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FAQs about Forum for Philosophy:How many episodes does Forum for Philosophy have?The podcast currently has 289 episodes available.
April 14, 2020From the vaults: Philosophy as Therapy?Beverley Clack / Molly Macdonald / John Skorupski Listen here or on YouTube There is a rich tradition of claiming therapeutic powers for philosophy, but if philosophy is … ContinuedThe post From the vaults: Philosophy as Therapy? first appeared on Forum for Philosophy....more0minPlay
April 14, 2020From the vaults: Philosophy as Therapy?Beverley Clack / Molly Macdonald / John Skorupski Listen here or on YouTube There is a rich tradition of claiming therapeutic powers for philosophy, but if philosophy is the love of wisdom, is ignorance bliss? Is philosophy only about sharp arguments and subtle distinctions, or can it help us find better ways to live? Join us as we discuss whether […]...more0minPlay
April 14, 2020From the vaults: SchopenhauerChristine Battersby/ Christopher Janaway/ Christopher Ryan Listen here or on YouTube Schopenhauer’s work prefigured important developments in philosophy, psychology, and political thought. On the two-hundredth anniversary of the publication of his The World as Will and Representation, we examine the life and work of Arthur Schopenhauer. How can we better understand his relationship with Eastern … Continued...more0minPlay
April 14, 2020From the vaults: SchopenhauerChristine Battersby/ Christopher Janaway/ Christopher Ryan Listen here or on YouTube Schopenhauer’s work prefigured important developments in philosophy, psychology, and political thought. On the two-hundredth anniversary of the publication of his The World as Will and Representation, we examine the life and work of Arthur Schopenhauer. How can we better understand his relationship with Eastern philosophy? How can his work help us […]...more0minPlay
April 13, 2020From the vaults: W E B Du BoisLiam Kofi Bright/ Brian Kelly/ Meera Sabaratnam Listen to the recording here or on YouTube W. E. B. Du Bois is usually remembered as a sociologist and civil rights campaigner, and his analysis of race and racism continues to shape the way social scientists think about these issues today. But a genuine polymath, he was also a skilled philosopher and […]...more0minPlay
April 13, 2020From the vaults: W E B Du BoisLiam Kofi Bright/ Brian Kelly/ Meera Sabaratnam Listen to the recording here or on YouTube W. E. B. Du Bois is usually remembered as a sociologist and civil rights campaigner, and his analysis of race and racism continues to shape the way social scientists think about these issues today. But a genuine polymath, … Continued...more0minPlay
April 12, 2020From the vaults: The Young WittgensteinIan Ground/ Stephen Mulhall/ Chon Tejedor Watch the video or listen to the recording One of the twentieth century’s greatest philosophers, Wittgenstein published only one book. To celebrate its centenary, we revisit Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. An unusual work of philosophy by any standard, it was written on the front lines during World War I and purported to … Continued...more0minPlay
April 12, 2020From the vaults: The Young WittgensteinIan Ground/ Stephen Mulhall/ Chon Tejedor Watch the video or listen to the recording One of the twentieth century’s greatest philosophers, Wittgenstein published only one book. To celebrate its centenary, we revisit Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. An unusual work of philosophy by any standard, it was written on the front lines during World War I and purported to distinguish sense from nonsense. Wittgenstein felt that […]...more0minPlay
April 10, 2020From the vaults: Hilary PutnamJulian Baggini/ Jesper Kallestrup/ Chris Norris/ Sarah Sawyer Listen to the recording here Does perception give me any reason to believe in an external world, or could I be a ‘brain in a vat’ that is fed information by a malicious (or benevolent) scientist? And if I were such a brain, could I … Continued...more0minPlay
April 10, 2020From the vaults: Hilary PutnamJulian Baggini/ Jesper Kallestrup/ Chris Norris/ Sarah Sawyer Brain in a Vat and Other Stories: A Celebration of Hilary Putnam Listen to the recording here Does perception give me any reason to believe in an external world, or could I be a ‘brain in a vat’ that is fed information by a malicious (or benevolent) scientist? And if I were such […]...more0minPlay
FAQs about Forum for Philosophy:How many episodes does Forum for Philosophy have?The podcast currently has 289 episodes available.