364 episodes

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

Philosophy Bites Edmonds and Warburton

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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

    Theron Pummer on the Rules of Rescue

    Theron Pummer on the Rules of Rescue

    You might not have an obligation to risk your life saving other people, but if you do, you should go for saving the greatest number. That's more or less what Theon Pummer believes. Listen to him discussing the morality of rescue with David Edmonds in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast
     

    • 23 min
    William MacAskill on Longtermism

    William MacAskill on Longtermism

    In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast David Edmonds interviews Will MacAskill on the controversial idea that we ought to give the interests of future people substantial weight when deciding what we ought to do now. 
     

    • 22 min
    Kieran Setiya on Loneliness

    Kieran Setiya on Loneliness

    What is loneliness and why is it harmful? How does it differ from just being on your own? In the latest episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, Kieran Setiya discusses this important topic with Nigel Warburton.
     
     

    • 18 min
    Edith Hall on Aristotle's Way

    Edith Hall on Aristotle's Way

    How should we live? This is the basic question for all of us. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Edith Hall, author of the book Aristotle's Way, gives a sympathetic answer to Aristotle's take on this question. 

    • 17 min
    L.A. Paul on Transformative Experience

    L.A. Paul on Transformative Experience

    We have all had transformative experiences. But do they have philosophical relevance? Laurie Paul believes they do. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast she discusses this fascinating topic with Nigel Warburton. 

    • 18 min
    Josiah Ober on the Civic Bargain

    Josiah Ober on the Civic Bargain

    How do you solve the question of collective self-government by citizens? Josiah Ober discusses a fundamental problem of democratic societies: how we come to agree on courses of action when we commit to living within a democracy. His argument is that we need to become civic friends, a concept he explains in the conversation.

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

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1.4K Ratings

1.4K Ratings

lllevielll ,

Excellent format!

Fantastic range of topics discussed with compelling philosophers. The questions posed throughout the interviews take this show to the next level. The interviewee is neither harassed nor given an easy way out. Perfect show length with no meaningless fluff. Very well done, indeed!

ginamcs ,

Interview with Bishop Barron on his POV on Catholicism Philosophy

I would love for Nigel to interview Bishop Barron. I would be glued entirely to this interview. Let’s not forget that the most outstanding philosophers (Plato, Aquinas, etc.) influence Bishop Barron.

dldnh ,

Excellent

An excellent podcast, always very interesting.

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