
Bite-size episodes from the program that questions everything... except your intelligence. Learn more and access complete episodes at www.philosophytalk.org.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 526 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

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Over 400 years after his death, Shakespeare is still widely regarded as the greatest dramatist of all time. His many plays tackle questions about power, influence, identity, and moral ... more
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18th-century Korean philosopher Im Yunjidang was the first Confucian to argue for women’s equality in matters of morality and to claim that women, just like men, can be sages. She also argued th... more
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Gilbert Ryle (1900-1976) was a British philosopher of mind and language best known for his book The Concept of Mind. He developed a novel argument against Cartesian dualism, which he called “the... more
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It hurts me to rate this so poorly. I get that you have to make money and are restricted on advertising. But, c’mon! Find a way to get it done so you can put a full episode up and not just a few minutes. Is the restriction because you record on campus? Then record off campus. Or whatever works. This method of putting up a couple minutes and then wanting us to search elsewhere for a paid download is awful. It adds so much friction to the process that it grinds to a halt. It could be a really in... more
I, too, was irked by these teaser shorts. I was even more irked to learn one must subscribe and pay $ to hear full podcasts and access archives. However, I emailed the show and received an explanation: Stanford U doesn’t pay a cent to support this show. Further, there is a restriction on advertising because the show is recorded on the campus. Thus, their only choice was to make it available by subscription. The cost is reasonable in the Scheme of All Things, about $6 to $8 monthly depending on t... more
Full episodes not crappy ten minute shorts! What are you all thinking?
These podcasts are virtually impossible to find and download (even for purchase). Pro tip: stop using philosophers as techies and hire a computer programmer or at least someone who knows how to upload Podcast files. And please, keep filing under: "Music, Spoken Word, Albums" because "Podcast" is too obvious.
Philosophy Talk is a great show with an idiotic podcasting policy. This isn’t hard, just upload the program already to the places people get their podcasts.
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The content focuses on thought-provoking discussions that question various aspects of philosophy, ethics, art, and social issues, with an emphasis on engaging with both historical and contemporary figures. Episodes cover a range of topics from the political dimensions of architecture to the emotional power of music, exploring both personal and societal implications. The discussions aim to make philosophical concepts accessible and relevant to modern listeners, inviting them to reflect on their own experiences and beliefs. Featuring insights from experts in diverse fields, the format encourages active listening and critical thinking.
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2. Michael Frank
3. Alison Gopnik
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