Sat, 02 Jun 2012 15:03:01 +0000 Should morality be immune from luck? It seems so. Yet outcomes beyond participants' control seem to affect our judgements of culpability. Fiery Cushman, a psychologist in the area of experimental philosophy (x-phi), has been investigating the phenomenon of moral luck and our apparently conflicting judgements about culpability and luck. In this interview with Nigel Warburton for the podcast Philosophy Bites he discusses his research on conflicting moral intuitions about outcomes, intentions, wrongness, culpabiity and punishment. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Should morality be immune from luck? It seems so. Yet outcomes beyond participants' control seem to affect our judgements of culpability. Fiery Cushman, a psychologist in the area of experimental philosophy (x-phi), has been investigating the phenomenon of moral luck and our apparently conflicting judgements about culpability and luck. In this interview with Nigel Warburton for the podcast Philosophy Bites he discusses his research on conflicting moral intuitions about outcomes, intentions, wrongness, culpabiity and punishment. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 14:46 false full Onora O'Neill on Trust (originally on Bioethics Bites) Onora O'Neill on Trust (originally on Bioethics Bites) Sun, 27 May 2012 18:06:28 +0000 Trust is crucial in areas of medicine and health. But what sort of explicit consent should doctors obtain before medical treatment? Onora O'Neill discusses the place of trust in areas of bioethics with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast (originally on Bioethics Bites, a series made in association with the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust).

]]> Trust is crucial in areas of medicine and health. But what sort of explicit consent should doctors obtain before medical treatment? Onora O'Neill discusses the place of trust in areas of bioethics with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast (originally on Bioethics Bites, a series made in association with the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust).

]]> 18:17 false full Adina Roskies on Neuroscience and Free Will Adina Roskies on Neuroscience and Free Will Sun, 20 May 2012 12:05:48 +0000 Some recent research in neuroscience seems to point to the conclusion that free will is an illusion. That's certainly the conclusion that some have drawn. But Adina Roskies is sceptical. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she explains to David Edmonds why she thinks that that conclusion isn't supported by the facts. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Some recent research in neuroscience seems to point to the conclusion that free will is an illusion. That's certainly the conclusion that some have drawn. But Adina Roskies is sceptical. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she explains to David Edmonds why she thinks that that conclusion isn't supported by the facts. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 17:48 false full NIck Bostrom on the Status Quo Bias NIck Bostrom on the Status Quo Bias Sun, 13 May 2012 23:07:54 +0000 Are we systematically biases against changing the status quo? It seems that we are. In this interview, originally released as part of the Bioethics Bites series, Nick Bostrom discusses this tendency and its implications when it comes to making decisions about cognitive enhancement. Bioethics Bites is made in association with the Oxford University Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust.

]]> Are we systematically biases against changing the status quo? It seems that we are. In this interview, originally released as part of the Bioethics Bites series, Nick Bostrom discusses this tendency and its implications when it comes to making decisions about cognitive enhancement. Bioethics Bites is made in association with the Oxford University Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust.

]]> 19:18 false full Galen Strawson on Panpsychism Galen Strawson on Panpsychism Sat, 05 May 2012 11:41:37 +0000 Could everything that exists have experiences? Is there something that it is like to be an electron? This sounds unlikey on first hearing, but in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Galen Strawson argues in conversation with Nigel Warburton, that panpsychism is the best explanation of how things are. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Could everything that exists have experiences? Is there something that it is like to be an electron? This sounds unlikey on first hearing, but in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Galen Strawson argues in conversation with Nigel Warburton, that panpsychism is the best explanation of how things are. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 11:03 false full Peter Singer on Life and Death Decision-Making (originally on Bioethics Bites) Peter Singer on Life and Death Decision-Making (originally on Bioethics Bites) Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:39:00 +0000 How should doctors, patients and family make end of life decisions? Peter Singer explores questions about euthanasia, abortion and autonomy in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this bonus episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast (originally released on Bioethics Bites). This episode was made as part of Bioethics Bites in association with the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust.

]]> How should doctors, patients and family make end of life decisions? Peter Singer explores questions about euthanasia, abortion and autonomy in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this bonus episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast (originally released on Bioethics Bites). This episode was made as part of Bioethics Bites in association with the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust.

]]> 16:21 false full Philip Pettit on Republicanism Philip Pettit on Republicanism Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:50:16 +0000 What is republicanism? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Philip Pettit outlines the key features of this important strand in political philosophy, one which has a continuing relevance today. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What is republicanism? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Philip Pettit outlines the key features of this important strand in political philosophy, one which has a continuing relevance today. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 22:24 false full Jeff McMahan on Moral Status (originally on Bioethics Bites) Jeff McMahan on Moral Status (originally on Bioethics Bites) Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:46:25 +0000 Disagreement about moral status is at the heart of many issues in practical ethics. In this bonus episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast (originally released on Bioethics Bites) Jeff McMahan, in conversation with Nigel Warburton, explores some of the questions surrounding the status of a human foetus, non-human animals, and those in persistent vegative states. Biothethics Bites is made in association with the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust.

]]> Disagreement about moral status is at the heart of many issues in practical ethics. In this bonus episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast (originally released on Bioethics Bites) Jeff McMahan, in conversation with Nigel Warburton, explores some of the questions surrounding the status of a human foetus, non-human animals, and those in persistent vegative states. Biothethics Bites is made in association with the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust.

]]> 18:57 false full Adrian Moore on Philosophy and Its History Adrian Moore on Philosophy and Its History Fri, 06 Apr 2012 09:26:00 +0000 What is the point of studying philosophy's past? Is it just to learn about the history of ideas? Is there something special about the history of philosophy that makes it different from the history of other subjects? Adrian Moore, author of a new book on the history of philosophy, The Evolution of Modern Metaphysics, discusses these questions with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What is the point of studying philosophy's past? Is it just to learn about the history of ideas? Is there something special about the history of philosophy that makes it different from the history of other subjects? Adrian Moore, author of a new book on the history of philosophy, The Evolution of Modern Metaphysics, discusses these questions with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 13:51 false full Julian Savulescu on Designer Babies (originally on Bioethics Bites) Julian Savulescu on Designer Babies (originally on Bioethics Bites) Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:48:01 +0000 Is it ethical to select advantageous genes and select against disadvantageous genes when having babies? Julian Savulescu, Director of the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics in Oxford, discusses this question with Nigel Warburton. This bonus episode was originally made for Bioethics Bites in association with the Uehiro Centre and made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust.

]]> Is it ethical to select advantageous genes and select against disadvantageous genes when having babies? Julian Savulescu, Director of the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics in Oxford, discusses this question with Nigel Warburton. This bonus episode was originally made for Bioethics Bites in association with the Uehiro Centre and made possible by a grant from the Wellcome Trust.

