45 episodes

From abstract theories about trolley problems and the ethics of murder, to more tangible ideas about thinking in isolation and being a moral person, the Women in Parenthesis podcast explores the philosophical writings of four major female philosophers of the 20th century. These short episodes focus on various themes from the works of Mary Midgley, Iris Murdoch, Philippa Foot, and Elizabeth Anscombe, often through interviews with scholars studying these women.

This podcast was created by In Parenthesis intern Amy Ward, a student in philosophy at Mount Allison University.

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From abstract theories about trolley problems and the ethics of murder, to more tangible ideas about thinking in isolation and being a moral person, the Women in Parenthesis podcast explores the philosophical writings of four major female philosophers of the 20th century. These short episodes focus on various themes from the works of Mary Midgley, Iris Murdoch, Philippa Foot, and Elizabeth Anscombe, often through interviews with scholars studying these women.

This podcast was created by In Parenthesis intern Amy Ward, a student in philosophy at Mount Allison University.

    6.18 Closing (Series 6: Mapping the Quartet: Oxford Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour)

    6.18 Closing (Series 6: Mapping the Quartet: Oxford Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour)

    Elizabeth Anscombe, Mary Midgley, Iris Murdoch, and Philippa Foot are four of the twentieth century’s most important British philosophers. Oxford was the place where they met, and where their philosophical views were shaped. On this walking tour you will visit some of the places where events of significance in the lives of the women took place between 1938 and the mid-Fifties. You will learn about their lives and their philosophy. 



    All the locations on this tour, and many more besides, feature in the book Metaphysical Animals: How Four Women Brought Philosophy Back to Life, and can be found on the associated website, mappingthequartet.org



    This podcast (series 6) is a walking tour around Oxford. If you would like to learn about the Quartet’s philosophy from the comfort of your home, try our other podcasts (series 1-5) found on womeninparenthesis.co.uk



    This is episode number #18. There are 18 individual episodes. The order in which we have placed the locations is based on what we thought would make for a pleasant and economic walk, rather than by the chronology of the various events. You can download a map of the journey and a full transcript of this podcast series from womeninparenthesis.co.uk (search for Podcasts within the Creative Resources section).



    If you would prefer, you can access the walking tour as a single full-length episode - #1 of this series.



    This production was brought to you by Women In Parenthesis. The walking tour was designed and written by Ana Barandalla and the podcast produced by Amy Ward.

    • 1 min
    6.17 Stop O, Keble College (Series 6: Mapping the Quartet: Oxford Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour)

    6.17 Stop O, Keble College (Series 6: Mapping the Quartet: Oxford Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour)

    Elizabeth Anscombe, Mary Midgley, Iris Murdoch, and Philippa Foot are four of the twentieth century’s most important British philosophers. Oxford was the place where they met, and where their philosophical views were shaped. On this walking tour you will visit some of the places where events of significance in the lives of the women took place between 1938 and the mid-Fifties. You will learn about their lives and their philosophy. 



    All the locations on this tour, and many more besides, feature in the book Metaphysical Animals: How Four Women Brought Philosophy Back to Life, and can be found on the associated website, mappingthequartet.org



    This podcast (series 6) is a walking tour around Oxford. If you would like to learn about the Quartet’s philosophy from the comfort of your home, try our other podcasts (series 1-5) found on womeninparenthesis.co.uk



    This is episode number #17. There are 18 individual episodes. The order in which we have placed the locations is based on what we thought would make for a pleasant and economic walk, rather than by the chronology of the various events. You can download a map of the journey and a full transcript of this podcast series from womeninparenthesis.co.uk (search for Podcasts within the Creative Resources section).



    If you would prefer, you can access the walking tour as a single full-length episode - #1 of this series.



    This production was brought to you by Women In Parenthesis. The walking tour was designed and written by Ana Barandalla and the podcast produced by Amy Ward.

    • 3 min
    6.16 Stop N, 2 Bradmore Road (Series 6: Mapping the Quartet: Oxford Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour)

    6.16 Stop N, 2 Bradmore Road (Series 6: Mapping the Quartet: Oxford Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour)

    Elizabeth Anscombe, Mary Midgley, Iris Murdoch, and Philippa Foot are four of the twentieth century’s most important British philosophers. Oxford was the place where they met, and where their philosophical views were shaped. On this walking tour you will visit some of the places where events of significance in the lives of the women took place between 1938 and the mid-Fifties. You will learn about their lives and their philosophy. 



    All the locations on this tour, and many more besides, feature in the book Metaphysical Animals: How Four Women Brought Philosophy Back to Life, and can be found on the associated website, mappingthequartet.org



    This podcast (series 6) is a walking tour around Oxford. If you would like to learn about the Quartet’s philosophy from the comfort of your home, try our other podcasts (series 1-5) found on womeninparenthesis.co.uk



    This is episode number #16. There are 18 individual episodes. The order in which we have placed the locations is based on what we thought would make for a pleasant and economic walk, rather than by the chronology of the various events. You can download a map of the journey and a full transcript of this podcast series from womeninparenthesis.co.uk (search for Podcasts within the Creative Resources section).



