
The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 777 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophySociety & Culture | |||

When it comes to the ideal philosophical medium, most of us would identify the written word - or maybe the spoken word, if we're fans of Socratic dialogue - and this is because for centuries, philosophy has been a linguistic practice. But this week w... more
Ever since AI was founded in the 1950s, people have talked and written about 'intelligence' as though we all broadly agree on what that word means. But there's considerable debate on that score, and among the debaters are philosophers - like this wee... more
GWF Hegel (1770-1831) wanted to construct nothing less than a complete explanation of reality - nature, consciousness, art, history, politics, the lot - based on a single self-explanatory idea. Whether or not he succeeded is an interesting question (... more
Philosophers have traditionally thought of grief as something that attaches to immediate loss - the death of a loved one, something terrible that's happened to us personally. But as the environmental crisis continues to wreak havoc on human and non-h... more
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I have been a regular listener of this podcast for almost 10 years now, going back to those early days when there were few pods and almost none on philosophical subjects.
It is still one that I subscribe to but its uniqueness has faded. There are others who discuss these topics in more depth and with greater rigor. Yet this one has retained some of its charm. The host has struck the right balance between listening, questioning and intervening.
Yet the guests disappoint more often than not beca... more
David Rutledge is a superb host and presenter. He draws out the interview is to let them explain themselves, often better than they would do if left to their own devices. He is knowledgeable about the subjects and able to raise critiques of ideas in a way that is non-combative, but sheds light. A wonderful program.
Listened to the latest episode on recommendation from a friend. This is an accessible intro to a timely topic and history, discussed in a clear and considered way. It brings me back to studying philosophy years ago but at a level that’s right for me now.
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Accessible, timely philosophy discussions that bridge abstract ideas with real-world issues. The show covers AI and the nature of thinking, ethics of emerging technologies, environmental ethics, crisis communication, Indigenous epistemologies in art and philosophy, and politics-informed public discourse. Guests tend to be scholars and practitioners who offer rigorous critique alongside practical implications, making complex topics approachable for engaged listeners. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on how philosophy can illuminate contemporary debates, from space ethics and surrogate rights to democracy and media, while inviting interdisciplinary perspectives and accessible dialogue for a broad audience.
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