
"The program that questions everything—except your intelligence." Philosophy Talk began as a weekly one-hour radio series and has been on the air for more than two decades. The host-professors bring clarity, depth, and humor to everyday topics that are lofty (Truth, Beauty, Justice), arresting (Terrorism, Intelligent Design, Suicide), and engaging (Baseball, Love, Happiness). This is not a lecture... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 652 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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For French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty, everything we perceive takes the form of a shape. You don’t just see green and splotches: you see a tree. Even before your rational brain gets its motor running, your body has a sense of what’s out there,... more
Human beings share the planet with many different organisms with vastly diverse ways of life. We like to think we’re a higher form of intelligence. But are we really that unique? How different are we as a species when it comes to language, thought, a... more
A memoir is a personal narrative written about a pivotal time in the author’s life. While the story is told from a particular perspective, the events recounted are supposed to be fact, not fiction. But what exactly counts as truth in memoir? Is the d... more
Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoevsky was a practicing Christian, and his writings often feature characters who have or find faith. But many of the most fascinating and charismatic characters are flamboyant atheists, and Dostoevsky has these characters ... more
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Thought-provoking discussions that bring rigorous philosophy into everyday life, often through lively interviews with scholars and practitioners. Across recent episodes, core threads include memory and truth in memoir, doubt and faith in literature, nuanced analyses of ethics in addiction, civil disobedience, and the relationship between money and well-being, as well as deep dives into ancient and modern political philosophy. The show frequently pairs accessible classroom-style dialogue with expert guests to illuminate how philosophy can inform personal decisions, public policy, and cultural criticism, from Stoicism and Diogenes to Wollstonecraft and Cooper. A standout aspect is the blend of rigorous argument with practical, relatable takea... more
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Recent guests on Philosophy Talk include:
1. Helena de Bres
2. Garry Hagberg
3. Rachana Kamtekar
4. Amy Copeland
5. Alison McQueen
6. Nastassja Pugliese
7. Hanna Pickard
8. Sylvana Tomaselli
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