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Jack Russell Weinstein, host of Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life, joins Main Street to discuss the philosophical aspects of current events.... more
FAQs about Philosophical Currents:How many episodes does Philosophical Currents have?The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.
August 20, 2025Philosophy of NIH Cuts: Justice, Equity, and America’s Common GoodDr. Jack Russell Weinstein examines NIH funding cuts, health equity, and what these choices reveal about justice, politics, and America’s common good....more30minPlay
July 31, 2025Philosophy Professor Unpacks the Purpose—and Price—of CollegeDr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores college’s purpose, rising costs, and lasting value, arguing it remains a transformative force despite modern pressures....more22minPlay
June 26, 2025Ethics of War: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein on Morality in ConflictPhilosopher Jack Russell Weinstein explores how to uphold dignity, responsibility, and empathy in the midst of war and violence....more27minPlay
May 29, 2025What Makes Life Meaningful?Dr. Jack Weinstein joins Philosophical Currents to explore how philosophy helps us find purpose, fulfillment, and ethical guidance in the search for meaning....more25minPlay
April 30, 2025De-ExtinctionUND's Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein, Professor of Philosophy, explores the ethics of de-extinction and whether reviving lost species is wise—or just scientific mimicry....more25minPlay
March 27, 2025Who Decides When We Die? Ethics of Assisted DeathDr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores autonomy, identity, and the ethics of assisted death through the story of Alzheimer's advocate Sandra Demontigny....more30minPlay
February 26, 2025The Value of WorkDr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores the meaning of work, its role in human dignity, and how we should rethink labor, purpose, and income in an era of automation....more25minPlay
January 31, 2025AI-powered "death bots"On Philosophical Currents, Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores the ethics of AI "death bots," discussing consent, privacy, grief, and the risks of digital manipulation....more24minPlay
November 29, 2024Community and Family Dynamics: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein on ThanksgivingDr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores how Thanksgiving traditions shape family and community bonds, spark philosophical conversations, and influence identity in "Community and Family Dynamics....more24minPlay
November 04, 2024Philosophy of Community and ConnectionPhilosophical Currents: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores the philosophy of community and connection, examining the meaning of human relationships in a digital world....more25minPlay
FAQs about Philosophical Currents:How many episodes does Philosophical Currents have?The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.