]]> 21:05 false full Neil Levy on Moral Responsibility and Consciousness Neil Levy on Moral Responsibility and Consciousness Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:29:58 +0000 Do recent discoveries in neuroscience threaten the notion of moral responsibility? Could we have moral responsibility without full consciousness of the significance of our actions? Neil Levy discusses these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Do recent discoveries in neuroscience threaten the notion of moral responsibility? Could we have moral responsibility without full consciousness of the significance of our actions? Neil Levy discusses these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 18:35 false full Ronald Dworkin on the Unity of Value Ronald Dworkin on the Unity of Value Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:56:08 +0000 Is liberty compatible with equality? Many philosophers think it can't be, and that pluralism is the correct response. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Ronald Dworkin argues that there is a fundamental unity of value. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Is liberty compatible with equality? Many philosophers think it can't be, and that pluralism is the correct response. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Ronald Dworkin argues that there is a fundamental unity of value. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 18:26 false full Guy Longworth on J.L. Austin and Ordinary Language Guy Longworth on J.L. Austin and Ordinary Language Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:47:33 +0000 J. L. Austin, who died in 1960, was an immensely influential philosopher whose method involved precise scrutiny of ordinary language: the precise words, the contexts in which they were uttered, and what people were doing by uttering them. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Guy Longworth discusses the key features of Austin's approach. Philosophy Bites is made in associaton with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> J. L. Austin, who died in 1960, was an immensely influential philosopher whose method involved precise scrutiny of ordinary language: the precise words, the contexts in which they were uttered, and what people were doing by uttering them. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Guy Longworth discusses the key features of Austin's approach. Philosophy Bites is made in associaton with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 15:25 false full Philip Schofield on Jeremy Bentham's Utilitarianism Philip Schofield on Jeremy Bentham's Utilitarianism Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:36:34 +0000 Jeremy Bentham, legal reformer and philosopher, was an early Utilitarian. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews Bentham scholar and head of the Bentham Project, Philip Schofield about Bentham's contribution to moral philosophy. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Jeremy Bentham, legal reformer and philosopher, was an early Utilitarian. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews Bentham scholar and head of the Bentham Project, Philip Schofield about Bentham's contribution to moral philosophy. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 15:19 false full Nicola Lacey on Criminal Responsibilityhttp Nicola Lacey on Criminal Responsibilityhttp Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:05:06 +0000 What is criminal responsibility? Is it a timeless concept, or does it have a historical aspect? Nicola Lacey addresses these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What is criminal responsibility? Is it a timeless concept, or does it have a historical aspect? Nicola Lacey addresses these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 17:40 false full Alain de Botton on Atheism 2.0 Alain de Botton on Atheism 2.0 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:36:43 +0000 Some atheists despise religion and ridicule it as absurd. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Alain de Botton, author of Religion for Atheists, takes a more pragmatic line, arguing that atheists can learn a great deal from religion. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Some atheists despise religion and ridicule it as absurd. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Alain de Botton, author of Religion for Atheists, takes a more pragmatic line, arguing that atheists can learn a great deal from religion. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 15:28 false full Kit Fine on What is Metaphysics?http Kit Fine on What is Metaphysics?http Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:17:15 +0000 Metaphysics is the philosophical study of reality. But what does that mean in pratice, and what are the limits of what it can reveal? Kit Fine addresses the question 'What is Metaphysics?' in discussion with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Metaphysics is the philosophical study of reality. But what does that mean in pratice, and what are the limits of what it can reveal? Kit Fine addresses the question 'What is Metaphysics?' in discussion with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 14:33 false full Brian Leiter on the Analytic/Continental Distinction Brian Leiter on the Analytic/Continental Distinction Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:29:46 +0000 Is there a useful distinction to be made between analytic and continental philosophy? Brian Leiter thinks not. Listen to him in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Is there a useful distinction to be made between analytic and continental philosophy? Brian Leiter thinks not. Listen to him in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 17:19 false full Melissa Lane on Plato and Sustainability Melissa Lane on Plato and Sustainability Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:43:44 +0000 What can Plato teach us about sustainability? According to Princeton's Melissa Lane, author of Eco-Republic, quite a lot. Melissa discusses this topic with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What can Plato teach us about sustainability? According to Princeton's Melissa Lane, author of Eco-Republic, quite a lot. Melissa discusses this topic with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 14:50 false full Tim Crane on Animal Minds Tim Crane on Animal Minds Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:25:43 +0000 What sort of minds do other animals have? Tim Crane discusses this intriguing question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What sort of minds do other animals have? Tim Crane discusses this intriguing question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 18:45 false full Sean Kelly on Homer and Philosophy Sean Kelly on Homer and Philosophy Sat, 05 Nov 2011 16:07:58 +0000 Homer is a great poet, but is he relevant to philosopy? Harvard University's Sean Kelly believes that he is and that we can glean important insights from studying Homer's work, insights about what it is to be human that might otherwise be overlooked. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Homer is a great poet, but is he relevant to philosopy? Harvard University's Sean Kelly believes that he is and that we can glean important insights from studying Homer's work, insights about what it is to be human that might otherwise be overlooked. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 17:43 false full Paul Boghossian on Moral Relativism Paul Boghossian on Moral Relativism Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:41:46 +0000 Are moral judgements simply relative to culture? Are moral relativists in the grip of a fundamental confusion, or is that just the view of a philosophical subculture? Paul Boghossian suggests that moral relativism is an untenable position in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Are moral judgements simply relative to culture? Are moral relativists in the grip of a fundamental confusion, or is that just the view of a philosophical subculture? Paul Boghossian suggests that moral relativism is an untenable position in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 17:11 false full Jonathan Glover on Systems of Belief Jonathan Glover on Systems of Belief Sun, 09 Oct 2011 07:41:50 +0000 Beliefs are important. Wars are fought over conflicting belief systems. Philosophers ask 'What is it reasonable to believe?' Can philosophers, then, give us any insights into what is going on when belief systems clash? Jonathan Glover discusses this issue with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy

]]> Beliefs are important. Wars are fought over conflicting belief systems. Philosophers ask 'What is it reasonable to believe?' Can philosophers, then, give us any insights into what is going on when belief systems clash? Jonathan Glover discusses this issue with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy

]]> 20:03 false full Dan Sperber on the Enigma of Reasonhthttps://www.dan.sperber.fr/ Dan Sperber on the Enigma of Reasonhthttps://www.dan.sperber.fr/ Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:40:00 +0000 Our reasoning capacity sets us apart from other animals. But reason is frequently prone to error. Why then did we evolve with a capacity for reason at all? This is a question that has vexed Dan Sperber - with Hugo Mercier he has been researching the topic. Dan Sperber discusses their research and conclusions with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in assocation with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Our reasoning capacity sets us apart from other animals. But reason is frequently prone to error. Why then did we evolve with a capacity for reason at all? This is a question that has vexed Dan Sperber - with Hugo Mercier he has been researching the topic. Dan Sperber discusses their research and conclusions with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in assocation with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 12:59 false full Philip Pettit on Consequentialism Philip Pettit on Consequentialism Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:15:12 +0000 Philip Pettit discusses some common criticisms of consequentialism and how they might be met in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Philip Pettit discusses some common criticisms of consequentialism and how they might be met in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 20:18 false full Frank Jackson on What Mary Knew Frank Jackson on What Mary Knew Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:13:47 +0000 Frank Jackson is responsible for one of the most famous thought experiments in the philosophy of mind, one designed to show that physicalism is false. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he talks to Nigel Warburton about this thought experiment and how he has come to doubt the conclusions he originally drew from it. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Frank Jackson is responsible for one of the most famous thought experiments in the philosophy of mind, one designed to show that physicalism is false. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he talks to Nigel Warburton about this thought experiment and how he has come to doubt the conclusions he originally drew from it. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 15:12 false full Nick Bostrom on the Simulation Argument Nick Bostrom on the Simulation Argument Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:55:05 +0000 Could you be part of a computer simulation of reality? Sounds unlikely, doesn't it. But Nick Bostrom might make you think again about this. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses the Simulation Argument. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Could you be part of a computer simulation of reality? Sounds unlikely, doesn't it. But Nick Bostrom might make you think again about this. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses the Simulation Argument. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 14:30 false full Luc Bovens on Catholicism and HIV Luc Bovens on Catholicism and HIV Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:11:09 +0000 Luc Bovens, a philosopher at the London School of Economics argues that Catholic sexual morality should, on grounds of consistency within its doctrine, permit condom use for HIV discordant couples (in which one member has HIV and the other doesn't). Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Luc Bovens, a philosopher at the London School of Economics argues that Catholic sexual morality should, on grounds of consistency within its doctrine, permit condom use for HIV discordant couples (in which one member has HIV and the other doesn't). Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 15:01 true full Peter Singer on Henry Sidgwick's Ethics Peter Singer on Henry Sidgwick's Ethics Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:39:00 +0000 Henry Sidgwick, who died in 1900, is something of a philosophers' philosopher. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Peter Singer explains why he thinks this late Victorian Englishman is so important for the utilitarian tradition and why is ideas continue to have relevance. Philosophy Bites is made in assocation with the Institute of Philosophy

