Philosophy Bites
Edmonds and WarburtonDavid Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website www.philosophybites.com
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 402 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationSociety & CulturePhilosophy | |||
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Democracy isn't working so well, so why not use a lottery system to choose representatives instead? Alexander Guerrero discusses his version of this old idea in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.
Narendra Modi has spoken of "decolonising" India including its post-colonial constitution Are philosophical criticisms of this constitution well-founded? Tarun Khaitan of the London School of Economics discusses.
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Philosophers argue endlessly about what philosophy is. Janet Radcliffe Richards suggests that a simple way to approach this question is to examine what we think about inconsistencies. She uses an example from medical ethics, the question of whether s... more
David Edmonds talks to Chike Jeffers of Dalhousie University about Africana Philosophy.
This episode was supported by the Ideas Workshop, part of the Open Society Foundations.
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Germanya year ago a few good episodes in a sea of idiocy. the hosts aren't really to blame since they're just accurately reflecting philosophy as a field.
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I have been listening to this podcast loyally for over ten years because each episode is provocative and presents enlightening ways of thinking about deep questions. The wide range of philosophical topics are well represented. The most recent episode on moral heroes with Elizabeth Harman seemed unpromising at first, but left me thinking critically about the choices I, my family, and my friends make in our dealings with others. Like many episodes, the short quarter-hour episode gave me tools t... more
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The latest series on the lives of the philosophers is spot on. Almost makes me want to resurrect my old plan to go for the PhD in Philosophy!
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Across recent episodes, the show presents concise, idea-driven conversations with leading philosophers and scholars. Topics frequently center on ethics, political philosophy, and the relevance of classical ideas to modern life—ranging from decolonization of constitutional thought and Africana philosophy to Plato's theories of power and justice, thought experiments, and everyday moral questions. Guests often bring historical or cultural depth, connecting philosophical concepts to current events and practical reasoning, while the hosts keep discussions sharp and accessible in bite-sized formats. The series stands out for its focused questioning, willingness to challenge assumptions, and a steady stream of prominent thinkers who bridge academi... more
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1. Alexander Guerrero
2. Tarun Khaitan
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4. Chike Jeffers
5. Angie Hobbs
6. Samuel Scheffler
7. Edouard Machery
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