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Unravelling “White Privilege” | Spencer Case
Can the definition of privilege be nuanced enough to address the broad range of individual experiences and historical contexts? Does recognizing and …
1 year, 7 months ago
Cultural Appropriation | Stephen Kershnar
Is it permissible for members of one group to appropriate the cultural practices of another? Is there anything wrong with cultural appropriation at a…
1 year, 8 months ago
Determinism, Free Will, and the Meaning of Life | Stephen Maitzen
Stephen Maitzen argues that the world is deterministic. But if all of our choices are determined, how should we understand free will, the meaning of …
1 year, 8 months ago
Abortion: An AI Debate - Mill vs Kant
We explore the complex moral landscape of abortion through the perspectives of two philosophical giants, John Stuart Mill and Immanuel Kant, as simul…
1 year, 8 months ago
Will Machines Rule the World? | Barry Smith
Does Searle’s Chinese Room show that AI is not intelligent or creative? Does AI learn the way humans do? And could AI ever be capable of truly creati…
1 year, 8 months ago
Reimagining Democracy as Lottocracy | Alexander Guerrero (With Travis Timmerman)
'Lottocracy' is a system where political representation is determined randomly. Is this a better system than democracy?
We discuss the shortcomings …
1 year, 9 months ago
Navigating Kinky Sex: Ethics, Safety, and Risk | Georgi Gardiner
Georgi Gardiner discusses the intricate philosophy of safe sex, kink, and BDSM. She delves into the complexities of power dynamics, moral judgments, …
1 year, 9 months ago
Comedy, Satire, and Laughing at the Uncomfortable | John Vlismas
Dive into the intersection of comedy and philosophy with South African comedian John Vlismas. We explore the power of humor as a political tool, its …
1 year, 9 months ago
The Value of Bad Movies | Matt Strohl (with Travis Timmerman)
Join hosts Mark Opennheimer and Travis Timmerman as they dive into the world of bad movies with Matt Strohl, author of 'Why It's Okay to Love Bad Mov…
1 year, 9 months ago
Refugees and Border Control | Bradley Hillier-Smith
Bradley Hillier-Smith argues that states have a duty not to harm refugees, and a duty to improve the lives of refugees. He argues that wealthier nati…
1 year, 10 months ago