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Back to SearchJonathan Ree on Philosophy as an Art
Some people see Philosophy as close to science. In this episode of the podcast Philosophy Bites Jonathan Rée explores the idea that Philosophy is an art.
Published on 18 years, 3 months ago
Mary Warnock on Sartre's Existentialism
What is existentialism? Is it still relevant to us? Sartre believed that we are free to choose what we make of our lives. Was he right? In this interview for Philosophy Bites Mary Warnock gives her …
Published on 18 years, 3 months ago
Peter Adamson on Avicenna
In this week's episode of Philosophy Bites Nigel Warburton interviews Peter Adamson about Avicenna (born in 973) whom he describes as the greatest philosopher in the history of Islamic thought. The d…
Published on 18 years, 3 months ago
Brad Hooker on Consequentialism
What makes an action a good one? According to consequentialists this question is decided by the action's actual or likely consequences. In this episode of Philosophy Bites the moral philosopher Brad …
Published on 18 years, 3 months ago
Simon Blackburn on Moral Relativism
Are moral choices simply relative, a matter of culture or taste? Are genuine moral disagreements possible? Should we just tolerate different ways that people choose to live? Nigel Warburton intervie…
Published on 18 years, 4 months ago
Jonathan Wolff on Disadvantage
What is disadvantage? How can we identify the most disadvantaged in society and what should we or governments do about it? Jonathan Wolff, co-author of a new book on the topic, outlines his answers t…
Published on 18 years, 4 months ago
Timothy Williamson on Vagueness
Philosopher Timothy Williamson explains how we can make sense of such vague concepts as 'heap' or 'red' or 'bald' in the process outlining his own solution to what are usually known as Sorites Parado…
Published on 18 years, 4 months ago
David Papineau on Physicalism
Are all our thoughts simply physical events in our bodies? Can we give a purely physical account of the conscious human mind? David Papineau believes that we can. In this interview for Philosophy Bi…
Published on 18 years, 4 months ago
Anthony Grayling on Atheism
Is belief in the existence of a God or gods the equivalent of believing that there are fairies at the bottom of the garden? Or can it be defended on the basis of reason or evidence? In this interview…
Published on 18 years, 5 months ago
Adrian Moore on Infinity
Infinity is a difficult concept to grasp and one that introduces several paradoxes. In this interview for Philosophy Bites, Adrian Moore, author of an important book on the subject, gives a clear and…
Published on 18 years, 5 months ago