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A look at a range of philosophy topics and making them simple as well as relevant to the present day. Topics include philosophy of music, political philosophy, philosophy of language and others. Some of the podcasts are in the form of guest interviews with experts in some of these areas.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Philosophy of language and constructed languages • Music philosophy: jazz, Adorno, ideological music • Political philosophy of the state: absolutism, liberalism, Marxism, fascism • Contemporary relevance • Expert interviewsThis podcast offers accessible discussions of philosophical questions and uses contemporary examples to show how philosophy can illuminate everyday practices and public life. Across the episodes, it frequently returns to philosophy of language, philosophy of music, and political philosophy, with an emphasis on how abstract ideas connect to culture, communication, and ideology. The format mixes host-led explanations with guest interviews featuring academic specialists, aiming to unpack complex arguments and clarify why they matter.
A recurring theme is how human-made systems shape understanding and behavior. In its treatment of language, the podcast explores what it means for a language to be intentionally designed rather than naturally evolved, and what constructed languages suggest about human creativity, identity, and the purposes of communication. This discussion is framed by broader questions in philosophy of language about how we use words, what language is for, and how philosophical analysis can reveal hidden assumptions in ordinary speech.
Music appears as another major lens for philosophical inquiry. The podcast examines how musical forms can be interpreted through social and political theory, including critiques that link popular culture to economic structures and mass production. It also considers music as a vehicle for political messaging, asking how ideological content in art might influence listeners and how music can function within wider struggles over values and public opinion.
In political philosophy, the podcast surveys competing theories of the state and traces how major ideological traditions developed and continue to influence modern political discourse. By comparing frameworks such as absolutism, liberalism, Marxism, and fascism, it highlights different answers to questions about authority, freedom, power, and the role of government, and it connects historical debates to present-day usage of political terms. Overall, the episodes emphasize interpretation: of language, of art, and of political concepts that shape contemporary life.
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More on The Philosophy of Constructed Languages - Interview with Prof. Timothy Williamson 2021-Sep-21 20 minutes |
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The Philosophy of Constructed Languages 2021-Jul-22 23 minutes |
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More on Adorno’s Critiques of Jazz Music - Interview with Dr. Fumi Okiji 2021-May-07 25 minutes |
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Not So Unique After All: Theodor Adorno’s Critiques of Jazz Music 2021-May-05 16 minutes |
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Ideologies on the State Pt. 2: Marxism and Fascism 2021-Apr-30 32 minutes |
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Ideologies on the State Pt. 1: Absolutism and Liberalism 2021-Apr-30 30 minutes |
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The Philosophy of Ideological Music 2021-Apr-30 34 minutes |