9 episodes

2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Bertrand Russell’s The Problems of Philosophy. Envisioned by him as an introductory text, Russell also used the work to propose a number of novel theses which left an indelible mark on the development of analytic philosophy. This graduate conference at the University of Glasgow aimed to promote fresh engagement with the problems discussed by Russell, and to investigate the possibilities for useful dialogue between Russell’s approach to these issues and contemporary philosophy.

The Problems of Philosophy: Then & Now University of Glasgow

    • Education

2012 marks the 100th anniversary of Bertrand Russell’s The Problems of Philosophy. Envisioned by him as an introductory text, Russell also used the work to propose a number of novel theses which left an indelible mark on the development of analytic philosophy. This graduate conference at the University of Glasgow aimed to promote fresh engagement with the problems discussed by Russell, and to investigate the possibilities for useful dialogue between Russell’s approach to these issues and contemporary philosophy.

    What Makes Qualia 'Mental'?

    What Makes Qualia 'Mental'?

    Işik Sarihan, Central European University, speaking at the Graduate Conference, Problems of Philosophy: Then & Now. Recorded: 29-30 June 2012.

    • 55 min
    Worrying About Falsehood: Russell on the logical form of belief, 1903-1919 on

    Worrying About Falsehood: Russell on the logical form of belief, 1903-1919 on

    Michael McCourt, University of Maryland, speaking at the Graduate Conference, Problems of Philosophy: Then & Now. Recorded: 29-30 June 2012.

    • 49 min
    An Obviously Absurd Discipline: Russell on Berkeley's Idealism

    An Obviously Absurd Discipline: Russell on Berkeley's Idealism

    Sebastian Sanhueza, University College London, speaking at the Graduate Conference, Problems of Philosophy: Then & Now. Recorded: 29-30 June 2012.

    • 57 min
    Begging the Question Against Phenomenalism

    Begging the Question Against Phenomenalism

    Blake Thompson, Virginia Tech, speaking at the Graduate Conference, Problems of Philosophy: Then & Now. Recorded: 29-30 June 2012.

    • 49 min
    Being & Existence: the Debate 100 Years On

    Being & Existence: the Debate 100 Years On

    Jamie Collin, University of Edinburgh, speaking at the Graduate Conference, Problems of Philosophy: Then & Now. Recorded: 29-30 June 2012.

    • 54 min
    Judgement and Sensible Appearance

    Judgement and Sensible Appearance

    Dr Fraser MacBride, University of Cambridge, speaking at the Graduate Conference, Problems of Philosophy: Then & Now. Recorded: 29-30 June 2012.

    • 1 hr 22 min

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