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Is Morality Real? | Shaun Stanley
Should we care whether we cause others suffering? Do we have duties or obligations to others? Shaun Stanley thinks there are no moral reasons for act…
5 years, 2 months ago
The Danger of Wokeness | Helen Zille
Season 2 Episode 18
Many believe Woke ideology to be a source of positive change in society. Helen Zille thinks otherwise. Could Wokeness be dangerous?
You can find Hel…
5 years, 2 months ago
The Second Sexism | David Benatar
Season 2 Episode 17
Are there some areas of life where men are worse off than women? Are these disadvantages always the product of sexism? If we recognize a second sexis…
5 years, 3 months ago
Wittgenstein's Poker | David Edmonds
Season 2 Episode 16
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…
5 years, 3 months ago
Hate Speech and Pornography | Mari Mikkola
Season 2 Episode 15
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://…
5 years, 3 months ago
Animal Welfare | Bob Fischer
Season 2 Episode 14
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?
5 years, 3 months ago
Who should you believe? | Chris Ranalli
Season 2 Episode 13
In a polarized world where everyone is certain, who should you believe? Are certain beliefs immoral? And how seriously should we take conspiracy theo…
5 years, 4 months ago
Can God Right Past Wrongs? | Sam Lebens
Season 2 Episode 12
Would a just God allow us to suffer? Could God rewrite history to remove the bad bits?
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5 years, 4 months ago
Anarchy & Socialism | Mark Lance
Season 2 Episode 11
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]…
5 years, 4 months ago
What is the Value of Philosophy? | Justin Weinberg
Season 2 Episode 10
Are there certain questions that should never be asked? Is Philosophy useful? And have philosophers made any progress in answering the BIG questions?…
5 years, 4 months ago