Philosophy Bites

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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

29 JAN

Lyndsey Stonebridge on the Life and Mind of Hannah Arendt

For this episode in the Bio Bites strand of the Philosphy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews Lyndsey Stonebridge, author of a recent book about Hannah Arendt, We Are Free To Change the World, about how her thought was affected by her circumstances as an emigré fleeing Nazism.

22 min
9 JAN

Ofra Magidor on Epistemicism and Moral Vagueness

Sometimes, there is vagueness about whether it is morally permissible (or even in some situations required) to perform a certain act—moral vagueness. What is the source of moral vagueness? Ofra Magidor discusses this topic with Nigel Warburton. This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast has been made in association with Vagueness & Ethics, a research project funded by the European Commission (grant agreement number 101028625 — H2020-MSCA-IF-2020) and led by Miguel Dos Santos at Uppsala University.

30 min
9 JAN

Robert Williams on Decision Making Under Indeterminacy

How can we make decisions under conditions of indeterminacy? Robert Williams discusses this challenging issue with Nigel Warburton. This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast has been made in association with Vagueness & Ethics, a research project funded by the European Commission (grant agreement number 101028625 — H2020-MSCA-IF-2020) and led by Miguel Dos Santos at Uppsala University.

16 min
1 JAN

Peter Godfrey Smith on Understanding Minds

Peter Godfrey Smith is famous for his work on understanding the minds of other animals, particularly octopuses. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses animal minds with Nigel Warburton.

18 min
02/12/2024

Richard Bourke on Hegel's Philosophy of History

Hegel is a notoriously difficult philosopher to understand. Here Richard Bourke gives a clear route through his key ideas about history and how it unfolds in conversation with Nigel Warburton.

20 min
21/10/2024

Jonathan Birch on the Edge of Sentience

Recent zoological research has shown us that a wide range of animals are likely to have sentience. We don't know for sure. There is sufficient evidence to think that it is likely that, for example, lobsters can feel pain. What should we do in the light of this? Jonathan Birch of the LSE, author of The Edge of Sentience, discusses this important question with Nigel Warburton.

28 min
24/09/2024

Cheryl Misak on Frank Ramsey's Life and Thought

The Cambridge philosopher Frank Ramsey died aged 26, but in a short brilliant life he made significant contributions to philosphy and economics. Here in the Bio Bites strand of Philosophy Bites David Edmonds discusses Ramsey's life and thought with his biographer Cheryl Misak.

17 min
04/08/2024

Elizabeth Harman on Moral Heroes

Moral heroes are usually thought of as people who go beyond what is obligatory. Elizabeth Harman discusses whether sometimes we ought to act as moral heroes. She is in conversation with David Edmonds for this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast.

15 min

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it’s good

15/03/2024

Nipsey_Russell_

dave and big nige are decent for libs but they don’t half have some grifters on
My new favourite podcast

28/09/2023

whakadooldle

I love this podcast & I’m so glad I stumbled upon it, I’ve learnt so much in a few episodes and found them so interesting ❤️
Very informative

26/03/2023

Martinistas

I enjoy the discovery of new ideas and perspectives that Philosophy Bites brings. Such a refreshing alternative to mainstream media and partisanship. I just wish they’d apply some of the theories and concepts to contemporary problems.
Truly brilliant and refreshing

25/05/2022

Joseph Zallo

It’s been nice to find a podcast devoted to exploring all that is philosophy. Prominent, well-established guest speakers; inquisitive and critical towards philosophical concepts & ideas; and a great hosts to provide this audible content! Thank you.

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