    If you would prefer, you can access the walking tour as a single full-length episode - #1 of this series.



    This production was brought to you by Women In Parenthesis. The walking tour was designed and written by Ana Barandalla and the podcast produced by Amy Ward.

    • 1 min
    6.15 Stops M, Park Town (Series 6: Mapping the Quartet: Oxford Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour)

    6.15 Stops M, Park Town (Series 6: Mapping the Quartet: Oxford Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour)

    Elizabeth Anscombe, Mary Midgley, Iris Murdoch, and Philippa Foot are four of the twentieth century’s most important British philosophers. Oxford was the place where they met, and where their philosophical views were shaped. On this walking tour you will visit some of the places where events of significance in the lives of the women took place between 1938 and the mid-Fifties. You will learn about their lives and their philosophy. 



    All the locations on this tour, and many more besides, feature in the book Metaphysical Animals: How Four Women Brought Philosophy Back to Life, and can be found on the associated website, mappingthequartet.org



    This podcast (series 6) is a walking tour around Oxford. If you would like to learn about the Quartet’s philosophy from the comfort of your home, try our other podcasts (series 1-5) found on womeninparenthesis.co.uk



    This is episode number #15. There are 18 individual episodes. The order in which we have placed the locations is based on what we thought would make for a pleasant and economic walk, rather than by the chronology of the various events. You can download a map of the journey and a full transcript of this podcast series from womeninparenthesis.co.uk (search for Podcasts within the Creative Resources section).



    If you would prefer, you can access the walking tour as a single full-length episode - #1 of this series.



    This production was brought to you by Women In Parenthesis. The walking tour was designed and written by Ana Barandalla and the podcast produced by Amy Ward.

    • 5 min
    6.14 Stop L, St Hugh’s College (Series 6: Mapping the Quartet: Oxford Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour)

    6.14 Stop L, St Hugh’s College (Series 6: Mapping the Quartet: Oxford Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour)

    Elizabeth Anscombe, Mary Midgley, Iris Murdoch, and Philippa Foot are four of the twentieth century’s most important British philosophers. Oxford was the place where they met, and where their philosophical views were shaped. On this walking tour you will visit some of the places where events of significance in the lives of the women took place between 1938 and the mid-Fifties. You will learn about their lives and their philosophy. 



    All the locations on this tour, and many more besides, feature in the book Metaphysical Animals: How Four Women Brought Philosophy Back to Life, and can be found on the associated website, mappingthequartet.org



    This podcast (series 6) is a walking tour around Oxford. If you would like to learn about the Quartet’s philosophy from the comfort of your home, try our other podcasts (series 1-5) found on womeninparenthesis.co.uk



    This is episode number #14. There are 18 individual episodes. The order in which we have placed the locations is based on what we thought would make for a pleasant and economic walk, rather than by the chronology of the various events. You can download a map of the journey and a full transcript of this podcast series from womeninparenthesis.co.uk (search for Podcasts within the Creative Resources section).



    If you would prefer, you can access the walking tour as a single full-length episode - #1 of this series.



    This production was brought to you by Women In Parenthesis. The walking tour was designed and written by Ana Barandalla and the podcast produced by Amy Ward.

    • 1 min
    6.13 Stop K, St Anne’s College (then Society) (Series 6: Mapping the Quartet: Oxford Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour)

    6.13 Stop K, St Anne’s College (then Society) (Series 6: Mapping the Quartet: Oxford Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour)

    Elizabeth Anscombe, Mary Midgley, Iris Murdoch, and Philippa Foot are four of the twentieth century’s most important British philosophers. Oxford was the place where they met, and where their philosophical views were shaped. On this walking tour you will visit some of the places where events of significance in the lives of the women took place between 1938 and the mid-Fifties. You will learn about their lives and their philosophy. 



    All the locations on this tour, and many more besides, feature in the book Metaphysical Animals: How Four Women Brought Philosophy Back to Life, and can be found on the associated website, mappingthequartet.org



    This podcast (series 6) is a walking tour around Oxford. If you would like to learn about the Quartet’s philosophy from the comfort of your home, try our other podcasts (series 1-5) found on womeninparenthesis.co.uk



    This is episode number #13. There are 18 individual episodes. The order in which we have placed the locations is based on what we thought would make for a pleasant and economic walk, rather than by the chronology of the various events. You can download a map of the journey and a full transcript of this podcast series from womeninparenthesis.co.uk (search for Podcasts within the Creative Resources section).



    If you would prefer, you can access the walking tour as a single full-length episode - #1 of this series.



    This production was brought to you by Women In Parenthesis. The walking tour was designed and written by Ana Barandalla and the podcast produced by Amy Ward.

    • 3 min

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