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Philosophers’ work and philosophers’ lives, both inside and outside of philosophy. Brought to you by the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method, the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science, LSE, and the Forum for Philosophy.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Philosophers’ work and lives • philosophy of mind and consciousness • perception and olfaction • epistemology and self-knowledge • philosophy of science, causation, quantum mechanics • phenomenology • ethics, bioethics, public policy, expertiseThis podcast features conversational interviews with professional philosophers that blend discussion of their academic work with elements of their lives and interests beyond philosophy. Across episodes, guests from a range of universities describe current research in areas such as philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, epistemology, phenomenology, ethics, bioethics, public policy, and the philosophy of perception.
A recurring focus is how philosophical questions connect to lived experience and to other fields. Listeners hear about topics including consciousness and panpsychism, the nature of causes versus correlations, and the ways we perceive and understand the world through different senses—particularly vision and smell—along with classic puzzles about perception and illusion. Several conversations also turn to knowledge and expertise, including questions about self-knowledge and the public role of expertise in contentious policy contexts.
The tone suggested by the episode descriptions is informal and wide-ranging: alongside substantive philosophical themes, guests discuss personal influences, cultural touchstones, and hobbies (from photography and music to science fiction and travel), using these as entry points into their thinking and careers. Overall, the content presents philosophy as both a set of research programs and a human activity shaped by biography, institutions, and everyday interests.
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Out of the Vat #10 – Ann-Sophie Barwich 2021-Nov-10 41 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #9 – Lucy Campbell 2021-Aug-10 37 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #8 – David Papineau 2020-Nov-10 45 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #7 – Philip Goff 2020-Jun-26 31 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #6 – Mahon O’Brien 2020-Apr-07 35 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #5 – Heather Widdows 2020-Feb-04 17 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #4 – Brian Glenney 2019-Nov-12 32 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #3 – Katherine Furman 2019-Sep-03 17 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #2 – Richard Ashcroft 2019-Jun-25 32 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #1 – Steven French 2019-May-07 28 minutes |