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This is an interdisciplinary podcast which uses a philosophical lens to explore any topic: death, time, consciousness, desire, sex and gender, perception, language, truth, art and beauty, love, friendship, happiness or technology. We will critically decipher philosophical jargon and ideas to help our listeners grasp various contributions to the greatest, or the most seemingly trivial, questions of humankind.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Philosophy • Death • Time • Happiness • Love • Friendship • Consciousness • Identity • Disability • Eugenics • Ethics • Truth • Art • Beauty • Technology • Gender"CAN YOU PHIL IT?" is an interdisciplinary podcast that employs a philosophical lens to explore an extensive range of topics impacting human life. Through the discourse provided in various episodes, the podcast delves into areas such as death, time, consciousness, desire, language, and happiness. Philosophical theories and ideas, often deciphered from complex jargon, are aligned with real-world applications to engage listeners with profound and trivial questions alike.
Public philosophy is a recurrent theme, reflecting on how philosophical ideas permeate societal norms and personal beliefs. Episodes often dissect concepts like happiness and normality, discussing how these can be influenced by cultural conditions and historical contexts. The podcast also navigates through ethical and moral questions posed by modern phenomena, such as cancel culture and disability theory, providing food for thought on topics influenced by or influencing societal perceptions.
Listeners can expect discussions influenced by the works and ideas of influential philosophical and intellectual figures, from ancient to contemporary thinkers, including the likes of Aristotle, Descartes, and Sartre. The podcast does not shy away from challenging conventional wisdom by questioning widely held beliefs in ethics, eugenics, and the nature of friendship and love.
With a strong focus on critically engaging listeners' minds, the podcast often supplements its primary episodes with "Footnotes" discussions, offering deeper dives into the intellectual underpinnings of the topics discussed. These footnotes include exploratory discussions of key philosophical concepts, extending the conversation beyond the episode’s surface. Hosted by Jeanne Proust, the podcast invites listeners to contribute to its exploration of universal truths through a rigorous philosophical inquiry.
