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Philosophy For Our Times

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Iain Mcgilchrist
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Consciousness Studies
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Narcissism
Self-Love
Social Justice
New Age Spirituality
Consciousness

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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Latest Episodes

We all want to live the good life. But how many of us can claim to be truly content? Join philosopher and evolutionary biologist Massimo Pigliucci as he argues that pleasure, character, and a healthy dose of doubt, form the basis of the good life, an... more

Truth, delusion and psychedelic reality

Do psychedelics reveal hidden layers of reality, or are we simply tripping?

Psychedelics are back in the cultural zeitgeist, this time as a treatment for mental health issues. However, critics argue that psyc... more

The unconscious has become a well-known feature of our human lived experience since Freud. We often refer to unwanted impulses, suppressed thoughts, unconscious desires, and the like.

But what IS the unconscious? Is it just an easy excuse for our be... more

Will we ever reach a conclusive, agreed-upon theory of consciousness?

Over the millennia of recorded history, countless stories, theories, and arguments have emerged to explain the origins of consciousness. And yet, here we are in 2025 - post-Plato,... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Frazier
Professor of theology and religion at Trinity College, Oxford
Trinity College, Oxford
Episode: The illusion of separation | Jessica Frazier on the Monism of Hindu philosophy
George Ellis
Physicist and Templeton Prize winner, co-author with Stephen Hawking
University of Cape Town
Episode: Is free will an illusion? The chemistry of freedom | Patrick Haggard, George Ellis, Jennifer Hornsby
Patrick Haggard
Deputy Director at the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience
University College London
Episode: Is free will an illusion? The chemistry of freedom | Patrick Haggard, George Ellis, Jennifer Hornsby
Jennifer Hornsby
Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London
Birkbeck College, University of London
Episode: Is free will an illusion? The chemistry of freedom | Patrick Haggard, George Ellis, Jennifer Hornsby
Emrah Atasoy
Lecturer in the Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies at the University of Warwick
Episode: The philosophy of literature SPECIAL | George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Aldous Huxley, and more
Dana Dragunoiu
Author of Vladimir Nabokov and the Art of Moral Acts
Episode: The philosophy of literature SPECIAL | George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Aldous Huxley, and more
Michael Marder
Ikebask Research Professor of Philosophy at the University of the Basque Country, Vitoria Gasteis
Episode: The philosophy of literature SPECIAL | George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Aldous Huxley, and more
John Givens
Professor of Russian at the University of Rochester, author of The Image of Christ in Russian Literature
Episode: The philosophy of literature SPECIAL | George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Aldous Huxley, and more
Peter Godfrey-Smith
Philosopher of science focusing on cognitive processes and animal experience, particularly octopuses.
Episode: How other species challenge our idea of consciousness | Peter Godfrey-Smith

Hosts

Avi
Host of various philosophical discussions and debates, contributing insights from his academic background and experience in leading conversations around contemporary philosophical challenges.
Harry
Co-host frequently engaging with expert guests to discuss significant philosophical themes and their relevance in today’s context.
Ali
Co-host known for bringing a unique perspective to discussions on philosophy, culture, and contemporary social issues.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 795 ratings
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    Olivercc
    Canadaa month 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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    United Statesa month ago
  • Audio Quality

    Fantastic content. PLEASE get better audio equipment/better audio editing. Too quiet, too much echo, sometimes muffled. But the rest of the pod is fantastic.

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    daintysinferno
    United States4 months ago
  • Many

    I listen to many episodes many time. Helps me think.

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    Young Bazz
    Australia5 months ago
  • interesting and well conveyed

    interesting themes, connected to our actual work, understandable and clear talking

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sonia E. P
    Israel5 months ago

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The show's ability to connect philosophical concepts to real-world issues is frequently cited as a highlight, making it relevant and accessible.
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Listeners appreciate the engaging content and diverse philosophical inquiries that challenge conventional thinking.
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Psychedelics and the structure of reality | Julian Baggini, Eileen Hall, and James Rucker
Q: Should we see the psychedelic experience as showing us something true about the nature of reality?
Eileen Hall suggests that psychedelics allow exploration of both material reality and consciousness, enabling insights into how they interact.
How other species challenge our idea of consciousness | Peter Godfrey-Smith
Q: What can your research on octopuses teach us about the nature of scientific and philosophical inquiry itself?
Establishing contact with non-human species enriches our understanding of cognition and challenges traditional philosophy.
How other species challenge our idea of consciousness | Peter Godfrey-Smith
Q: What is it about animal language that is limiting in the ability to use it to understand our consciousness, if that makes sense?
Animal language lacks the complexity and versatility found in human language, which allows for deeper cognitive connections.
How other species challenge our idea of consciousness | Peter Godfrey-Smith
Q: Do you believe there's a spectrum of consciousness that extends across species?
Yes, consciousness is not a simple yes or no question; it exists on a multi-dimensional spectrum.
How other species challenge our idea of consciousness | Peter Godfrey-Smith
Q: Is there anything you've noticed that is sort of fundamentally unique about the way they operate, which for you has particularly stood out or is going to be very interesting for our watchers?
A distinctive feature is the engagement and curiosity some octopuses have towards humans, contrasting with wariness shown by many other species.

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2. George Ellis
3. Patrick Haggard
4. Jennifer Hornsby
5. Emrah Atasoy
6. Dana Dragunoiu
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8. John Givens

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