Brain in a Vat

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Thought experiments and conversations with philosophers. Hosted by Dr Jason Werbeloff and Mark Oppenheimer.... more

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April 18, 2021 Wittgenstein's Poker | David Edmonds
David Edmonds of Philosophy Bites fame regales us with a fiery story about Ludwig Wittgenstein's only meeting with Karl Popper. David also gives us a behind the scenes tour of the world's best loved philosophy show.
David's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wittgensteins-Poker-Ten-Minute-Argument-Philosophers/dp/0060936649/
Contact us: Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail
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44min
April 11, 2021 Hate Speech and Pornography | Mari Mikkola
What is hate speech, and what are the limits of free speech? Should pornography be censored in the same way we censor speech?
Mari's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Pornography-Philosophical-Introduction-Mari-Mikkola-ebook/dp/B07LFJS6RR/
Contact us: Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail
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1h 1min
April 04, 2021 Animal Welfare | Bob Fischer
Are some animals more equal than others? Do zoos protect animals or are they solely designed for our amusement? Should we test medicines on animals?
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55min
March 28, 2021 Who should you believe? | Chris Ranalli
In a polarized world where everyone is certain, who should you believe? Are certain beliefs immoral? And how seriously should we take conspiracy theories?
Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail
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54min
March 21, 2021 Can God Right Past Wrongs? | Sam Lebens
Would a just God allow us to suffer? Could God rewrite history to remove the bad bits?
Contact us: Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail
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1h 3min
March 14, 2021 Anarchy & Socialism | Mark Lance
Can we construct a society free of state coercion and inequality? Is there a place for Capitalism in that society?
Contact us: Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail
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1h 2min
March 07, 2021 What is the Value of Philosophy? | Justin Weinberg
Are there certain questions that should never be asked? Is Philosophy useful? And have philosophers made any progress in answering the BIG questions? Justin's Daily Nous blog: https://dailynous.com/ Contact us: Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail
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49min
February 28, 2021 So You've Been Publicly Shamed | Rebecca Tuvel
What can we learn about public shaming from the Black Mirror episodes Hated in the Nation and Nosedive? Are there ever cases where someone deserves to be shamed? When should someone be forgiven for doing something shameful?
Contact us: Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail
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1h 2min
February 21, 2021 Nietzsche: Morality is Dead | Brian Leiter
If God is dead, did morality die with him? Are artists, writers and lovers more valuable than the rest of us mere mortals? Find out what Friedrich Nietzsche thought in our new series on great philosophers.
Brian's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Moral-Psychology-Nietzsche-Brian-Leiter-ebook-dp-B07QD6V99B/dp/B07QD6V99B/
Contact Us: Mark.Oppenheimer[at]gmail and Jwerbe[at]gmail
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52min
February 14, 2021 Stephen King and Philosophy | Jacob Held
What is horror, and why do some of us willingly terrify ourselves by watching or reading the genre? Is horror poor quality fiction, or can it offer us a unique opportunity for empathy and moral growth?
Jacob's book: https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-King-Philosophy-Great-Authors/dp/1442253843
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55min

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