]]> Henry Sidgwick, who died in 1900, is something of a philosophers' philosopher. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Peter Singer explains why he thinks this late Victorian Englishman is so important for the utilitarian tradition and why is ideas continue to have relevance. Philosophy Bites is made in assocation with the Institute of Philosophy

]]> 12:47 false full Victor Tadros on Punishment Victor Tadros on Punishment Sun, 03 Jul 2011 17:26:00 +0000 How can state punishment of criminals be justified? Is it right that wrongdoers suffer? Victor Tadros investigates these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> How can state punishment of criminals be justified? Is it right that wrongdoers suffer? Victor Tadros investigates these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 19:34 false full Alison Gopnik on the Imagination Alison Gopnik on the Imagination Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:50:31 +0000 What role does imagination play in our lives? Why do we have an imagination at all? Alison Gopnik investigates these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What role does imagination play in our lives? Why do we have an imagination at all? Alison Gopnik investigates these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 15:07 false full John Mikhail on Universal Moral Grammar John Mikhail on Universal Moral Grammar Sat, 04 Jun 2011 05:27:54 +0000 Do we have an innate predisposition to form certain sorts of moral judgements? John Mikhail thinks we do. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, in an interview with David Edmonds, he explains why.

]]> Do we have an innate predisposition to form certain sorts of moral judgements? John Mikhail thinks we do. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, in an interview with David Edmonds, he explains why.

]]> 19:53 false full David Eagleman on Morality and the Brain David Eagleman on Morality and the Brain Sun, 22 May 2011 11:49:11 +0000 Neuroscientist David Eagleman explores questions about responsibility and culpability in the light of recent brain research in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Neuroscientist David Eagleman explores questions about responsibility and culpability in the light of recent brain research in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 12:52 false full Simon May on Love Simon May on Love Sat, 07 May 2011 11:04:16 +0000 Can love be defined? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Simon May, author of a recent book on the topic, argues that there's more in common between different kinds of love than many people realise.

Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy

]]> Can love be defined? In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Simon May, author of a recent book on the topic, argues that there's more in common between different kinds of love than many people realise.

Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy

]]> 15:05 false full Paul Russell on David Hume's Treatise Paul Russell on David Hume's Treatise Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:02:14 +0000 The standard reading of David Hume's Treatise is that it reveals him as a sceptic and also as an advocate of a science of man. These two aspects seem to be in tension. The sceptical Hume seems opposed to the more positive contribution he makes about human nature. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Paul Russell suggests a way of solving this riddle. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> The standard reading of David Hume's Treatise is that it reveals him as a sceptic and also as an advocate of a science of man. These two aspects seem to be in tension. The sceptical Hume seems opposed to the more positive contribution he makes about human nature. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Paul Russell suggests a way of solving this riddle. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 13:18 false full Pascal Bruckner on the Pursuit of Happiness Pascal Bruckner on the Pursuit of Happiness Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:26:18 +0000 Is the attempt to find happiness self-defeating? Have people always been so obsessed with the pursuit of happiness? Pascal Bruckner dis cusses these questions with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Is the attempt to find happiness self-defeating? Have people always been so obsessed with the pursuit of happiness? Pascal Bruckner dis cusses these questions with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 18:30 false full Noel Carroll on Humour Noel Carroll on Humour Sat, 09 Apr 2011 09:03:57 +0000 What is humour? Why do we have a sense of humour? Philosophers have been asking this sort of question for a while. Noel Carroll gives some answers, and tells some jokes, in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What is humour? Why do we have a sense of humour? Philosophers have been asking this sort of question for a while. Noel Carroll gives some answers, and tells some jokes, in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 15:12 false full Catharine MacKinnon on Gender Crime Catharine MacKinnon on Gender Crime Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:30:00 +0000 In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Catharine MacKinnon talks to Nigel Warburton about the concept of Gender Crime. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Catharine MacKinnon talks to Nigel Warburton about the concept of Gender Crime. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 17:30 true full Sarah Bakewell on Montaigne Sarah Bakewell on Montaigne Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:22:00 +0000 Michel de Montaigne is an unusual and likeable figure. His essays are quirky, honest, and strangely modern. Sarah Bakewell, author of a recent prize-winning book about Montaigne, How to Live, discusses Montaigne's life and work for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy

]]> Michel de Montaigne is an unusual and likeable figure. His essays are quirky, honest, and strangely modern. Sarah Bakewell, author of a recent prize-winning book about Montaigne, How to Live, discusses Montaigne's life and work for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy

]]> 00 false full Hugh Mellor on Frank Ramsey on Truth Hugh Mellor on Frank Ramsey on Truth Sat, 26 Feb 2011 12:46:00 +0000 Frank Ramsey was a remarkable philosopher and mathematician who made substantial original contributions to philosophy, economics and mathematics despite dying before he was 30 years old. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Hugh Mellor discusses Ramsey's ideas about truth.

Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy

]]> Frank Ramsey was a remarkable philosopher and mathematician who made substantial original contributions to philosophy, economics and mathematics despite dying before he was 30 years old. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Hugh Mellor discusses Ramsey's ideas about truth.

Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy

]]> 14:19 false full Jonathan Glover on Personality Disorder and Morality Jonathan Glover on Personality Disorder and Morality Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:14:00 +0000 The moral philosopher Jonathan Glover discusses questions about personality disorder, conscience, and responsibility in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy

]]> The moral philosopher Jonathan Glover discusses questions about personality disorder, conscience, and responsibility in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy

