Spontaneous Philosophy

Brian New

Somewhat prepared but mostly spontaneous philosophical discussion -- with technical rigour, by a published philosopher

Episodes

  1. 10/01/2021

    When does consciousness first emerge in the world?

    The hard problem of consciousness. Is an infant subjectively aware? Can love be a non-conscious relation? How is it that we unwittingly project a mind or 'personhood' into other creatures, including infants; is this projection accurate? Why is 'vantage perception' a better name than 'theory of mind'?

    1h 1m
  2. What is free speech and its limits? Episode 3

    08/03/2020

    What is free speech and its limits? Episode 3

    In this episode we consider the nature of free speech, reflecting on some of the ideas of John Locke. I look at the First Amendment of the US Constitution (and as I type this I now remember that I forgot to look at the 5th Amendment! Really wanted to explore what that was all about -- have only seen it on films etc. :) Oh, I also explain my theory/brief observation about the nature of honesty in discourse. Thanks for listening Hope you enjoy B

    1h 30m
  3. What is Consciousness? The Philosophy of Mind - episode 1

    07/19/2020

    What is Consciousness? The Philosophy of Mind - episode 1

    Hello! Our first spontaneous philosophical discussion of the very heart of ideas, science, and logic themselves: consciousness. In this first episode I read and converse on passages from Nietzsche and Wittgenstein (philosophers), as well as Dr Rita Carter (neuroscientist). I also, in the first part, present my own Philosophy of Mind, a description of how perceptual creatures move through developmental stages towards having (an experiential, subjective, private) consciousness. Thank you for listening, and hope you enjoy :)

    1h 35m
  4. The Problem of Suffering

    12/20/2019

    The Problem of Suffering

    In this spontaneous episode, I discuss the Problem of Evil/Suffering -- that is, the argument against the existence of God/gods due to the undeniable existence of suffering in our world. I think through the nature and logic of suffering itself, distinguishing it from pain, and placing it in relation to conscious volition. Finally, I talk through the Free-Will theodicy (solution to the Problem of Suffering), and then give my own theodicy from a non-religious or non-theological starting point. Thanks for listening, and merry Christmas :)

    1h 9m
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Somewhat prepared but mostly spontaneous philosophical discussion -- with technical rigour, by a published philosopher

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  • Creator
    Brian New
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brian New
  • Show Website
    Spontaneous Philosophy