This time we are joined by the esteemed Dr Albert Yates, a recent PhD graduate from Manchester Metropolitan University. We talk about his tremendous career (formally head of CID in Manchester) prior to his journey into academia, before delving into his fascinating research. Dr Yates works in the area of addiction, but he isn’t your typical scholar. What makes this area so unique is that he draws on the insights of ancient Greek philosophers, in order to propose a whole new theory of addiction. We cover some pretty controversial areas; what does the ‘soul’ have to do with addiction? What’s wrong with the current medical model of addiction and why it can be harmful? Where does responsibility lie? How do we combat desire? Why the word ‘addiction’ itself is wrong and should be replaced with what the Greeks called appetite. We also learn about the 'power of appearance' and the 'tripartite soul', which despite being a few thousand years old feels tremendously relevant to us today. For those interested, you can find out more below this blurb.

https://www.drinkanddrugsnews.com/hole-in-the-soul-can-philosophers-teach-us-about-addiction/

Albert’s thesis is titled: A theory of addiction founded on classical Greek philosophy