Description (podcaster-provided):
A podcast dedicated to promoting philosophical education and deep reflection. We invite philosophers from around the globe to discuss philosophy in the context of contemporary injustices – all at an easy-to-understand and digestible level. New episodes weekly on Friday.
Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Philosophy education • Contemporary social issues • Ethics • Consciousness • Democracy • Race • Fake news • Artificial intelligence • Animal rights • Legal philosophy • Cognitive science • Feminist philosophy
"Dialexicon" is a podcast dedicated to promoting philosophical education and deep reflection through discussions with philosophers from around the globe. The episodes primarily revolve around contemporary philosophical issues, exploring how they intersect with pressing societal concerns. The podcast covers a diverse array of topics including democracy, social epistemology, fake news, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.
The podcast regularly features in-depth discussions about the integration of ethical and political frameworks into various branches of philosophy. For instance, it looks at how social justice issues such as race, gender, and animal rights are interwoven with philosophical inquiry. One recurring theme is the relationship between democracy and philosophy, providing insights into electoral reform, the role of misinformation, and the philosophical underpinnings of justice.
"Dialexicon" also delves into specialized areas like the philosophy of mind, exploring concepts such as consciousness, artificial intelligence, and the non-linguistic understanding of numbers. The intersection of philosophy with other disciplines, such as law, education, and cognitive science, is another key focus. Episodes often address the philosophical aspects of contemporary issues such as the ethics of computer science, the implications of bioethics in healthcare, and the role of philosophical thinking in addressing global challenges.
Philosophers featured in the podcast discuss their research and provide accessible insights into complex philosophical debates. Topics such as the ethical considerations of technology in education, the philosophical foundations of emotions, and the nature of transformative experiences are explored to help listeners understand the relevance of philosophy in everyday life. Through these discussions, "Dialexicon" aims to make philosophical discourse digestible and relevant to a wide audience, while fostering a deeper understanding of both historical and modern philosophical thought.
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Episodes:
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How to Fix a Democracy: Making Margins Matter with Professor Daniel Wodak
2023-Mar-27
54 minutes
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Ethics in Social Epistemology: “Insidious Ignorance” with Professor Bailey Thomas
2023-Mar-17
52 minutes
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Fake News and Misinformation with Professor Eliot Michaelson
2023-Mar-10
55 minutes
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The Necessity of Philosophy for the Youth: PLATO with Professor Jana Mohr Lone
2023-Mar-04
43 minutes
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Consciousness: Experience and Time with Professor Geoffrey Lee
2023-Feb-24
51 minutes
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The Non-Linguistic Mind: the Approximate Number System with Dr. Sam Clarke
2023-Feb-17
47 minutes
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Computation and the Philosophy of Cognitive Science with Dr. Andrew Richmond
2023-Feb-10
45 minutes
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Cognition and Social Philosophy: Resistant Social Beliefs with Dr. Carolina Flores
2023-Feb-05
45 minutes
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Race and Epistemology: Information Flow and Racist AI? with Dr. Eric Bayruns García
2023-Jan-27
52 minutes
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Legal Philosophy and "Reasonable Moral Doubt" with Professor Emad Atiq
2022-Nov-07
48 minutes
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Justice in Health and Philosophy at Northwestern with Professor Chad Horne
2022-Oct-03
46 minutes
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Animal Rights and Ethics with Professor Jeff Sebo
2022-Sep-28
48 minutes
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Group Formation and Social Ontology with Professor Katherine Ritchie
2022-Sep-20
46 minutes
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Idealism: Consciousness and Ethics with Professor Robert Smithson
2022-Sep-12
48 minutes
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Virtue Ethics and its Limits with Professor Travis Timmerman
2022-Sep-06
46 minutes
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Bioethics and Autonomy with Professor Samuel Reis-Dennis
2022-Aug-29
50 minutes
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Metaphysics and Identity with Professor Erica Shumener
2022-Aug-22
47 minutes
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Social Indeterminacy and Ontological Erasure with Professor Kevin Richardson
2022-Aug-15
50 minutes
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Aristotelian Education and Ethics in Computer Science with Dr. William Cochran
2022-Aug-08
46 minutes
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Moral Philosophy and Ethics with Professor Vida Yao
2022-Aug-01
49 minutes
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Education, Trust, and the Ethics of Computer Science with Dr. Trystan Goetze
2022-Jul-25
49 minutes
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Metaphysics, Chances, Time Travel, and Philosophy Education with Professor Katie Elliott
2022-Jul-18
48 minutes
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Feminist Philosophy and Ethics in Society with Dr. Sophia Dandelet
2022-Jul-11
54 minutes
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The Philosophy and Politics of Race and Reparations with Professor Joseph Frigault
2022-Jul-09
55 minutes
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W. E. B. Du Bois and the Philosophy of Critical Theory with Dr. Yarran Hominh
2022-Jun-27
47 minutes
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The Philosophy of Emotions and Anxiety with Professor Charlie Kurth
2022-Jun-20
52 minutes
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The Philosophy and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Raphaël Millière
2022-Jun-13
54 minutes
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Roe v. Wade and the Philosophy of Abortions with Dr. Dustin Crummett
2022-Jun-06
52 minutes
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Law, Legal Epistemology, and Legal Burdens of Proof with Professor Georgi Gardiner
2022-May-30
61 minutes
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Competitive Debate, Thought, and Surety with Dr. Ben Holguín
2022-May-23
61 minutes
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Animal Consciousness and Prison Philosophy Outreach with Dr. Simon Brown
2022-May-16
63 minutes
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Epistemology: Belief, Credence, and Evidence with Dr. Liz Jackson
2022-May-09
69 minutes
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The Philosophy of Depression with Dr. Ian Tully
2022-May-02
65 minutes
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The Philosophy and Power of Transformative Experiences with Dr. Rebecca Chan
2022-Apr-25
43 minutes
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Consciousness, Artificial Consciousness, and Artificial General Intelligence with Dr. Anand Vaidya
2022-Apr-19
56 minutes
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Narcissism, Comedy, and Psychotherapy with Eva Virc
2022-Apr-11
52 minutes
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