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Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from the world’s leading thinkers. We host weekly episodes on today’s biggest ideas in news, society, culture, politics, science and arts. Subscribe today to never miss an episode.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.4 • 25 Ratings

Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from the world’s leading thinkers. We host weekly episodes on today’s biggest ideas in news, society, culture, politics, science and arts. Subscribe today to never miss an episode.

    Mind-body dualism and being transgender | Sophie Grace Chappell

    Mind-body dualism and being transgender | Sophie Grace Chappell

    Philosopher Sophie Grace Chappell reflects on being transgender in the light of persistent philosophical questions, from Plato to John Stuart Mill.

    • 27 min
    Dostoevsky vs Nietzsche | Kathleen Higgins, Janne Teller, Oliver Ready

    Dostoevsky vs Nietzsche | Kathleen Higgins, Janne Teller, Oliver Ready

    Kathleen Higgins is a leading continental philosopher at the University of Texas, Austin. Her research interests are broad and include the philosophy of aesthetics, emotions and music.

    Oliver Ready is a celebrated translator and literary scholar. His translation of Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment has received critical acclaim. Janne Teller is a critically acclaimed writer whose novels include Odin's Island, and Come, an existential novel about ethics in art and modern life. Niki Seth-Smith hosts.

    • 43 min
    The God desire| David Baddiel

    The God desire| David Baddiel

    David Baddiel and Chine McDonald discuss what humanity's deep-seated longing for God's existence may mean, and why it is okay.

    • 31 min
    Why we seek spirituality | John Vervaeke, Sophie-Grace Chappell, Michael Shermer

    Why we seek spirituality | John Vervaeke, Sophie-Grace Chappell, Michael Shermer

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    • 48 min
    The economics of almost everything | Daniel Markovits, Martin Wolf, Madeleine Pennington

    The economics of almost everything | Daniel Markovits, Martin Wolf, Madeleine Pennington

    Chief Economics Commentator for the FT Martin Wolf, Yale Law professor Daniel Markovits and Head of Research at Theos, Madeleine Pennington, debate whether the 21st century will prove to be unique. Hilary Lawson hosts.

    • 54 min
    In conversation with Slavoj Žižek: Life and philosophy

    In conversation with Slavoj Žižek: Life and philosophy

    Slavoj Žižek discusses the various components of his philosophy in conversation with novelist Joanna Kavenna.

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

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Have to replay to ensure I have done my best to absorb the extensive intellect shared - trying my best. Thank you.

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Great conversations

I’d like the conversations/debates to go on longer than the average 45 minute episode

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Too often evidence free, dogmatic opinions

At times this podcast provides evidence free, dogmatic opinions on social issues by politicians, various academics, authors and assorted self-publicists. Occassionally there is a reasoned, thoughtful discussion.

It contrasts poorly with other Philosophy podcasts such as In Our Times ( BBC), Elucidations and Philosophy Bites which explore philosophical topics more calmly and reasonably.

The tenor of the speeches in Philosophy in our Times is often passionate defences of a sincere opinion, rather than courteous, reasoned, balanced discussion. The debates often seem political rather than philosophical, with perjorative terms, and cavalier dismissal of a contrary opinion.

If you prefer a program that adds heat rather than light to social issues, then this is the podcast for you. It certainly can pique your interest in social issues, and motivate you to find out more.

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