Philosophy For Our Times

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Perversity and the limits of rational | Psychologist Paul Bloom

What is rationality? Why is it or is it not important? And where does perversity fit in?Join psychologist Paul Bloom in this interview where he discusses his research on these themes and defends his viewpoints.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy ... Show more

. 22min 55sec

Why liberalism has failed | John Gray on civilisation, morality, and the illusion of progress

Why is the world moving away from liberalism and towards conservatism?One of Britain’s most provocative thinkers, John Gray is a political philosopher known for dismantling liberalism and exposing the illusions of human progress. Former Professor of European Thought at the London ... Show more

. 36min 18sec

Analytic or Continental philosophy | Christoph Schuringa, Genia Schönbaumsfeld, Babette Babich

The future of European thoughtWhat is analytic philosophy and what is continental philosophy? And, perhaps most importantly, does this distinction make any sense?The division between these two branches has divided Western philosophy for decades now, with the Anglo-Saxon world lar ... Show more

. 49min 7sec

How Words Warp Reality | Nick Enfield

Language shapes how we think, remember, and reason. But does it help us to uncover the fundamental nature of reality? Join the author of Language vs. Reality and linguistic anthropologist, Nick Enfield, as he explores why language excels at persuasion but falters at faithfully re ... Show more

. 32min 53sec

Consciousness and psychedelics: In conversation with Rupert Sheldrake

Philosophers cannot stop talking about consciousness - what are its limits? What is it made of? What does it allow us? This podcast is part of that conversation, but from a more experimental perspective. Join biologist and researcher Rupert Sheldrake as he discusses consciousness ... Show more

. 31min 33sec