Episode 65: Julian Savulescu discusses doping in sports
In this episode, Julian Savulescu argues that professional sports should change their regulations so as to allow for a certain amount of doping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
17 Nov 201439min
Episode 64: James Conant and Jay Elliott discuss the analytic tradition
In this episode, James Conant and Jay Elliott go into the history of the movement known as analytic philosophy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Okt 201452min
Episode 63: Michael Devitt discusses reference
In this episode, Michael Devitt explains why we need a theory of what it means for a proper name to stand for a person or place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Sep 201438min
Episode 62: Sally Sedgwick discusses Hegel’s critique of Kant
In this episode, Sally Sedgwick runs through Immanuel Kant’s idea that doing the right thing means doing whatever respects the dignity of all rational creatures, along with G. W. F. Hegel’s worry that...
21 Aug 201430min
Episode 61: Jeff Buechner discusses Kripke and functionalism
In this episode, Jeff Buechner gives us an overview of the work of Saul Kripke, and explains his (not yet published) argument against the idea that the human mind is a kind of computer. Hosted on Acas...
16 Jul 201444min
Episode 60: Fabrizio Cariani shares some thoughts about oughts
In this episode, Fabrizio Cariani explains some of the challenges that arise when we try to precisely define the words 'ought' and 'should.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
23 Jun 201426min
Episode 59: Quill Kukla discusses reproductive risk
In this episode, Quill Kukla questions the assumptions behind the idea that keeping unborn fetuses safe is simply a matter of individual mothers managing risk responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
14 Mai 201437min
Episode 58: Stewart Shapiro discusses vagueness, part II
In this episode, we return to the topic of vagueness from a new perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Apr 201427min
