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Friedel Weinert (Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, University of Bradford)These podcasts are devoted to selected topics in Political Philosophy, and the History and Philosophy of the Natural and Social Sciences. In the Introduction I explain that my starting point is philosophical problems, rather than, say, the history of great thinkers. Each episode of Political Philosophy deals one topical issue: The issue of Power; the notion of (Republican) Liberty and the problem ... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 32 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophySociety & Culture | |||
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In this Episode, I introduce the life and work of a forgotten hero of science: Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859). In his own time he was such a famous explorer and discoverer that many of his contemporaries were influenced by his thinking, most nota... more
This episode looks at three pre-Darwinian accounts of the development of organic nature: the Great Chain of Being, Design arguments (Paley) and Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's 'transformatism'. All of these accounts assume, in one way or another, that the ex... more
In this episode I introduce a brief history of scepticism, that is the doubt whether we can have any certain knowledge of the external world. I start with the Greek philosopher Sextus Empiricus who lived in the second century AD. His arguments were t... more
This episode introduces the life and influential ideas of William of Ockham (1287-1347). He was a controversial figure in his own time and is famous for his principle, known as Ockham's razor. It is a principle of economy, adopted by many philosopher... more
There is the rather common view that the Middle Ages were an age of darkness, ignorance and religious intolerance. But how true is this image? This episode introduces the Middle Ages (1000 AD-1543) as a period of intellectual vitality. It gave rise n... more
This episode discusses scientific mistakes and blunders which have occurred in the history of science. Mistakes may be based on false information or mistaken assumptions, in which case they are honest mistakes. But if they are based on deliberate mis... more
Popper's Critical Rationalism consists of two parts: 1) a critical attitude towards science; 2) a critical attitude towards politics. The critical attitude towards science meant that he regarded all scientific knowledge as fallible. No certainty exis... more
This episode focuses on the Enlightenment in France and Germany. Whilst it shares the basic Enlightenment ideals, there are national characteristics. In France the Enlightenment was shaped by the experience of the Ancien Regime. It is strong oppositi... more
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The content features a focused exploration of intriguing topics in political philosophy and the history of various sciences, emphasizing philosophical problems as a starting point. Conversations span critical concerns such as the nature of power, liberty, social justice, and the dichotomy of open versus closed societies. Furthermore, the exploration extends to significant concepts from the philosophy of science, including the essence of time and scientific revolutions, underscoring how philosophical thought shapes our understanding of society and the natural world. With an analytical approach, the discussions provide insights into historical and contemporary societal issues, making it suitable for listeners interested in the interplay betwe... more
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