]]> 13:24 false full Cécile Fabre on Cosmopolitanism and War Cécile Fabre on Cosmopolitanism and War Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:53:49 +0000 There is a long tradition of just war theory, but how does it square with moral cosmopolitanism, the idea that individuals, not nations, should be our prime concern? Cécile Fabre discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> There is a long tradition of just war theory, but how does it square with moral cosmopolitanism, the idea that individuals, not nations, should be our prime concern? Cécile Fabre discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 14:36 false full Michael Sandel on Justice Michael Sandel on Justice Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:13:25 +0000 Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel discusses 3 different theories of Justice in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast: Bentham's, Kant's and Aristotle's. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel discusses 3 different theories of Justice in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast: Bentham's, Kant's and Aristotle's. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 21:25 false full Paul Russell on Fate Paul Russell on Fate Thu, 30 Dec 2010 23:49:23 +0000 Must it be? Do I really have a choice about what I do? I seem to be able to reason about what I will do, but do I have a choice about how I weight the different choices available? And where does luck come in? Paul Russell discusses the thorny question of whether or not we have control over our lives for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Must it be? Do I really have a choice about what I do? I seem to be able to reason about what I will do, but do I have a choice about how I weight the different choices available? And where does luck come in? Paul Russell discusses the thorny question of whether or not we have control over our lives for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 17:31 false full Martha Nussbaum on the Value of the Humanities Martha Nussbaum on the Value of the Humanities Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:19:02 +0000 Why bother studying the Humanities? Surely when resources are limited we should be concentrating on subjects that have clear economic benefits, shouldn't we? Not necessarily. Martha Nussbaum, author of Not For Profit, argues for the continuing importance of Humanities subjects, particularly Philosophy, in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Why bother studying the Humanities? Surely when resources are limited we should be concentrating on subjects that have clear economic benefits, shouldn't we? Not necessarily. Martha Nussbaum, author of Not For Profit, argues for the continuing importance of Humanities subjects, particularly Philosophy, in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 13:47 false full Philip Pettit on Group Agency Philip Pettit on Group Agency Sat, 18 Dec 2010 09:32:00 +0000 When a group of people acts together we can hold that group morally and legally responsible. But how does the group decide to act? Is a decision of the group simply the majoritarian sum of individual group members' views? Princeton philosopher Philip Pettit, who has written a book about this topic with Christian List of the LSE, discusses these issues with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> When a group of people acts together we can hold that group morally and legally responsible. But how does the group decide to act? Is a decision of the group simply the majoritarian sum of individual group members' views? Princeton philosopher Philip Pettit, who has written a book about this topic with Christian List of the LSE, discusses these issues with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 20:37 false full Helen Beebee on Laws of Nature Helen Beebee on Laws of Nature Sun, 05 Dec 2010 10:54:10 +0000 What is a law of nature? Is it merely a generalisation about how things behave? Or does it have a different status? Helen Beebee investigates these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What is a law of nature? Is it merely a generalisation about how things behave? Or does it have a different status? Helen Beebee investigates these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 16:58 false full Nick Phillipson on Adam Smith on What Human Beings Are Like Nick Phillipson on Adam Smith on What Human Beings Are Like Sat, 20 Nov 2010 22:28:00 +0000 Adam Smith, the great thinker of the Scottish Enlightenment, is best known as an economist. But much of his work was philosophical, and even his economic thinking is probably best understood as part of a larger project of attempting a science of humanity. Nick Phillipson, author of an acclaimed biography of Adam Smith, discusses Smith's philosophical agenda in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Adam Smith, the great thinker of the Scottish Enlightenment, is best known as an economist. But much of his work was philosophical, and even his economic thinking is probably best understood as part of a larger project of attempting a science of humanity. Nick Phillipson, author of an acclaimed biography of Adam Smith, discusses Smith's philosophical agenda in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 16:52 false full What is Philosophy? What is Philosophy? Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:47:13 +0000 What is Philosophy? We asked some of our contributors this question for this bonus episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What is Philosophy? We asked some of our contributors this question for this bonus episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 26:03 false full Gideon Rosen on Moral Responsibility Gideon Rosen on Moral Responsibility Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:16:10 +0000 What is moral responsibility? Are there ever grounds for saying that we have diminished responsibility? Gideon Rosen addresses these questions in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy

]]> What is moral responsibility? Are there ever grounds for saying that we have diminished responsibility? Gideon Rosen addresses these questions in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy

]]> 18:19 false full Alex Voorhoeve on Inequality Alex Voorhoeve on Inequality Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:57:06 +0000 Does inequality really matter? Or should we be more concerned with raising the standards of the least well off than any disparity between those who have and those who have not? Alex Voorhoeve of the London School of Economics discusses these questions with David Edmonds in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Does inequality really matter? Or should we be more concerned with raising the standards of the least well off than any disparity between those who have and those who have not? Alex Voorhoeve of the London School of Economics discusses these questions with David Edmonds in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 17:02 false full Michael Dummett on Frege Michael Dummett on Frege Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:04:52 +0000 Gottlob Frege was one of the founders of the movement known as analytic philosophy. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Michael Dummett explains why his ideas about how language relates to the world have been so important. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Gottlob Frege was one of the founders of the movement known as analytic philosophy. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Michael Dummett explains why his ideas about how language relates to the world have been so important. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 13:34 false full Daniel Everett on the Nature of Languag Daniel Everett on the Nature of Languag Sat, 25 Sep 2010 19:18:33 +0000 Since John Locke declared the child's mind a blank slate, philosophers have long debated the degree to which language-learning is innate. Are there are universal grammatical features that all languages share? Daniel Everett, who has spent many years among the Piraha, an Amazonian people who have a highly unusual language, believes that some of Noam Chomsky's claims about language acquisition are mistaken. Listen to him discussing the nature of language with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with The Institute of Philosophy

]]> Since John Locke declared the child's mind a blank slate, philosophers have long debated the degree to which language-learning is innate. Are there are universal grammatical features that all languages share? Daniel Everett, who has spent many years among the Piraha, an Amazonian people who have a highly unusual language, believes that some of Noam Chomsky's claims about language acquisition are mistaken. Listen to him discussing the nature of language with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with The Institute of Philosophy

]]> 13:32 false full Cynthia Freeland on Portraits Cynthia Freeland on Portraits Sat, 11 Sep 2010 10:35:16 +0000 What is a portrait? What can it reveal? Cynthia Freeland explores the nature of portraits in this interview with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy. A book, Philosophy Bites, based on 25 interviews, is now available from Oxford University Press.

]]> What is a portrait? What can it reveal? Cynthia Freeland explores the nature of portraits in this interview with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy. A book, Philosophy Bites, based on 25 interviews, is now available from Oxford University Press.

]]> 13:49 false full Joshua Knobe on Experimental Philosophy Joshua Knobe on Experimental Philosophy Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:23:00 +0000 Many people think that the idea of experiments in philosophy is a contradiction. Joshua Knobe disagrees. He is at the forefront of a new movement known as Experimental Philosophy. David Edmonds interviews him in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

There is now a Philosophy Bites book published by Oxford University Press - further details are available on www.philosophybites.com

]]> Many people think that the idea of experiments in philosophy is a contradiction. Joshua Knobe disagrees. He is at the forefront of a new movement known as Experimental Philosophy. David Edmonds interviews him in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

There is now a Philosophy Bites book published by Oxford University Press - further details are available on www.philosophybites.com

]]> 16:20 false full Peter Singer on the Life You Can Save Peter Singer on the Life You Can Save Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:03:24 +0000 If you saw a child drowning in a shallow pond would you save that child? If you would, why don't you give the small amount of money necessary to save a child from starvation or disease in parts of Africa? Peter Singer argues that the differences between the two cases are not as great as they first appear in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy - https://www.philosophy.sas.ac.uk

]]> If you saw a child drowning in a shallow pond would you save that child? If you would, why don't you give the small amount of money necessary to save a child from starvation or disease in parts of Africa? Peter Singer argues that the differences between the two cases are not as great as they first appear in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy - https://www.philosophy.sas.ac.uk

]]> 15:01 false full Hillel Steiner on Exploitation Hillel Steiner on Exploitation Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:22:53 +0000 What is exploitation? Hillel Steiner discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with The Institute of Philosophy www.philosophy.sas.ac.uk

]]> What is exploitation? Hillel Steiner discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with The Institute of Philosophy www.philosophy.sas.ac.uk

]]> 16:43 false full Stephen Neale on Meaning and Interpretation Stephen Neale on Meaning and Interpretation Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:00:00 +0000 We interpret each others' words all the time. How do we do this? What part do intentions play? Does this have any implications for interpreting laws? Stephen Neale discusses these issues in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in assocation with the Institute of Philosophy - for further information about the Institute see www.philosophy.sas.ac.uk

