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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 • Critical theory on jazz and capitalism (Adorno) • Political philosophy of the state: absolutism, liberalism, Marxism, fascism • Music as ideological influence • Expert interviewsThis podcast explores a range of philosophy topics with an emphasis on making them accessible and connected to contemporary concerns. Across recent installments, a recurring focus is the philosophy of language, especially the phenomenon of constructed languages: why people invent new languages, what that activity suggests about human identity and creativity, and how philosophical analysis can clarify what language is doing in everyday communication.
Another prominent thread is philosophy of music, treating music not only as art but as a social and political force. The discussions consider how musical forms and listening practices can be interpreted through broader theories about culture, economics, and power, including critical perspectives associated with twentieth-century continental philosophy. Related conversations examine whether and how politically charged music might shape beliefs, and how music can function within ideological conflict.
Political philosophy also figures strongly, with attention to competing conceptions of the state and the historical development of major ideologies. These episodes connect older debates—such as those surrounding monarchy, liberalism, Marxism, and fascism—to the persistence of these terms and frameworks in current political discourse, highlighting how philosophical categories continue to influence public life.
Some content is delivered through interviews with academic experts, complementing explanatory episodes with specialist viewpoints and deeper engagement with particular thinkers and debates.
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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 |