Within Reason
Alex J O'ConnorFor the curious. A philosophy podcast that sometimes flirts with other disciplines, Within Reason has featured guests including Richard Dawkins, Douglas Murray, William Lane Craig, Peter Singer, Konstantin Kisin, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 157 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophySociety & Culture | |||
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- Provocative in a good way
I’ve been searching for a podcast that is balanced and not as dogmatic as so many I’ve come across. Admittedly it tests my understanding and at times is uncomfortable. However I always come away with a better perspective from which to form an opinion or at least continue to research. To the extent that Alex gives respect to his guests and is so diverse in his knowledge is the very reason I listen.
Apple Podcasts5Zepmag
United States2 months ago - Pyschism
The interview with Galen Strawson was absolutely fascinating. I personally don’t think that a scientific or philosophical mind should ever ‘believe’ in any ‘ism’ because that closes our minds but right now I find panpsychism/psychism fully compelling. I wrote a sci fi trilogy that culminated with two AI robots tasked with answering the big questions and, although I hadn’t then heard of panpsychism, it was at the core of their conclusion. Really insightful, thank you!
Apple Podcasts5Guernsey Pete
United Kingdom3 months ago - John Lennox
I enjoyed hearing his views. It would be interesting to listen to a thought experiment. Given what we understand about the human experience, allowing that we don’t know everything, imagine that god does not exist. Imagine that humans created god and religion. What are the kinds of ideas, hopes, and fears etc represented in god and religions? How do humans represent themselves in the gods and religions of their own creation?
Apple Podcasts5#*#^#+United States3 months ago - Amazing
Amazing, thought-provoking podcast that refreshes my memory of Philosophy. I like how Alex plays devils advocate but always remains calm, whether he is challenging beliefs or having his beliefs challenged.
It’s also nice how Alex has a balanced perspective and will give some credence to theories he disagrees with.
Apple Podcasts5MiamiTiestoUnited Kingdom4 months ago I have followed Alex since his earliest posts and enjoyed Alex's insights (even his takes on veganism, despite disagreeing) up until a few months ago. His calm analytical personality seems to have suddenly shifted into one wherein he simply invites people onto his show with poorly researched or flat out incorrect information and he just nods along as they spout nonsense. It is not lost on me that this shift has coincided with him seemingly taking on larger, better paying sponsors.
Podcast Addict14 months agoScoopisBoopis
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Apple Podcasts | #11 | United States/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #239 | United States/Society & Culture |
YouTube | #182 | United Kingdom/Popular Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #5 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  Canada/Society & Culture/Philosophy |
Apple Podcasts | #157 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
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A thought-provoking philosophy podcast that frequently branches into science, AI, religion, and consciousness. Episodes center on rigorous debates with guests ranging from AI safety researchers and neuroscientists to philosophers and authors, often challenging assumptions with Socratic inquiry and careful nuance. Noteworthy are the long-form explorations of mind, language, and meaning, the tension between science and religion, and the way discussions balance intellectual rigor with accessible storytelling. The show tends to attract listeners who value careful reasoning, epistemic humility, and interdisciplinary perspectives, and it stands out for its guest diversity and willingness to entertain provocative ideas without dogmatic conclusions... more
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Recent guests on Within Reason include:
1. Robert Lawrence Kuhn
2. John Sellars
3. Keith Frankish
4. Tommy Edison
5. Simon Critchley
6. Adam Neely
7. Jonny Thomson
8. Nate Soares
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