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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.

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The question of identity, and whether each of us is best understood as an individual or a member of a collective, has vexed philosophers for centuries. This week we're getting into it with a thinker who's also a leading light in the teaching of philo... more

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Lawrence Splitter
Former Professor of Education and Philosophy and the author of Identity, Reasonableness and Being One Among Others.
Education University of Hong Kong
Episode: Who am I? Individual and collective identity
Joanne Faulkner
Senior lecturer in the School of Communication, Society and Culture at Macquarie University in Sydney, focusing on the ethics of innocence and childhood in relation to colonization.
Macquarie University
Episode: Innocence and 'child rescue' in the colonial imagination
Chris Fleming
Associate Professor in the School of Humanities and Communication Arts at Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
Episode: Distributed intelligence and the problem with 'doing your own research'
Jackie Broad
Professor of Philosophy at Monash University, Melbourne, specializing in early modern women's philosophy
Monash University
Episode: Can atheists be virtuous? The moral philosophy of Catharine Trotter Cockburn
Audrey Wasse
Assistant professor in the Department of French, Italian and Classical Studies
Miami University
Episode: What are we doing when we read?
David Bather-Woods
Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Warwick University
Warwick University
Episode: Love, compassion and gloom: the contradictions of Arthur Schopenhauer
Jeanette Kennett
Philosopher specializing in moral psychology and applied ethics
Macquarie University
Episode: Poverty and punishment
Georgia Felton
Author and human rights activist based in Brisbane
Episode: Knowledge, culture and parenting apps
Kate Lynch
Philosopher, biologist, and lecturer in the history and philosophy of science
University of Sydney
Episode: Environmental techno-utopias: building nature better

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David Rutledge
Host of the Philosopher's Zone, engaging with various philosophical debates and intelligent guests, drawing connections between philosophical theory and everyday issues.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 926 ratings
  • GAY SCHOOL

    "it's the Same"

    A place, space & Time where students get to learn deeply the differences on reacting and judging.

    It feels at times that God got Bored n let everyone judge themselves. it hurts, I mean deeply to judge - a thinking style. Maybe even Private.

    This school, is about sketching likes. Feeling bad, then reacting with a Kinda Lika gender style. students choice.

    the difference is the same. In our culture, the emphasis is better girls with girls and the same with boys. only till the... more

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    4
    She-inder
    Australia4 months ago
  • So disappointing

    Talk about slopaganda the reason Hamas returned no women hostages in recent release was they already had been released?! How about Inbar Hayman whose body has just been returned? I’m so disappointed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jrrko3odr
    Australia4 months ago
  • Was better when it was new

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    sidneyhart
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best philosophy Podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZiggyandMicki
    Australiaa year ago
  • Thought provoking

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    listener and plant whisperer
    Australia2 years ago

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Excellent selection of speakers and engaging conversations.
Thought-provoking and accessible discussions on complex topics.
There are concerns about the focus on specific viewpoints, with calls for a more balanced representation of varying philosophies.
Some listeners feel the content has faded in originality over time, craving more profound insights.

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Who am I? Individual and collective identity
Q: How does the recognition of personhood affect the political perspective on collective identity?
It should guide us towards seeing each other as persons rather than defined by group characteristics.
Who am I? Individual and collective identity
Q: What would your response be to the view that collective identity enables a kind of pattern recognition?
It's important to recognize personhood over group membership when addressing moral issues.
Who am I? Individual and collective identity
Q: What's the link between your philosophy for children work and this philosophical interest in identity?
Identity is a central concept in philosophy and a focus of the community of inquiry in classrooms.
Innocence and 'child rescue' in the colonial imagination
Q: What similarities do you see between the historical child rescue models and contemporary practices regarding Aboriginal children?
These historical models reflect ongoing attitudes towards Aboriginal children as needing rescue and highlight how stereotypes persist, influencing current policies around their removal, portraying them as unable to care for themselves.
Innocence and 'child rescue' in the colonial imagination
Q: Can you tell me about the imagery that Dr. Bernardo used to promote his charitable institutions?
He used photography to create before and after images that showed a child's transformation from being ragged and neglected to becoming clean and ready for society, appealing for donations based on these staged representations.

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What is Philosopher's Zone about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content explores a diverse range of philosophical topics, often intersecting with contemporary social issues. Key discussions include education, identity, childhood ethics, conspiracy theories, and the evolution of moral philosophy, all framed within accessible dialogues with knowledgeable guests. Each episode tends to highlight not only historical context but also current implications, bringing philosophical discourse into practical realms. Noteworthy is the podcast's commitment to addressing significant societal themes through a philosophical lens, fostering a deeper understanding of human nature and social constructs.

The dialogues often involve experts from various fields, ensuring a rich blend of perspectives. This makes the discu... more

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Recent guests on Philosopher's Zone include:

1. Lawrence Splitter
2. Joanne Faulkner
3. Chris Fleming
4. Jackie Broad
5. Audrey Wasse
6. David Bather-Woods
7. Jeanette Kennett
8. Georgia Felton

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