Elucidations

In this episode, Jason Bridges discusses how a single sentence can mean completely different things in different contexts, and why this is of particular interest to philosophers. Hosted on Acast. See ...

3 Juni 201040min

In this episode, Martin Gustafsson discusses Ludwig Wittgenstein's thoughts on the commonsense belief that the meaning of a word is the thing for which the word stands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

7 Maj 201023min

In this episode, Richard Kraut discusses the contrast between being good for someone and simply being good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Apr 201022min

In this episode, Ted Cohen argues that metaphorical language is a tool we use to identify with other people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Mars 201031min

In this episode, Chris Haufe discusses the problems involved in trying to give an evolutionary account of our psychological traits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Feb 201023min

In this episode, Daniel Groll discusses how one might invoke the idea of nature when making an argument about what is right or wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Jan 201024min

In this episode, Jesse Prinz discusses a new movement in philosophy which makes use of findings in psychology and the social sciences to address traditional philosophical problems. Hosted on Acast. Se...

1 Dec 200935min

In this episode, Jocelyn Benoist reflects on whether our sense perception is reliable. Should we worry about whether we can be certain that there is a real, tangible, external world, or is that worry...

2 Nov 200934min