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Podcast Profile: General Philosophy

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41 episodes
2010
Median: 12 minutes
Collection: Philosophy


Description (podcaster-provided):

A series of lectures delivered by Peter Millican to first-year philosophy students at the University of Oxford. The lectures comprise of the 8-week General Philosophy course, delivered to first year undergraduates. These lectures aim to provide a thorough introduction to many philosophical topics and to get students and others interested in thinking about key areas of philosophy. Taking a chronological view of the history of philosophy, each lecture is split into 3 or 4 sections which outline a particular philosophical problem and how different philosophers have attempted to resolve the issue. Individuals interested in the 'big' questions about life such as how we perceive the world, who we are in the world and whether we are free to act will find this series informative, comprehensive and accessible.


Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Philosophy lectures • Introduction to philosophical topics • Key philosophical problems and theories • Historical overview of philosophy • Modern philosophical debates • Concepts of knowledge, identity, and perception

This podcast, titled "General Philosophy," offers a comprehensive introduction to a wide range of philosophical topics, drawing on the expertise of Peter Millican from the University of Oxford. Aimed primarily at first-year university students, the content delivers a chronological exploration of philosophical thought, spanning from Ancient Greece to contemporary discussions. By dissecting key philosophical problems and investigating how various philosophers have attempted to address them, the podcast engages listeners with the fundamental questions of philosophy.

A recurrent theme throughout the series is the evolution of philosophical thought over time, highlighting how historical contexts shaped different perspectives. Listeners are guided through the shifts from Aristotelian natural science to the groundbreaking ideas of Galileo and Descartes, and further onto the development of empiricism with figures like John Locke. The podcast also delves into philosophical concepts such as induction, scepticism, dualism, and personal identity, offering insights into the enduring debates these topics provoke.

The podcast not only surveys the history of philosophical ideas but also examines the methods and frameworks underpinning philosophical inquiry. Listeners will encounter discussions on the nature of knowledge, perception, free will, and moral responsibility, as philosophers like Hume and Kant are scrutinized alongside contemporary theories. With episodes structured to present problems and potential solutions, this series encourages a deep engagement with philosophy’s foundational issues, offering both informative and accessible content for those interested in the 'big' questions about life. Through its well-structured format, the podcast bridges historical and modern perspectives, helping listeners appreciate the relevance of philosophy in understanding the world around them.


Episodes:
1.1 An Introduction to General Philosophy
2010-Feb-19
5 minutes
1.2 The Background of Early Modern Philosophy
2010-Feb-19
15 minutes
1.3 Science from Aristotle to Galileo
2010-Feb-19
18 minutes
1.4 From Galileo to Descartes
2010-Feb-19
10 minutes
General Philosophy Lecture 1 (Slides)
2010-Feb-19

2.1 Recap of General Philosophy Lecture 1
2010-Mar-16
5 minutes
2.2 Thomas Hobbes: The Monster of Malmesbury
2010-Mar-16
11 minutes
2.3 Robert Boyle and Isaac Newton
2010-Mar-16
13 minutes
2.4 John Locke
2010-Mar-16
12 minutes
2.5 Nicolas Malebranche and George Berkeley
2010-Mar-16
9 minutes
2.6 David Hume
2010-Mar-16
12 minutes
2.7 Overview: Kant and Modern Science
2010-Apr-08
17 minutes
General Philosophy Lecture 2 (Slides)
2010-Apr-08

3.1 Hume's Argument Concerning Induction
2010-Apr-08
12 minutes
3.2 Responses to Hume's Famous Argument
2010-Apr-08
9 minutes
General Philosophy Lecture 3 (Slides)
2010-Apr-08

4.1 Scepticism about the External World
2010-Apr-08
9 minutes
4.2 Possible Answers to External World Scepticism
2010-Apr-08
9 minutes
4.3 Cartesian Dualism
2010-Apr-08
14 minutes
4.4 The Mind-Body Problem
2010-Apr-08
18 minutes
General Philosophy Lecture 4 (Slides)
2010-Apr-08

5.1 Introduction to Knowledge
2010-Nov-29
10 minutes
5.2 The Traditional Analysis of Knowledge
2010-Nov-29
16 minutes
5.3 Gettier and Other Complications
2010-Nov-29
14 minutes
5.4 Scepticism, Externalism and the Ethics of Belief
2010-Nov-29
12 minutes
General Philosophy Lecture 5 (Slides)
2010-Nov-29

6.1 Introduction to Primary and Secondary Qualities
2010-Nov-30
14 minutes
6.2 Problems with Resemblance
2010-Nov-30
10 minutes
6.3 Abstraction and Idealism
2010-Nov-30
10 minutes
6.4 Making Sense of Perception
2010-Nov-30
16 minutes
General Philosophy Lecture 6 (Slides)
2010-Nov-30

7.1 Free Will, Determinism and Choice
2010-Dec-01
18 minutes
7.2 Different Concepts of Freedom
2010-Dec-01
14 minutes
7.3 Hume on Liberty and Necessity
2010-Dec-01
10 minutes
7.4 Making Sense of Free Will and Moral Responsibility
2010-Dec-01
9 minutes
General Philosophy Lecture 7 (Slides)
2010-Dec-01

8.1 Introduction to Personal Identity
2010-Dec-01
8 minutes
8.2 John Locke on Personal Identity
2010-Dec-01
15 minutes
8.3 Problems for Locke's View of Personal Identity
2010-Dec-01
9 minutes
8.4 Persons, Humans and Brains
2010-Dec-01
10 minutes
General Philosophy Lecture 8 (Slides)
2010-Dec-01