]]> We interpret each others' words all the time. How do we do this? What part do intentions play? Does this have any implications for interpreting laws? Stephen Neale discusses these issues in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in assocation with the Institute of Philosophy - for further information about the Institute see www.philosophy.sas.ac.uk

]]> 16:00 false full Susan Wolf on Meaning in Life Susan Wolf on Meaning in Life Sun, 04 Jul 2010 08:33:24 +0000 What gives meaning to a life? Susan Wolf discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> What gives meaning to a life? Susan Wolf discusses this question with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 14:08 false full Pat Churchland on Eliminative Materialism Pat Churchland on Eliminative Materialism Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:51:00 +0000 19:23 false full Jeff McMahan on Vegetarianism Jeff McMahan on Vegetarianism Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:11:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast.]]> Philosophy Bites podcast.]]> 16:01 false full David Chalmers on the Singularity David Chalmers on the Singularity Sat, 22 May 2010 09:49:51 +0000 16:55 false full Raymond Geuss on Realism in Political Philosophy Raymond Geuss on Realism in Political Philosophy Sat, 08 May 2010 08:02:00 +0000 Is it possible to be both utopian and realistic in political philosophy? In his second interview for the Philosophy Bites podcast Raymond Geuss argues that utopianism and realism need not be incompatible.

]]> Is it possible to be both utopian and realistic in political philosophy? In his second interview for the Philosophy Bites podcast Raymond Geuss argues that utopianism and realism need not be incompatible.

]]> 16:12 false full Robert Stern on Hegel on Dialectic Robert Stern on Hegel on Dialectic Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:47:00 +0000 Hegel's philosophy is notoriously difficult to grasp. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Robert Stern gives a lucid account of Hegel's notion of dialectic, the fundamental methodology in his philosophy. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> Hegel's philosophy is notoriously difficult to grasp. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Robert Stern gives a lucid account of Hegel's notion of dialectic, the fundamental methodology in his philosophy. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

]]> 00 false full Ned Block on Consciousness Ned Block on Consciousness Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:08:00 +0000 Ned Block talks to Nigel Warburton about some phenomena of consciousness in the latest episode of the podcast Philosophy Bites. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy (www.philosophy.sas.ac.uk).

]]> Ned Block talks to Nigel Warburton about some phenomena of consciousness in the latest episode of the podcast Philosophy Bites. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy (www.philosophy.sas.ac.uk).

]]> 14:54 false full Susan Neiman on Morality in the 21st Century Susan Neiman on Morality in the 21st Century Sat, 27 Mar 2010 08:34:00 +0000 How should we live now? This is the basic question that Susan Neiman addresses in conversation with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the podcast Philosophy Bites. Her answer draws on Enlightenment thinking. If you enjoy Philosophy Bites, you might also like Ethics Bites which can be found on iTunesU.

]]> How should we live now? This is the basic question that Susan Neiman addresses in conversation with Nigel Warburton for this episode of the podcast Philosophy Bites. Her answer draws on Enlightenment thinking. If you enjoy Philosophy Bites, you might also like Ethics Bites which can be found on iTunesU.

]]> 18:24 false full Galen Strawson on the Sense of Self Galen Strawson on the Sense of Self Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:12:00 +0000 Does everyone have a sense of self? What is it? Galen Strawson grapples with these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in the latest episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Does everyone have a sense of self? What is it? Galen Strawson grapples with these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in the latest episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 00 false full Jonathan Wolff on John Rawls' A Theory of Justice Jonathan Wolff on John Rawls' A Theory of Justice Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:58:00 +0000 John Rawls' A Theory of Justice is probably the most important work of political philosophy of the 20th Century. In this Philosophy Bites podcast Jonathan Wolff outlines the key features of that book and explores some of its limitations.

]]> John Rawls' A Theory of Justice is probably the most important work of political philosophy of the 20th Century. In this Philosophy Bites podcast Jonathan Wolff outlines the key features of that book and explores some of its limitations.

]]> 00 false full Jerrold Levinson on Music and Eros Jerrold Levinson on Music and Eros Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:40:00 +0000 Jerrold Levinson examines analogies between music an eros in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> Jerrold Levinson examines analogies between music an eros in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

]]> 00 false full Robert B. Talisse on Pragmatism Robert B. Talisse on Pragmatism Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:05:00 +0000 In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Robert B. Talisse in discussion with Nigel Warburton explains what the philosphical movement of Pragmatism was, and some of the differences between the ideas of its founders Pierce, Dewey and James.

]]> In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Robert B. Talisse in discussion with Nigel Warburton explains what the philosphical movement of Pragmatism was, and some of the differences between the ideas of its founders Pierce, Dewey and James.

