Thoughts: Philosophy Untangled

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Thoughts: Philosophy Untangled Podcast

A Podcast Created by Glasgow University Philosophy Students. In every episode, we explore a different philosophical topic with the help of an expert. Whether you're new to philosophy or already love the subject, we look forward to embarking on this philosophical journey together!

22 MAR

Ep. 53 Natural Kinds ft. Tuomas Tahko

Tune in this week as Alex and Adam talk with Tuomas Takho from Bristol University about how science categorizes things in nature. Join as they discuss the concept of "natural kinds" and why it's not always straightforward.

1h 4m
8 MAR

The Leverhulme Series #1. Stoicism ft. Christopher Gill

The Leverhulme Series is an exciting new project, where we'll interview philosophers and interdisciplinary thinkers, who are pushing the boundaries of original work through funding from the Leverhulme Trust. In the first episode, Isabel and Constantinos explore Stoicism with Dr. Christopher Gill. They unpack what Stoicism is, dispelling myths in 'self-help' circles and delving into Stoicism's interesting take on our relationship with nature. For more information on the Leverhulme Trust, visit: https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/

1h 5m
23 FEB

#51. Non-Ideal Epistemology

This week, Adam and Calum are joined by Professor Robert McKenna from the University of Liverpool. Tune in as they delve into the depths of non-ideal epistemology, explore unconventional knowledge structures, the impact of biases, and more!

57 min
2 FEB

#50. Anarchism ft. James Humphries

Join hosts Margot Leys Johnston and Tinka Bruneau as they chat with James Humphries, a political philosophy lecturer at the University of Glasgow. In this episode, they delve into the concept of anarchism: its meaning, the appeal of living in an anarchist society, and how anarchist thinkers address potential challenges. Get ready to explore these intriguing questions and more on another episode of Thoughts! Links to organisations mentioned by James: Glasgow mutual aid network https://www.mutualaid.co.uk/area/glasgow Glasgow anarchist federation https://glasgowanarchists.wordpress.com/ Various politically minded resources and essays https://libcom.org/

51 min
19 JAN

#49. Laws of Nature ft. Eddy Chen

Join Alex and Kealan as they chat with Eddy Chen about his work in Physics and Philosophy. Follow along as they delve into the world of metaphysics, pushing the boundaries of what we know about time, philosophy, and the basic laws of nature that govern our lives.

50 min
02/12/2023

#48. Ontology and Oppression ft. Katherine Jenkins

Alex and Tinka are joined by Katharine Jenkins as they delve deep into the captivating world of gender, identity, and the various social constructs that shape our lives. The way society is organised means that we all get made into members of various types of people, such as judges, wives, or women. These 'human social kinds' may be brought into being by oppressive social arrangements, and people may suffer oppression in virtue of being made into a member of a certain human social kind; this much is obvious. In her new book, Ontology and Oppression, Katharine Jenkins goes further, arguing that we should pay attention to the ways in which the very fact of being made into a member of a certain human social kind can be oppressive. She supplies three conceptual tools needed to understand this phenomenon – which together form the Constraint and Enablements Framework. Katharine’s book recommendations: In the wake, by Christina Sharpe. https://www.dukeupress.edu/in-the-wake Histories of the Transgender Child, by Jules Gill-Peterson. https://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/histories-of-the-transgender-child Black on Both Sides, by C. Riley Snorton. https://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/black-on-both-sides

56 min
22/10/2023

#47 Grief ft. Michael Cholbi

Join hosts Jasmine Hunt and Matt Kalesnik as they engage in a deep and thought-provoking conversation with Professor Michael Cholbi, Chair in Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. In this episode, they explore the intricate realms of grief, empathy, and psychopaths, diving into Professor Cholbi's extensive research on ethical issues related to death and dying, with a focus on grief and those enigmatic psychopaths.

49 min
05/10/2023

#46. Truth and Evidence ft. Jack Lyons

In this episode, Jonah, Tinka, and Dr. Lyons uncover the relationship between truth, belief and perception. Follow them through thought experiments and counterexamples as they attempt to construct reliable frameworks by which we can come to better understand and trust these concepts and how we arrive at them.

51 min

20/08/2021

Escaping the Ivory Tower - Trailer

Thoughts is excited to present Escaping the Ivory Tower, a brand new series in which our co-host Arianna Clark speaks to guests from all over the world about the impact that philosophy has made on their lives.

20/08/2021

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A Podcast Created by Glasgow University Philosophy Students. In every episode, we explore a different philosophical topic with the help of an expert. Whether you're new to philosophy or already love the subject, we look forward to embarking on this philosophical journey together!

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Glasgow University Philosophy Students
Years Active

2020 - 2024
Episodes

63
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Clean
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