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Rebecca Lowe
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The new philosophy podcast! Philosopher Rebecca Lowe talks with philosophical guests about philosophical concepts, with the aim of providing rigorous yet accessible rough working definitions. endsdontjustifythemeans.com

Episodes

  1. 12/26/2025

    Working Definition episode 7: Happiness, with Henry Oliver

    In this episode, Henry Oliver and I discuss happiness. We talk about what it is to be happy, what makes people happy, the problem of being made happy about bad things, and more. In short, we do some philosophy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit endsdontjustifythemeans.com

    48 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    Working Definition episode 6: Liberalism, with Michael Ignatieff

    In this episode, Michael Ignatieff and I discuss liberalism. We talk about what it is to be a liberal, the kinds of institutions that are central to liberalism, what it’s like to do politics as someone with a liberal disposition, what liberals should do when they find themselves in illiberal places, and more. In short, we do some philosophy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit endsdontjustifythemeans.com

    54 min

  3. 11/12/2025

    Working Definition episode 5: Politics, with Oliver Traldi

    In this episode, Oliver Traldi and I discuss politics. We talk about why it’s such a hard word to define, the competing and complementary ways people use it, and its significance within the history of political philosophy and the world of political action. In short, we do some philosophy! I hope you enjoy it...  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit endsdontjustifythemeans.com

    59 min

  4. 09/29/2025

    Working Definition episode 4: Privacy, with Ignacio Cofone

    In this episode, Ignacio Cofone and I discuss privacy. We talk  about what it is, why it matters, when it matters, how it should be protected legally. In short, we do some philosophy! I hope you enjoy it.. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit endsdontjustifythemeans.com

    49 min

  5. 08/29/2025

    Working Definition episode 3: Freedom, with Tyler Cowen

    In this episode, Tyler Cowen and I discuss freedom. We talk about how people talk about freedom, whether you can define freedom, freedom's relation to other concepts, the relevance of free will and consciousness, what it might mean for a country to be free, and much more. In short, we do some philosophy! I hope you enjoy it.. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit endsdontjustifythemeans.com

    1 hr

  6. 08/03/2025

    Working Definition episode 2: Democracy, with Josiah Ober

    In this episode, Josh Ober and I discuss democracy. We talk about what it is, why it is what it is, what it needs, what it gives us, why it matters, how it differs from other things like it, what it asks of you, and where you might find it. In short, we do some philosophy! I hope you enjoy it.. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit endsdontjustifythemeans.com

    1h 2m

  7. 07/20/2025

    Working Definition episode 1: Transparency, with Tom Hoenig

    In this episode, Tom Hoenig and I discuss transparency. He talks about experiences from his career when transparency has been a driving practical concern. We think about conditions for, constraints on, relations to, and the value of transparency. In short, we do some philosophy! I hope you enjoy it.. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit endsdontjustifythemeans.com

    40 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

The new philosophy podcast! Philosopher Rebecca Lowe talks with philosophical guests about philosophical concepts, with the aim of providing rigorous yet accessible rough working definitions. endsdontjustifythemeans.com

Information

  • Creator
    Rebecca Lowe
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rebecca Lowe
  • Show Website
    Working Definition