]]> 00 false full Thomas Pogge on Global Justice and Health Thomas Pogge on Global Justice and Health Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:04:00 +0000 ]]> 00 false full Tzvetan Todorov on the Englightenment Today Tzvetan Todorov on the Englightenment Today Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:28:00 +0000 ]]> 00 false full Don Cupitt on Jesus as Philosopher Don Cupitt on Jesus as Philosopher Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:10:00 +0000 ]]> 00 false full A.C. Grayling on Bertrand Russell on Descriptions A.C. Grayling on Bertrand Russell on Descriptions Sun, 20 Dec 2009 08:12:00 +0000 ]]> 00 false full Catalin Avramescu on the Idea of Cannibalism Catalin Avramescu on the Idea of Cannibalism Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:36:00 +0000 ]]> 12:07 false full Jeff McMahan on Killing in War Jeff McMahan on Killing in War Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:18:00 +0000 ]]> 18:46 false full Richard Bradley on Understanding Decisions Richard Bradley on Understanding Decisions Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:31:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast. As a decision theorist, he views decisions as gambles involving weightings of beliefs and desires.
]]> 13:29 false full Tony Coady on Dirty Hands in Politics Tony Coady on Dirty Hands in Politics Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:24:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast focuses on the question of whether politicians need ever act immorally. Tony Coady (aka C.A.J. Coady), author of Messy Morality is in conversation with Nigel Warburton.
]]> 16:24 false full John Campbell on Berkeley's Puzzle John Campbell on Berkeley's Puzzle Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:17:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast.
]]> 14:42 false full Brian Leiter on Nietzsche Myths Brian Leiter on Nietzsche Myths Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:35:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast.
]]> 16:24 false full John Armstrong on What You Can Do With Philosophy John Armstrong on What You Can Do With Philosophy Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:19:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast
]]> 12:03 false full Walter Sinnott-Armstrong on Morality Without God Walter Sinnott-Armstrong on Morality Without God Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:55:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast.
]]> 13:42 false full Sabine Doring on Emotion Sabine Doring on Emotion Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +0000 ]]> 00 false full Ben Rogers on Pascal's Pensées Ben Rogers on Pascal's Pensées Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:37:00 +0000 Pensées is the subject of this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Few philosophers know the Pensées well, apart from the passage in which Pascal set forth his famous 'wager' - the idea that agnostics should gamble on God existing. Here Ben Rogers explains who Pascal was, and why his book is worth reading.
]]> 16:22 false full Marilyn McCord Adams on Evil Marilyn McCord Adams on Evil Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:53:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast Marilyn McCord Adams suggests that it is a problem for optimistic non-believers.
]]> 14:31 false full Luciano Floridi on the Fourth Revolution Luciano Floridi on the Fourth Revolution Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:51:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites. This is the fourth revolution.
]]> 13:59 false full Paul Snowdon on Persons and Animals Paul Snowdon on Persons and Animals Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:13:00 +0000 ]]> 20:06 false full Michael Sandel on What Shouldn't Be Sold Michael Sandel on What Shouldn't Be Sold Thu, 28 May 2009 22:58:00 +0000 ]]> 18:42 false full Allen Buchanan on Enhancement Allen Buchanan on Enhancement Sat, 16 May 2009 07:58:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites looks at ethical questions raised by enhancement. Technological developments have opened up many new opportunities for intervening in biological processes to improve ourselves. Allen Buchanan of Duke University discusses some of these and their implications in conversation with Nigel Warburton.
]]> 19:38 false full Walter Sinnott-Armstrong on Moral Psychology Walter Sinnott-Armstrong on Moral Psychology Sat, 02 May 2009 13:29:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast Walter Sinnott-Armstrong discusses the relevance of psychological research to moral philosophy.
]]> 14:23 false full Thomas Hurka on Pleasure Thomas Hurka on Pleasure Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:55:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites.]]> 17:18 false full Terence Irwin on Aristotle's Ethics Terence Irwin on Aristotle's Ethics Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:11:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast focuses on Aristotle's Ethics. In conversation with Nigel Warburton, Terence Irwin of Oxford University explains the key features of this influential work.
]]> 17:29 false full Raymond Tallis on Assisted Dying Raymond Tallis on Assisted Dying Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:08:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast Raymond Tallis, who is both an eminent gerontologist and philosopher, discusses this topic and some of the moral issues surrounding it with interviewer Nigel Warburton.]]> 00 false full Julian Savulescu on the 'Yuk' Factor Julian Savulescu on the 'Yuk' Factor Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:56:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast.
]]> 13:11 false full Sebastian Gardner on Sartre on Bad Faith Sebastian Gardner on Sartre on Bad Faith Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:34:00 +0000 Being and Nothingness. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Sebastian Gardner explains what Sartre meant by Bad Faith.
]]> 15:05 false full Keith Ward on Idealism in Eastern and Western Philosophy Keith Ward on Idealism in Eastern and Western Philosophy Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:46:00 +0000 ]]> 16:33 false full David Papineau on Scientific Realism David Papineau on Scientific Realism Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:40:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites.
]]> 18:48 false full Kate Soper on Alternative Hedonism Kate Soper on Alternative Hedonism Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:29:00 +0000 ]]> 15:10 false full Chandran Kukathas on Genocide Chandran Kukathas on Genocide Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:57:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast, perhaps the received definition of this term needs refinement.
]]> 15:32 false full M.M. McCabe on the Paradox of Inquiry M.M. McCabe on the Paradox of Inquiry Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:17:00 +0000 The Meno, Plato presented an apparent paradox about inquiry. M.M. McCabe discusses this paradox and its continuing relevance.
]]> 16:41 false full Raymond Tallis on Parmenides Raymond Tallis on Parmenides Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:08:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast.
]]> 15:16 false full Don Cupitt on Non-Realism about God Don Cupitt on Non-Realism about God Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:09:00 +0000 The Sea of Faith was extremely influential, giving birth to a theological movement, believes that most religion is too anthropomorphic. In this interview for the Philosophy Bites podcast he explains his non-realist approach to God.
]]> 15:28 false full Wendy Brown on Tolerance Wendy Brown on Tolerance Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:16:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites.
]]> 14:20 false full Anne Phillips on Political Representation Anne Phillips on Political Representation Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:42:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast.
]]> 18:08 false full Anthony Grayling on Bombing Civilians in Wartime Anthony Grayling on Bombing Civilians in Wartime Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:23:00 +0000 ]]> 12:49 false full Christopher Shields on Personal Identity Christopher Shields on Personal Identity Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:48:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites Christopher Shields addresses this question of personal identity, one which, as he points out, has perplexed philosophers since antiquity.
]]> 21:38 false full Alexander Nehamas on Friendship Alexander Nehamas on Friendship Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:24:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast.
]]> 12:49 false full Raymond Geuss on Real Politics Raymond Geuss on Real Politics Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:12:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites he explains why he believes philosophers such as Robert Nozick and John Rawls were fundamentally misguided in the way they approached political philosophy.]]> 19:27 false full Roger Crisp on Virtue Roger Crisp on Virtue Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:30:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast.
]]> 14:05 false full Anthony Appiah on Experiments in Ethics Anthony Appiah on Experiments in Ethics Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:54:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast.
]]> 15:06 false full Christopher Janaway on Nietzsche on Morality Christopher Janaway on Nietzsche on Morality Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:05:00 +0000 The Genealogy of Morality provides a radical view of the origins of our values. Nigel Warburton interviews Christopher Janaway about this important book in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.
]]> 14:12 false full Peter Cave on Paradoxes Peter Cave on Paradoxes Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:15:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews Peter Cave about paradoxes and their relevance to philosophy.]]> 15:58 false full Adrian Moore on Kant's Metaphysics Adrian Moore on Kant's Metaphysics Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:45:00 +0000 Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is a notoriously difficult work. In this interview for Philosophy Bites A.W. Moore of Oxford University gives a succinct account of this complex and influential attempt to clarify the limits of human understanding.
]]> 20:00 false full Barry C. Smith on Neuroscience Barry C. Smith on Neuroscience Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:16:00 +0000 a priori. Barry C. Smith gives an insight in to this intriguing area in this episode of Philosophy Bites.
]]> 13:24 false full Ray Monk on Philosophy and Biography Ray Monk on Philosophy and Biography Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:46:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast. Can an understanding the life of a philosopher help us understand that philosopher's work? Is there anything that philosophers can learn from biography? Monk as author of biographies of Ludwig Wittgenstein and Bertrand Russell, two very different personalities, is well-placed to address these questions.]]> 13:36 false full M.M. McCabe on Socratic Method M.M. McCabe on Socratic Method Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:39:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites explores the nature of Socratic Method and Socrates' claim that the unexamined life is not worth living.
]]> 13:04 false full Aaron Ridley on Nietzsche on Art and Truth Aaron Ridley on Nietzsche on Art and Truth Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:16:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites Nigel Warburton interviews Aaron Ridley about this topic.
]]> 15:35 false full Clare Carlisle on Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling Clare Carlisle on Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:48:00 +0000 Fear and Trembling retells and interprets the story of Abraham and Isaac. In Kierkegaard's hands the story becomes a model for the human predicament. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Clare Carlisle provides an interesting overview of some of Kierkegaard's themes in this book.
]]> 13:09 false full Alex Neill - the Paradox of Tragedy Alex Neill - the Paradox of Tragedy Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:47:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast Alex Neill explains what the paradox of tragedy is, and shows how he thinks it can be dissolved. He also relates this discussion to related questions about our experience of horror movies.
]]> 16:34 false full Quentin Skinner on Machiavelli's The Prince Quentin Skinner on Machiavelli's The Prince Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:00:00 +0000 The Prince is one of the most notorious works of political philosophy ever written. Quentin Skinner sets it in its historical context and explains its key themes in this episode of Philosophy Bites.
]]> 25:52 false full Peter Adamson on Plotinus on Evil Peter Adamson on Plotinus on Evil Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:18:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites Peter Adamson explains what Plotinus had to say about evil.
]]> 14:54 false full Matthew Kramer on Legal Rights Matthew Kramer on Legal Rights Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:17:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites.
]]> 15:04 false full Melissa Lane on Rousseau on Modern Society Melissa Lane on Rousseau on Modern Society Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:34:00 +0000 Modern society is for most people synonymous with progress. Not for the eighteenth century thinker Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Rousseau believed that civilization corrupts us in certain ways. Melissa Lane explains Rousseau's views on progress in this episode of Philosophy Bites.

