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Doing Philosophy is a podcast for original philosophy. Its episodes are philosophical essays, but then in the medium of sound. They contain interviews with leading names in the field, such as Huw Price, Crispin Wright, and Sanford Goldberg. Doing Philosophy is created and hosted by Tom Kaspers, who recently obtained his Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of St Andrews. If you like this format, and you want your own work to be featured on this podcast, please do get in touch. For more information, go to https://tomkaspers.com or send an email to [email protected].Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Podcast essays • Personal vs. shared inquiry • Philosophical methods • Rationality and disagreement • Pluralism in truth • Correspondence theory • Interviews with philosophers • Hosted by Tom KaspersThis podcast, titled "Doing Philosophy," is a platform for exploring original philosophical ideas through the medium of sound. Hosted by Tom Kaspers, a recent Ph.D. graduate in philosophy from the University of St Andrews, the podcast features philosophical essays that are often complemented by interviews with leading figures in the field such as Huw Price, Crispin Wright, and Sanford Goldberg.
The central theme of the podcast revolves around philosophical inquiry, distinguishing between personal and shared inquiry. Personal inquiry is depicted as a subjective affair, where individual intellectual tastes and personal nodes, such as aesthetic predilections and moral convictions, play a significant role. This contrasts with shared inquiry, typically seen in scientific contexts, which aims for an objective structure based on shareable evidence.
Rationality, as discussed in the podcast, is considered a structural feature that varies between personal and shared contexts. A recurring focus is the nature of truth, with discussions involving pluralism, pragmatism, and correspondence theories. The podcast delves into these philosophical debates, examining different perspectives and how they influence current philosophical thinking.
Throughout the episodes, there is a notable engagement with peer disagreement and the notion of philosophical progress. The podcast contends that despite differing viewpoints among philosophers, there is a rational basis for their beliefs, which contributes to a dynamic and evolving discourse. By blending interviews with insights from the host's own philosophical works, the podcast offers listeners a multifaceted view of contemporary philosophical issues, encouraging personal reflection and highlighting the subjective dimensions of philosophical inquiry.
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4. The Personal Nature of Philosophy with Sanford Goldberg and Crispin Wright 2024-Mar-07 48 minutes |
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3. Rationality, Personal and Shared with Sanford Goldberg 2024-Mar-06 36 minutes |
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2. Truth, Part Two. The Plurality of Truth with Crispin Wright 2024-Feb-22 46 minutes |
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1. Truth, Part One. Pragmatism and Correspondence with Huw Price 2024-Feb-22 44 minutes |