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The Philosopher's Arms

BBC Radio 4

Matthew Sweet examines philosophical problems with a live audience in a pub

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Matthew Sweet examines knotty philosophical conundrums in an abstract pub.

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7 years ago

Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit? A tough question for Matthew Sweet and the drinkers at The Philosopher's Arms, a pub offering both beer and philosophy. Among those helping him resolve this important conundrum are a Cambridge professor of philoso... more

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7 years ago

What's wrong with hypocrisy? The Philosopher's Arms, everyone's favourite abstract pub, is back with a pint and a philosophical conundrum. This week, presenter Matthew Sweet is joined at at the bar by philosopher Lisa Bortolotti and political scienti... more

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7 years ago

The Philosopher's Arms, presented by Matthew Sweet, asks what sort of people should we bring into the world. In the pub this week are, among others, Oxford University professor Jeff McMahan and disability studies expert Tom Shakespeare. Producer: Dav... more

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8 years ago

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    I loved the concept of a virtual pub and it was just so good

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  • Great pop science from the Beeb.

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    4 years ago
  • Simply the best philosophical podcast out there!

    Extremely well researched, well thought out and well compiled. Always interesting and thought provoking. If you have even the slightest interest in philosophy then you will love this podcast.

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  • Insight and entertaining

    Topics well presented for beginner and advanced audience alike.

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    Ireland5 years ago

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