]]> Modern society is for most people synonymous with progress. Not for the eighteenth century thinker Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Rousseau believed that civilization corrupts us in certain ways. Melissa Lane explains Rousseau's views on progress in this episode of Philosophy Bites.

]]> 16:39 false full John Broome on Weighing Lives John Broome on Weighing Lives Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:10:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites John Broome presents his view of how such decisions should be taken.
]]> 14:27 false full Robert Rowland Smith on Derrida on Forgiveness Robert Rowland Smith on Derrida on Forgiveness Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:37:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites Robert Rowland Smith defends Derrida's views about the concept of forgiveness.
]]> 12:56 false full John Dunn on Locke on Toleration John Dunn on Locke on Toleration Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:17:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites, Nigel Warburton interviews Locke expert John Dunn on this topic.
]]> 13:46 false full Will Kymlicka on Minority Rights Will Kymlicka on Minority Rights Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:52:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites.
]]> 16:04 false full Jennifer Hornsby on Human Agency Jennifer Hornsby on Human Agency Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:28:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites.
]]> 10:39 false full Tim Scanlon on Free Speech Tim Scanlon on Free Speech Fri, 30 May 2008 10:23:00 +0000 www.open2.net/ethicsbites/
]]> www.open2.net/ethicsbites/]]> 17:26 false full Donna Dickenson on Body Shopping Donna Dickenson on Body Shopping Sun, 25 May 2008 19:36:00 +0000 Body Shopping, discusses this issue with Nigel Warburton in this episode of Philosophy Bites.
]]> 14:08 false full Mary Warnock on the Right to Have a Baby Mary Warnock on the Right to Have a Baby Thu, 22 May 2008 08:37:00 +0000 ]]> 00 false full Anthony Kenny on Aquinas' Ethics Anthony Kenny on Aquinas' Ethics Sun, 18 May 2008 09:08:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites. Anthony Kenny explains the key features of Aquinas' ethics in conversation with Nigel Warburton.]]> 14:00 false full Michael Sandel on Genetic Enhancement in Sport Michael Sandel on Genetic Enhancement in Sport Wed, 14 May 2008 22:37:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites made in association with the Open University, Michael Sandel addresses the question of whether we should allow genetic enhancement of athletes. Drawing on themes from his recent book, The Case Against Perfection, he discusses the ethical issues at stake. A transcript of this episode is available at www.open2.net/ethicsbites/
]]> 16:56 false full Jonathan Wolff on Marx on Alienation Jonathan Wolff on Marx on Alienation Sun, 11 May 2008 11:07:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites podcast. Jonathan Wolff, author of Why Read Marx Today? explains what Marx meant by alienation. He also sheds light on Marx's controversial description of what non-alienated labour would be like.
]]> 15:02 false full Peter Singer on Human Use of Animals Peter Singer on Human Use of Animals Thu, 08 May 2008 09:48:00 +0000 Ethics Bites series, Peter Singer, perhaps the world's best known living philosopher, discusses how we treat animals. A transcript of this episode is available from www.open2.net/ethicsbites/

]]> 16:46 false full Chandran Kukathas on Hayek's Liberalism Chandran Kukathas on Hayek's Liberalism Sun, 04 May 2008 16:56:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites.
]]> 12:54 false full Richard Reeves on Mill's On Liberty Richard Reeves on Mill's On Liberty Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:29:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites Richard Reeves, author of a recent biography of John Stuart Mill sheds light on Mill's classic defence of individual freedom, On Liberty.
]]> 13:49 false full David Miller on National Responsibility David Miller on National Responsibility Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:24:00 +0000 ]]> 13:42 false full Peter Millican on Hume's Significance Peter Millican on Hume's Significance Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:20:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites. Peter Millican, a Hume specialist, explains why his philosophy was so important.
]]> 14:52 false full Janet Radcliffe Richards on Men and Women's Natures Janet Radcliffe Richards on Men and Women's Natures Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:37:00 +0000 The Sceptical Feminist and Human Nature After Darwin, examines questions about human nature, focusing on John Stuart Mill's important book The Subjection of Women. David Edmonds is the interviewer for this episode of Philosophy Bites.
]]> 19:41 false full Raimond Gaita on Torture Raimond Gaita on Torture Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:36:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites.]]> 13:49 false full Derek Matravers on the Definition of Art Derek Matravers on the Definition of Art Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:17:00 +0000 Art and Emotion, explores these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of Philosophy Bites (www.philosophybites.com).]]> www.philosophybites.com).]]> 12:52 false full Melissa Lane on Plato and Totalitarianism Melissa Lane on Plato and Totalitarianism Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:54:00 +0000 The Open Society and Its Enemies. Melissa Lane, author of Plato's Progeny, reassesses Popper's critique of Plato in this episode of Philosophy Bites.
]]> 18:40 false full Thomas Pink on Free Will Thomas Pink on Free Will Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:19:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites Thomas Pink, author of Free Will: A Very Short Introduction, discusses the Free Will Problem and outlines his own approach to it.]]> Thomas Pink, author of Free Will: A Very Short Introduction, discusses the Free Will Problem and outlines his own approach to it.]]> 18:13 false full Anthony Appiah on Cosmopolitanism Anthony Appiah on Cosmopolitanism Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:41:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites.
]]> 15:18 false full A.C. Grayling on Descartes' Cogito A.C. Grayling on Descartes' Cogito Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:57:00 +0000 Cogito argument, the pivotal argument of the Meditations, in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of Philosophy Bites.

]]> .]]> 12:52 false full Hugh Mellor on Time Hugh Mellor on Time Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:32:00 +0000 Real Time (and Real Time 2) suggests otherwise. In this podcast for Philosophy Bites he explains why time isn't tensed.
]]> 11:46 false full Richard Tuck on Free Riding Richard Tuck on Free Riding Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:19:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites.
]]> 18:41 false full Stephen Mulhall on Film as Philosophy Stephen Mulhall on Film as Philosophy Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:42:00 +0000 Bladerunner can actually be philosophy.
]]> 18:19 false full Richard Norman on Humanism Richard Norman on Humanism Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:25:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites philosopher Richard Norman explains how it is possible to lead a good life without religion.]]> 10:36 false full Richard Bourke on Edmund Burke on Politics Richard Bourke on Edmund Burke on Politics Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:32:00 +0000 Reflections on the Revolution in France he attacked the revolution. For this episode of Philosophy Bites Richard Bourke of Queen Mary, London, puts Edmund Burke in his historical context and outlines his key ideas.
]]> 14:08 false full Angie Hobbs on Plato on War Angie Hobbs on Plato on War Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:49:00 +0000 Republic in this episode of Philosophy Bites.]]> 10:27 false full Barry Smith on Wittgenstein's Conception of Philosophy Barry Smith on Wittgenstein's Conception of Philosophy Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:13:00 +0000 Ludwig Wittgenstein was one of the great figures of Twentieth Century Philosophy. Part of his originality lay in his view of what Philosophy was and how it ought to be done. For this episode of Philosophy Bites Barry Smith of Birkbeck College London gives a lucid account of Wittgenstein's conception of Philosophy. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy (www.philosophy.sas.ac.uk).

