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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 410 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyEducationSociety & Culture | |||
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There is a long tradition of caste in South Asia. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nilanjan Das discusses a pre-modern philosophical critic of the whole system, and particularly of its underlying metaphysical assumptions.
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What is a question? It seems obvious, but perhaps it isn't. Lani Watson has just published a book on the topic. She thinks that true questions can be identified by their function, not by their form. She explains what she means by this and why questio... more
The utilitarian philosopher Peter Singer has controversial views about when it is acceptable to end a human life. In conversation with David Edmonds he explains his approach, using examples from a range of areas, including infanticide. Some listeners... more
The Chinese philosopher Songzi (382 BCE – 305 BCE) maintained that the appropriate response to insults was indifference, not aggression. Jing Hu, a philosopher at Concordia University, Montreal puts his thinking about insults and about the related co... more
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Excelent podcast!!!
Podcast Addict52 months agopazuzoVery good podcast on philosophy in short and clear discourse, the Socratic interview style ensures that nothing is forgotten for the unknowledgeable.
I have already learned a lot.
It usually leaves me with a good feeling of understanding. And often a curiosity for the more elaborate writings on which an episode is based.
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Apple Podcasts | #26 |  United States/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
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1. Nilanjan Das
2. Lani Watson
3. Peter Singer
4. Jing Hu
5. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein
6. Monima Chadha
7. Carissa Veliz
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