374 episodes

David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website http://www.philosophybites.com

Philosophy Bites Edmonds and Warburton

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 157 Ratings

David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website http://www.philosophybites.com

    Yascha Mounk on the Identity Trap

    Yascha Mounk on the Identity Trap

    Privileging one identity over others can be counterproductive for individuals and for society according to Yascha Mounk. He thinks there is an 'identity trap'. He discusses his ideas with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. 

    • 30 min
    Mark Rowe on J.L.Austin

    Mark Rowe on J.L.Austin

    J.L.Austin was the best known exponent of what came to be known as Ordinary Language Philosophy. He was also a war hero. In this episode of the Bio Bites strand of the Philosophy Bites podcast David Edmonds discusses Austin's life and work with his biographer Mark Rowe.

    • 22 min
    James Klagge on Wittgenstein

    James Klagge on Wittgenstein

    In this episode James Klagge discusses the life and times of Ludwig Wittgenstein with David Edmonds. This is part of our mini series on the biographies of philosophers, Bio Bites.

    • 20 min
    David Chalmers on Technophiloosphy and the Extended Mind

    David Chalmers on Technophiloosphy and the Extended Mind

    • 18 min
    Agnes Callard on Sex

    Agnes Callard on Sex

    What happens when people have sexual desires for one another? Agnes Callard from the University of Chicago discusses sex, eroticism, and much more in conversation with Nigel Warburton. 
    Not surprisingly, this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast involves mention of sex.

    • 17 min
    Michael Lamb on Augustine on Hope

    Michael Lamb on Augustine on Hope

    Augustine is usually described as a pessimist with a bleak view of human evil and corruption. Michael Lamb thinks that is a simplistic reading. Augustine has interesting things to say about hope as a virtue. 
     

    • 19 min

Customer Reviews

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157 Ratings

157 Ratings

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