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Philosophy For Our Times

IAI
Philosophy
Consciousness
Stoicism
Psychology
Mental Health
Morality
Ethics
Materialism
Capitalism
Evil
Science
Artificial Intelligence
Metaphysics
Nihilism
Language
Neuroscience
Philosophy Of Mind
Quantum Mechanics
Slavoj Žižek
Technology

Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from the world’s leading thinkers. We host weekly episodes on today’s biggest ideas in news, society, culture, politics, science and arts. Subscribe today to never miss an episode.

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What does originality mean in the age of AI? Why should artists resist the temptation to fear AI? What role will human creativity play in the future we're building?

Jaron Lanier, a visionary computer scientist, artist, composer, futurist, and writer... more

What makes you 'you'? If scientists made a digital replica of your mind, would this new 'you' be conscious? And what does this all mean for what it means to exist?

Whole-brain emulation (often called “mind uploading” in science fiction) refers to th... more

Is materialism mistaken in its understanding of consciousness? How can dividing experience into the phenomenal and the transcendent provide a new angle from which to view consciousness? Have you ever wondered what philosophical jazz sounds like?

The... more

Is this the end of Britain's two-party system? How has Reform brought together seemingly contradictory left- and right-wing ideas? Why do they think that we should get used to climate change instead of trying to fix it?

The world has seemingly grown... more

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Recent Guests

James Tartaglia
Philosopher, presenting the talk on The Return of Idealism
Slovak Academy of Science
Episode: The return of idealism | James Tartaglia
Richard Tice
Deputy leader of the Reform Party, businessman and political figure
Reform Party
Episode: Reimagining the right | Richard Tice
Mary Midgley
Icon of modern philosophy known for work on man, nature, science and religion
Independent philosopher
Episode: Is philosophy becoming irrelevant? | Mary Midgley
Judith Butler
Professor, philosopher noted for Gender Trouble and performativity theory
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Who's afraid of gender? | Judith Butler
Nadine Dijkstra
Principal investigator at the Institute of Neurology at UCL, leads Imagine Reality Lab
University College London (UCL)
Episode: Human perception is imagination | Nadine Dijkstra
Alex Gómez-Marín
Theoretical physicist and neuroscientist; associate professor at the Institute of Neuroscience, Alicante; director of the Paris Center in Italy
Institute of Neuroscience, Alicante; Paris Center in Italy
Episode: The brain filters consciousness | Alex Gomez-Marin
Simon Baron-Cohen
Clinical psychologist and autism researcher
University of Cambridge
Episode: Overcoming evolution | Subrina Smith, Keith Frankish, Simon Baron-Cohen
Keith Frankish
Philosopher of mind
University of Sheffield / University of Crete
Episode: Overcoming evolution | Subrina Smith, Keith Frankish, Simon Baron-Cohen
Subrina Smith
Leading philosopher of biology
University of New Hampshire
Episode: Overcoming evolution | Subrina Smith, Keith Frankish, Simon Baron-Cohen

Hosts

Daniel
Host of Philosophy For Our Times; frequently guides conversations with a focus on philosophy and related disciplines
Zeb
Co-host of Philosophy For Our Times; often co-leads and moderates discussions across topics

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 823 ratings
  • Unchecked Extremism

    I consume many philosophy podcasts. This one has always been left leaning but they usually allow for apposing views. This seems to no longer be the case. It is now a soapbox for extreme left ideology that makes claims it does not back up with evidence. It frames everything in terms of gender race and religion. It creates a division of us and them and shows only one side of the argument. I am deeply concerned that this is what is now passing for philosophical debate. I would describe it as far le... more

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    Andy851
    Canadaa month ago
  • ep jan 27

    how can you have even a concept of traumatizing "your parents traumatizing you", if there is no choice? it just gives the big bang the source of pain and emotion, beauty and disgust, mercy and vengeance etc., which emanates to infinity in/through objects. That, then, means all objects receive that emanation, which means everything is conscious. So that storm is simply the big bang motivatuional emanation. Its kind of a lazy argument for a pantheistic clockmaker God.

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    Oopsawally
    United States4 months ago
  • So surface level it borders incoherence

    Specifically that last Paul Bloom episode. I guess he see perversion as a synonym for irrationality? And precisely how do you calibrate this irrationality dial? (yet he advises against instrumentalizing… I’m aghast at the lack of epistemological humility on display)

    It was apparent (as the guest admitted) that this was a theme he had just recently arrived at but wouldn’t it be best to research past studies on perversion, maybe? Or differentiate between intellectual and affective reason? Do we a... more

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    Arnej K
    United States6 months ago
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    Olivercc
    Canada10 months ago
  • Variable quality

    As a layperson this podcast serves as a window into the sort of conversations and ideas that that one might encounter in discussions between professionals, of various philosophical ideas and issues.

    It seems like the creators of this podcast seek to provide opinions and arguments about philosophical questions that feature differing viewpoints from not only philosophers, but also experts in other fields whose expertise might be relevant to the topics at hand. The inclusion of non-philosophers se... more

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Who's afraid of gender? | Judith Butler
Q: A second question, what role does Judith see for education, particularly in secondary schools, in promoting critical engagement with diversity of gender expressions?
She argues education should foster critical inquiry, support books and artworks that explore gender diversity, and resist censorship or indoctrination, preserving classroom openness and young people's ability to understand the world.
Who's afraid of gender? | Judith Butler
Q: Okay, I have a question.
Butler discusses the gulf between radical intellectuals and the left, noting that broad alliances across feminists, trans people, migrants, and labor groups can be more effective than factional battles, emphasizing solidarity over mortal combat.
Slavoj Žižek on quantum history and the end of the past
Q: To start off, are you making an ontological claim about the universe itself, or simply using physics as a metaphor?
Žižek argues he is making a strong ontological claim about reality itself, not merely using physics metaphorically, and that quantum incompleteness should be read as a fundamental feature of reality.
Why the neoclassical philosophy of economics is fundamentally flawed | Abby Innes
Q: Do we mistakenly treat economics as an exact science?
Abby argues that economics cannot be depoliticized or treated as a universal governing science; instead, policy should embrace analytical pluralism and empirical variety to address complex, open social systems.
The strange search for knowledge in the age of post-truth | Steve Fuller
Q: Is social media the right medium for knowledge creation?
Social media is varied and powerful; academics need to study these platforms to maximize knowledge dissemination effectively.

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What is Philosophy For Our Times about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Thoughtful, high-variance debates anchored in philosophy, science, and culture drive long-form conversations with leading thinkers. Episodes frequently explore consciousness, reality, universalism, education, and the politics of knowledge, often pairing rigorous theory with interdisciplinary perspectives from neuroscience, anthropology, and political philosophy. Guests span eminent philosophers, scientists, and public intellectuals, creating a space for nuanced critiques of contemporary ideas, from gender and ethics to the structure of higher education and the nature of reality. The show tends to attract listeners who enjoy deep theoretical dialogue, value cross-disciplinary insight, and appreciate open-minded yet rigorously argued position... more

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2. Richard Tice
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6. Alex Gómez-Marín
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