]]> Ludwig Wittgenstein was one of the great figures of Twentieth Century Philosophy. Part of his originality lay in his view of what Philosophy was and how it ought to be done. For this episode of Philosophy Bites Barry Smith of Birkbeck College London gives a lucid account of Wittgenstein's conception of Philosophy. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy (www.philosophy.sas.ac.uk).

]]> 22:50 false full Mark Vernon on Friendship Mark Vernon on Friendship Sun, 30 Dec 2007 19:40:00 +0000 The Philosophy of Friendship, explores these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of Philosophy Bites.
]]> 11:53 false full G.A. Cohen on Inequality of Wealth G.A. Cohen on Inequality of Wealth Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:30:00 +0000 If You're An Egalitarian, How Come You're So Rich? addresses these questions in this episode of Philosophy Bites.
]]> 10:44 false full Barry Stroud on Scepticism Barry Stroud on Scepticism Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:39:00 +0000 Barry Stroud discusses the challenge posed by such sceptics in this episode of Philosophy Bites.]]> Barry Stroud discusses the challenge posed by such sceptics in this episode of Philosophy Bites.]]> 12:51 false full Julian Baggini on Thought Experiments Julian Baggini on Thought Experiments Sun, 09 Dec 2007 12:33:00 +0000 Philosophers' Magazine and author of a book which surveys some of the most interesting and imaginative thought experiments philosophers have used discusses thought experiments with Nigel Warburton for this episode of Philosophy Bites. David Edmonds introduces the interview.]]> 12:13 false full Susan James on Spinoza on the Passions Susan James on Spinoza on the Passions Sun, 02 Dec 2007 17:12:00 +0000 Ethics gave a highly original account of what it is to be human. In this episode of Philosophy Bites, Susan James explains Spinoza's thought in conversation with Nigel Warburton. David Edmonds introduces the discussion.
]]> 17:14 false full Henry Hardy on Isaiah Berlin's Pluralism Henry Hardy on Isaiah Berlin's Pluralism Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:48:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites Henry Hardy in conversation with Nigel Warburton explains what Berlin meant by this. He also reveals in passing that Tony Blair once wrote to Berlin hoping to find an intellectual ally..
]]> 12:54 false full Myles Burnyeat on Aristotle on Happiness Myles Burnyeat on Aristotle on Happiness Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:01:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites Myles Burnyeat in conversation with Nigel Warburton gives a lucid explanation of how he reads Aristotle on happiness.
]]> 12:15 false full Alain de Botton on Philosophy Within and Outside the Academy Alain de Botton on Philosophy Within and Outside the Academy Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:43:00 +0000 The Consolations of Philosophy, discusses his conception of philosophy and the importance of literary style with Nigel Warburton in this episode of Philosophy Bites.
]]> 13:52 false full Angie Hobbs on Plato on Erotic Love Angie Hobbs on Plato on Erotic Love Sun, 04 Nov 2007 11:01:00 +0000 Symposium is the most famous philosophical discussion of love, its joys, risks and pleasures. In this episode of Philosophy Bites Angie Hobbs gives a lively account of what Plato thought about erotic love.
]]> 15:31 true full Stewart Sutherland on Hume on Design Stewart Sutherland on Hume on Design Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:08:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites Stewart Sutherland outlines these arguments and demonstrates their continuing relevance.]]> 11:18 false full Onora O'Neill on Medical Consent Onora O'Neill on Medical Consent Sun, 21 Oct 2007 21:21:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites.
]]> 13:53 false full Quentin Skinner on Hobbes on the State Quentin Skinner on Hobbes on the State Mon, 15 Oct 2007 05:06:00 +0000 ]]> 17:40 false full Anthony Kenny on his New History of Philosophy Anthony Kenny on his New History of Philosophy Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:53:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites.]]> 12:51 false full Tim Crane on Mind and Body Tim Crane on Mind and Body Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:35:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites.
]]> 10:45 false full Jonathan Ree on Philosophy as an Art Jonathan Ree on Philosophy as an Art Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:57:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites Jonathan Rée explores the idea that Philosophy is an art.]]> 14:21 false full Mary Warnock on Sartre's Existentialism Mary Warnock on Sartre's Existentialism Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:08:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites Mary Warnock gives her views on Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialism.]]> 11:54 false full Peter Adamson on Avicenna Peter Adamson on Avicenna Mon, 10 Sep 2007 09:36:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites Nigel Warburton interviews Peter Adamson about Avicenna (born in 973) whom he describes as the greatest philosopher in the history of Islamic thought. The discussion focusses on Avicenna's argument for God's existence.]]> 13:04 false full Brad Hooker on Consequentialism Brad Hooker on Consequentialism Mon, 03 Sep 2007 18:50:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites the moral philosopher Brad Hooker explains what consequentialism is and defends it against possible criticism.
]]> 13:24 false full Simon Blackburn on Moral Relativism Simon Blackburn on Moral Relativism Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:42:00 +0000 14:14 false full Jonathan Wolff on Disadvantage Jonathan Wolff on Disadvantage Sun, 19 Aug 2007 22:32:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites.
]]> 12:53 false full Timothy Williamson on Vagueness Timothy Williamson on Vagueness Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:59:00 +0000 ]]> 14:32 false full David Papineau on Physicalism David Papineau on Physicalism Tue, 07 Aug 2007 08:37:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites he explains what physicalism is, why he believes it to be true, and how it can be defended against a range of criticisms.
]]> 15:50 false full Anthony Grayling on Atheism Anthony Grayling on Atheism Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:50:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites Anthony Grayling gives a philosophical defence of atheism and explains why he believes it to be a well-grounded and ultimately life-affirming position to hold.
]]> 12:51 false full Adrian Moore on Infinity Adrian Moore on Infinity Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:24:00 +0000 Philosophy Bites, Adrian Moore, author of an important book on the subject, gives a clear and stimulating introduction to the philosophy of infinity.
]]> 14:20 false full Roger Crisp on Utilitarianism Roger Crisp on Utilitarianism Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:18:00 +0000 13:06 false full Edward Craig - What is Philosophy? Edward Craig - What is Philosophy? Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:36:00 +0000 Routledge Encylopedia of Philosophy and author of Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction gives an interesting angle on the nature of philosophy, how it relates to other kinds of thinking, and what makes good philosophy good.
]]> 12:41 false full Anne Phillips on Multiculturalism Anne Phillips on Multiculturalism Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:32:00 +0000 ]]> 15:46 false full Alain de Botton on The Aesthetics of Architecture Alain de Botton on The Aesthetics of Architecture Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:21:00 +0000 Architecture of Happiness, discusses the nature and value of architectural beauty in this episode of Philosophy Bites.
]]> 14:20 false full Barry Smith on Wine Barry Smith on Wine Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:55:00 +0000 Questions of Taste, explores these and related issues in this interview.
]]> 15:18 false full Miranda Fricker on Epistemic Injustice Miranda Fricker on Epistemic Injustice Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:46:00 +0000 13:47 false full John Cottingham on The Meaning of Life John Cottingham on The Meaning of Life Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:19:00 +0000 ]]> 14:25 false full Stephen Law on The Problem of Evil Stephen Law on The Problem of Evil Sat, 09 Jun 2007 08:57:00 +0000 ]]> 14:23 false full Mary Warnock on Philosophy in Public Life Mary Warnock on Philosophy in Public Life Sat, 02 Jun 2007 22:03:00 +0000 ]]> 13:23 false full Simon Blackburn on Plato's Cave Simon Blackburn on Plato's Cave Sat, 02 Jun 2007 21:32:00 +0000 ]]> 13:42 false full

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