Podcast Episodes

John Searle

Episode 237

In this episode, we discuss the life and work of John Searle, visiting his philosophies of mind, language, and society from a critical context.

5 months, 1 week ago

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Brute Facts

Episode 236

In this episode, we discuss Brute Facts: concepts that defy explanation in causal terms. 

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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Bruce Schneier: Rewiring Democracy

Episode 235

In this episode, we discuss Bruce Schneier and Nathan E. Sander's upcoming book,  Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government,…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Antinomy

Episode 234

In this episode, we ask some difficult questions about Antinomy: when a concept has multiple logical explanatory theories that are contradictory. 

6 months ago

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Substantivalism

Episode 233

In this episode, we present the cases for Substantivalism and Relationalism as we discuss space and time.

6 months, 1 week ago

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Ableism

Episode 232

In this episode, we wrestle with the discriminatory notion of Ableism.

6 months, 2 weeks ago

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Friluftsliv

Episode 231

In this episode, we discuss the phenomenological, ontological, and ethical aspects of the Norwegian concept Friluftsliv.

6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Tarab

Episode 230

In this episode, we explore the idea of Tarab from the Arabic world: an enchantment with music and its ability to provide deep meaning.

6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Yugen

Episode 229

In this episode, we discuss the Japanese notion of Yugen, drawing on metaphorical and personal examples to demonstrate the concept. 

7 months ago

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Ubuntu

Episode 228

In this episode, we explore Ubuntu: a concept from southern Africa regarding the relationality and communal nature of humanity.

7 months, 1 week ago

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