Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Philosophy discussions • Historical and contemporary thinkers • Ethics and morality • Society and culture analysis • Scientific and technological inquiries • Social justice issues • Art and literature exploration
This podcast, titled "Select Episodes," presents a rich array of topics that delve into philosophical inquiries intersecting with various cultural, scientific, and social domains. The essence of the show is to challenge listeners’ perspectives and offer deep insights into diverse philosophical questions, without sacrificing intellectual integrity. The episodes emphasize understanding complex ideas across different periods, often through the lens of prominent historical figures such as philosophers, scientists, and thinkers, exploring their contributions and enduring influence on contemporary thought.
A prominent theme in this podcast is the exploration of how philosophical issues intersect with other disciplines, such as politics, science, arts, and technology. Episodes frequently consider the moral and ethical dimensions of modern developments, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and driverless cars, highlighting the implications these advancements have on human life and societal structures.
The podcast also addresses timeless philosophical questions concerning the nature of existence, knowledge, and perception. It engages with metaphysical inquiries about the universe, such as the nature of time and space, the possibility of a multiverse, and the philosophical significance of scientific concepts like dark matter and energy. Moreover, historical contexts and cultural evaluations are often woven into discussions, contextualizing philosophical ideas within broader human experiences across different eras and societies.
In addition to theoretical discussions, the podcast spotlights practical philosophical debates, such as those related to social justice, identity, and morality, reflecting on their historical roots and contemporary manifestations. Through this multidisciplinary approach, the podcast seeks to illuminate the relevance of philosophical inquiry in understanding and navigating both personal and collective human challenges.
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Episodes:
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This Week: Changing Minds on Climate Change
2025-Apr-20
51 minutes
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Iris Murdoch
2025-Apr-11
51 minutes
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Judith Jarvis Thomson
2025-Mar-08
51 minutes
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Elizabeth Anscombe
2024-Dec-19
51 minutes
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Crisis and Creativity in Mayan Mythology
2024-Dec-14
51 minutes
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Emma Goldman
2024-Nov-13
52 minutes
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American Futures (Ken Taylor Memorial Episode)
2024-Nov-02
56 minutes
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Simone Weil
2024-Oct-20
51 minutes
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Anna Julia Cooper
2024-Oct-06
52 minutes
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Hildegard von Bingen
2024-Aug-19
51 minutes
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Nísia Floresta
2024-Jun-11
51 minutes
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Mary Wollstonecraft
2024-May-06
52 minutes
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Could Robot Be Persons?
2024-Apr-11
54 minutes
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Shakespeare's Outsiders
2024-Mar-28
51 minutes
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Mind Sharing
2024-Mar-12
51 minutes
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Margaret Cavendish
2024-Mar-07
51 minutes
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Im Yunjidang
2024-Feb-18
51 minutes
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20th Anniversary Quiz Show
2024-Jan-20
60 minutes
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Mary Astell
2023-Nov-20
51 minutes
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Elisabeth of Bohemia
2023-Oct-16
51 minutes
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Can Architecture Be Political?
2023-Oct-12
51 minutes
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Hypatia of Alexandria
2023-Jul-28
51 minutes
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Can Art Save Us?
2023-Jun-09
51 minutes
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The Philosophy of Smell
2023-Mar-20
51 minutes
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Liberty and Justice For Who?
2022-Oct-21
51 minutes
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The Changing Face of Antisemitism
2022-Jun-18
51 minutes
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What Can Virtual Reality (Actually) Do?
2021-Dec-12
51 minutes
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The Social Lives of Robots
2021-Nov-13
51 minutes
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Time for Summer Reading
2020-Jun-14
51 minutes
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Ken Taylor Tribute
2019-Dec-29
52 minutes
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Foreign Aid – or Injury?
2018-Dec-16
50 minutes
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Does Science Over-reach?
2018-Jul-17
50 minutes
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Radical Markets: Solutions for a Gilded Age?
2018-Jul-15
50 minutes
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Repugnant Markets: Should Everything Be For Sale?
2018-Jun-03
50 minutes
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Faith and Humility
2018-Apr-23
50 minutes
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Are We Alone?
2018-Apr-20
50 minutes
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Trolling, Bullying, and Flame Wars: Humility and Online Discourse
2018-Apr-12
50 minutes
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How To Humbly Disagree
2018-Mar-04
50 minutes
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Could the Laws of Physics Ever Change?
2017-Aug-08
50 minutes
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Driverless Cars at the Moral Crossroads
2017-Jul-30
50 minutes
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Cognitive Bias
2017-Jul-09
51 minutes
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Knowing What We Know (And What We Don't)
2017-Mar-07
51 minutes
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The Space-Time Continuum
2017-Feb-21
51 minutes
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The Mystery of the Multiverse
2016-Sep-29
51 minutes
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Matter and Energy: The Dark Side
2016-Sep-27
50 minutes
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The Big Bang: Before and After
2016-Jul-26
52 minutes
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Why Is There Something Rather Than Nothing?
2016-Mar-21
51 minutes
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The Ancient Cosmos: When the Earth Stood Still
2016-Mar-04
51 minutes
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Living On Through Others
2015-Oct-28
50 minutes
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The Technology of Immortality
2015-Sep-15
51 minutes
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Reincarnation: Past Lives, Future Selves
2015-Apr-27
49 minutes
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What's Next? Death and the Afterlife
2015-Jan-09
50 minutes
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The Lure of Immortality
2014-Dec-05
49 minutes
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Life as a Work of Art
2013-Aug-18
50 minutes
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Finding Meaning in a Material World
2013-Aug-04
51 minutes
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Freedom and Free Enterprise
2013-Jul-20
50 minutes
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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times
2013-Jul-07
51 minutes
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Physics, Philosophy, and Theology
2013-Jun-08
50 minutes
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Faith, Reason, and the Art of Living
2013-May-19
50 minutes
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Good, Evil, and the Divine Plan
2013-May-04
50 minutes
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The Demands of Morality
2013-Apr-28
49 minutes
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God and the Fine-Tuned Universe
2013-Mar-16
50 minutes
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The Self
2013-Feb-23
49 minutes
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Unconditional Love
2012-Dec-06
50 minutes
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Freedom, Blame, and Resentment
2012-May-12
49 minutes
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Pantheism
2012-Feb-25
50 minutes
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Forgive and Forget
2011-Dec-10
50 minutes
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Miracles
2011-Nov-05
50 minutes
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Wisdom
2011-Sep-24
48 minutes
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Time, Space, and Quantum Mechanics
2011-Aug-13
50 minutes
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The Mind and the World
2009-Jun-07
50 minutes
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Worship
2009-May-09
49 minutes
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Challenges To Free Will
2009-Mar-07
49 minutes
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Creativity
2009-Jan-24
49 minutes
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Dualism
2008-Aug-08
50 minutes
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Altruism
2008-Jun-29
49 minutes
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The Problem of Evil
2008-Jun-06
49 minutes
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Saint Augustine
2008-Jan-27
49 minutes
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The Concept of God
2007-Dec-09
50 minutes
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Faith, Reason, and Science
2007-Oct-13
49 minutes
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