Description (podcaster-provided):
The annual public Uehiro Lecture Series captures the ethos of the Uehiro Centre, which is to bring the best scholarship in analytic philosophy to bear on the most significant problems of our time, and to make progress in the analysis and resolution of these issues to the highest academic standard, in a manner that is also accessible to the general public. Philosophy should not only create knowledge, it should make people’s lives better.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Analytic philosophy • Ethical challenges • Equality of opportunity • Status and treatment • Feminism and gender relations • Technological change impacts • Reproductive technology • Philosophy accessibilityThis podcast series delves into philosophical and ethical issues with the aim of making complex ideas accessible to a broader audience. It features lectures from prominent philosophers and thinkers, exploring critical and pressing societal challenges through the lens of analytic philosophy. The episodes in this podcast cover themes such as equality and feminism, providing academic insights into these multifaceted topics.
The series includes discussions on equality, focusing on various dimensions such as equality of opportunity, status, and treatment. These episodes examine the philosophical justifications behind such concepts, attempting to unravel when and how equality matters in contemporary society. Additionally, this podcast explores feminist issues, addressing the ongoing struggle to establish a fair legal and social framework concerning gender relations. The lectures reflect on how long-standing debates on gender equality persist amidst modern societal and technological changes, touching upon issues like reproductive technology and its ethical implications.
Throughout the podcast, discussions are enriched with insights from roundtable debates featuring multiple experts, which help illuminate the complexities and nuances of the subjects tackled. The overarching aim is to engage the audience with rigorous academic discourse while also making these discussions relevant to real-world situations. By connecting scholarship with practical ethical challenges, this podcast embodies the philosophy that intellectual exploration should contribute to improving people's lives.
Episodes: |
2013 Annual Uehiro Lecture (3): Equal Opportunity 2017-Aug-24 119 minutes |
2013 Annual Uehiro Lecture (2): Equal Status 2017-Aug-24 52 minutes |
2013 Annual Uehiro Lecture (1): Equal Treatment 2017-Aug-24 52 minutes |
Sex in a Shifting Landscape Lecture Three: Oxford Uehiro Lectures 2012 2017-Aug-24 58 minutes |
Sex in a Shifting Landscape Lecture Two:Oxford Uehiro Lectures 2012 2017-Aug-24 49 minutes |
Sex in a Shifting Landscape Lecture One: Oxford Uehiro Lectures 2012 2017-Aug-24 49 minutes |