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Condensing recent work in metaphysics and the philosophy of science down to what matters. Hosted by Dr Sam Kimpton-Nye, research associate on the MetaScience project (ERC, Horizon 2020, grant agreement No 771509; www.metascience.xyz) at the Unversity of Bristol. Music: NaturesEye from Pixabay. Art: Francesca SmithThemes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Metaphysics and philosophy of science topics • Discussions with authors • Modality, necessity, possibility • AI and philosophical implications • Quantum mechanics and measurement problem • Substance and metaphysical theorizing • Functions and causality"Condensed Matter" is a podcast dedicated to exploring recent developments in metaphysics and the philosophy of science. Hosted by Dr. Sam Kimpton-Nye, the show distills complex philosophical ideas into accessible discussions. The episodes cover a broad spectrum of topics within these disciplines, engaging with both theoretical and applied aspects.
A recurring theme in the podcast is the exploration of modality, which involves discussions on the nature of possibility, necessity, and related phenomena. These concepts are examined both in isolation and in relation to other philosophical themes, revealing their foundational importance in metaphysical inquiry. The podcast also delves into the philosophy of science, frequently addressing the interplay between scientific theories and metaphysical questions. Discussions often revolve around the relationship between laws of nature and scientific practice, highlighting different perspectives, such as Humeanism and dispositionalism, on how these laws operate.
Another significant subject is the nature of substances and functions, particularly within the context of contemporary philosophical debates. The podcast examines how metaphysical concepts are integrated or challenged by scientific advancements, particularly in topics such as AI, quantum mechanics, and biological individuality. Deep dives with authors of significant papers provide listeners with detailed insights into current scholarly work, allowing for a more profound exploration of these complex issues.
"Condensed Matter" also occasionally touches on historical philosophical perspectives, examining how traditional ideas hold up against modern scientific understandings. By featuring a range of voices from different philosophical backgrounds, the podcast offers diverse and multifaceted viewpoints, aiming to illuminate the evolving landscape of metaphysical and scientific thought.
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37: "Why Being Necessary Really Is Not the Same As Being Not Possibly Not", Dana Goswick 2024-Jun-04 9 minutes |
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36: "The Singularity: A Philosophical Analysis", David Chalmers 2023-Jul-19 23 minutes |
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35: "There is no measurement problem for Humeans", Chris Dorst 2023-Jul-08 16 minutes |
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34: "The Limits of Modality", Sam Cowling 2023-Jan-19 13 minutes |
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33: "Biochemical Functions", Francesca Bellazzi (deep dive featuring the author!) 2022-Dec-22 37 minutes |
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32: "Substance", Donnchadh O'Conaill (deep dive featuring the author!) 2022-Aug-23 73 minutes |
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31: "Biological Individuality and the Foetus Problem", Will Morgan (deep dive featuring the author!) 2022-Jul-26 45 minutes |
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30: “How Skeptical is Quine’s “Modal Skepticism”?”, John Divers 2022-Jul-05 14 minutes |
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Ep. 29: "Modal Conventionalism", Ross Cameron 2022-Apr-06 9 minutes |
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Ep. 28: "Panpsychism", Thomas Nagel (CM classic!) 2022-Mar-16 9 minutes |
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Ep. 27: “Modal dispositionalism and necessary perfect masks”, Barbara Vetter and Ralf Busse 2022-Feb-02 11 minutes |
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Ep. 26: "An Apology for Naturalized Metaphysics", James Ladyman (deep dive featuring the author!) 2022-Jan-26 49 minutes |
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Ep. 25 "The Governing Conception of Laws", Nina Emery (deep dive featuring the author!) 2021-Dec-22 48 minutes |
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Ep. 24: “Going Beyond the Fundamental: Feminism in Contemporary Metaphysics”, Elizabeth Barnes 2021-Dec-15 9 minutes |
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Ep. 23: "Governing Without a Fundamental Direction of Time", Chen and Goldstein 2021-Dec-01 11 minutes |
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Ep. 22: "Aristotelian Supervenience", John Heil 2021-Nov-03 11 minutes |
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Episode 21: "Causal Content and Global Laws: Grounding Modality in Experimental Practice", Jenann Ismael 2021-Oct-27 10 minutes |
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Episode 20: "Disagreement in Metaphysics", Timothy WIlliamson 2021-Oct-20 12 minutes |
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Episode 19: "Realism Without Parochialism", Phillip Bricker 2021-Oct-13 10 minutes |
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Episode 18: "Metaphysics After Carnap: the Ghost Who Walks?", Huw Price 2021-Oct-06 13 minutes |
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Episode 17: "Social kinds are essentially mind-dependent", Rebecca Mason 2021-Sep-29 11 minutes |
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Episode 16: "Calculus and counterpossibles in science", Brian McLoone 2021-Sep-22 11 minutes |
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Episode 15: "The rationality of metaphysics", E.J. Lowe 2021-Sep-15 12 minutes |
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Episode 14: "Where Do You Get Your Protein? Or: Biochemical Realization", Tuomas Tahko (deep dive featuring the author!) 2021-Sep-08 40 minutes |
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Episode 13: "Norms and Modality", Amie Thomasson 2021-Sep-01 9 minutes |
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Episode 12: "What Everyone Should Say about Symmetries (and How Humeans Get to Say It)", Michael Townsen Hicks (deep dive featuring the author!) 2021-Aug-25 54 minutes |
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Episode 11: “Nomothetic Explanation and Humeanism about Laws of Nature”, Harjit Bhogal 2021-Aug-18 12 minutes |
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Episode 10: "Realism and the Absence of Value", Shamik Dasgupta 2021-Aug-11 14 minutes |
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Episode 9: "Megarian Variable Actualism", Toby Friend (deep dive featuring the author!) 2021-Aug-04 27 minutes |
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Episode 8: "Sideways music", Ned Markosian 2021-Jul-28 9 minutes |
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Episode 7: "The Ground Between the Gaps", Jonathan Schaffer 2021-Jul-21 11 minutes |
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Episode 6: "Conceptualizing causal powers: activity, capacity, essence, necessitation", Ruth Groff 2021-Jul-14 10 minutes |
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Episode 5: "There Are No Ahistorical Theories of Function", Justin Garson 2021-Jul-07 8 minutes |
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Episode 4: "Troubles with Theoretical Virtues: Resisting Theoretical Utility Arguments in Metaphysics", Otávio Bueno and Scott Shalkowski 2021-Jul-07 9 minutes |
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Episode 3: "Ramseyan Humility", David Lewis 2021-Jul-07 8 minutes |
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Episode 2: "Fundamental Powers, Evolved Powers, and Mental Powers", Alexander Bird; "Evolved Powers, Artefact Powers, and Dispositional Explanations", Barbara Vetter 2021-Jul-07 16 minutes |
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Episode 1: "How scientific models can explain", Alisa Bokulich 2021-Jul-07 10 minutes |
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Episode 0: Introducing Condensed Matter 2021-Jul-07 2 minutes |