Episode 113: Tom Pashby discusses quantum mechanics
In this episode, Tom Pashby explains how quantum physics is different from theories that came before, and runs through some of the ways that philosophers and physicists have tried to make intuitive se...
8 Huhti 201935min
Episode 112: Myisha Cherry discusses the skill of conversation
In this episode, Myisha Cherry argues that having a productive conversation with someone often involves explicitly laying out each person's background experiences and expectations. Hosted on Acast. Se...
7 Maalis 201943min
Episode 111: Greg Kobele discusses mathematical linguistics
In this episode, Greg Kobele discusses how abstract mathematics can be useful for arriving at a unified theory of what patterns a person has mastery over when they can speak a language. Hosted on Acas...
27 Tammi 201941min
Episode 110: Chike Jeffers discusses the social and political philosophy of W.E.B. Du Bois
What is the best way forward for a group of people fairly recently freed from slavery? Booker T. Washington emphasized economic enfranchisement, whereas W.E.B. Du Bois thought it was necessary to achi...
15 Joulu 201837min
Episode 109: Bonus Episode with Matt Teichman and Toby Buckle
Bonus episode! In this joint edition of Elucidations and the Political Philosophy Podcast, Matt Teichman and Toby Buckle sit down and have a freeform conversation about why we do podcasts, the nature ...
13 Loka 201847min
Episode 108: Mariam Thalos discusses freedom
What do you think of yourself as? A musician? A mother? A political organizer? In this episode, our guest argues that your ability to act and reason freely is premised on your ability to shape and som...
15 Syys 201836min
Episode 107: Linda Martín Alcoff discusses identity and history
In this episode, Linda Martín Alcoff discusses the subtle ways that things like your race, gender, sexual orientation, and class can influence your life. She argues that the best way to understand tha...
3 Elo 201850min
Episode 106: R. A. Briggs discusses gender
In this episode, R. A. Briggs discusses some complexities underlying our use of the terms 'man' and 'woman.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Kesä 201837min
