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A Podcast Created by Glasgow University Philosophy Students. In every episode, we explore a different philosophical topic with the help of an expert. Whether you're new to philosophy or already love t... more
FAQs about Thoughts: Philosophy Untangled:How many episodes does Thoughts: Philosophy Untangled have?The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.
March 01, 2025Ep. 60. Enactivism ft. Dave WardJoin our hosts Lily Crooke and Parth Shimpi as they discuss Enactivism with guest Dave Ward! In the episode, they cover cognitivism and enactivism, language issues, and much more!...more59minPlay
December 06, 2024Ep. 59 Philosophy of Democracy and Civil Disobedience ft. Calum HodgsonThis week on Thoughts we're getting political as Naroa Hammerson and Liz Deleau delve into political philosophy with Calum Hodgson. In this episode, they discuss how democracy and civil disobedience interact with and influence one other and the role that activists play in this process....more31minPlay
November 22, 2024The Leverhulme Series #4. Ethics in the Past Lives of the Buddha ft. Naomi AppletonMany past lives of the Buddha are said to be known. From lives as a tree spirit to an elephant to humans just before achieving enlightenment, the stories of these lives can offer much in pastoral value. These are the Jataka Stories. They are a method for teaching Ethics and warning against taboos, practical handbooks through memorable folklore. As some of the oldest surviving remnants of ancient cultures they also serve as brilliant material for understanding the everyday beliefs of people in lost worlds. Here is a conversation with Naomi Appleton from Edinburgh University, an expert in Buddhist stories and early Indian religion in general....more1h 23minPlay
November 08, 2024The Leverhulme Series #3. Philosophy of Birth ft. Alison StoneOur third Leverhulme episode discusses the Philosophy of Birth with this week's guest, Alison Stone. Make sure you join Beni and Laura in this thought-provoking episode!...more57minPlay
October 25, 2024Ep. 56 The Women are Up to Something ft. Benjamin LipscombIn this episode, Margot and Tinka interview Benjamin Lipscomb on his new book: 'The Women Are Up To Something'. Follow along as we learn about the lives of Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midley and Iris Murdoch who revolutionised the study of ethics.Photo credit: Amy Tetta...more40minPlay
October 11, 2024Ep. 55. Love Enhancement ft. Nicky BrownJoin us as Adam and Tinka interview our very own host Nicky Brown on his dissertation: Love enhancement. Can love be enhanced? If so, what aspects of it? And how should we value such 'enhanced' love? Tune in to discover the answer to these questions, and many more!...more1h 4minPlay
September 27, 2024The Leverhulme Series #2. Ethics of War ft. Helen FroweJoin Nicky and Jonah as they dive into a discussion about the ethics of war with this week’s guest, Helen Frowe. In this episode, we look at how a war starts and when if ever this justifies the killing of those affected; what makes it okay to harm someone, and propaganda used in war and how it affects liability. ...more47minPlay
March 22, 2024Ep. 53 Natural Kinds ft. Tuomas TahkoTune in this week as Alex and Adam talk with Tuomas Takho from Bristol University about how science categorizes things in nature. Join as they discuss the concept of "natural kinds" and why it's not always straightforward....more1h 4minPlay
March 08, 2024The Leverhulme Series #1. Stoicism ft. Christopher GillThe Leverhulme Series is an exciting new project, where we'll interview philosophers and interdisciplinary thinkers, who are pushing the boundaries of original work through funding from the Leverhulme Trust. In the first episode, Isabel and Constantinos explore Stoicism with Dr. Christopher Gill. They unpack what Stoicism is, dispelling myths in 'self-help' circles and delving into Stoicism's interesting take on our relationship with nature.For more information on the Leverhulme Trust, visit: https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/ ...more1h 6minPlay
February 23, 2024#51. Non-Ideal EpistemologyThis week, Adam and Calum are joined by Professor Robert McKenna from the University of Liverpool. Tune in as they delve into the depths of non-ideal epistemology, explore unconventional knowledge structures, the impact of biases, and more! ...more57minPlay
FAQs about Thoughts: Philosophy Untangled:How many episodes does Thoughts: Philosophy Untangled have?The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.