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The study of philosophy at Glasgow builds on a prestigious history that includes the achievements of great thinkers such as Francis Hutcheson, Adam Smith and Thomas Reid. We have expertise in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, logic, philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of science, ethics, aesthetics, political philosophy, philosophy of religion, and the history of philosophy.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ University’s 21st-century role • Gifford lectures • Gianni Vattimo on “End of Reality” • phenomenology beyond • being and event • ethical implications of dissolving reality • academic philosophy themesThis podcast presents academic philosophy content associated with the University of Glasgow, reflecting a broad disciplinary scope that includes areas such as metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind and language, logic, ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of religion, and the history of philosophy. The episodes in this set primarily feature public lectures and panel discussions connected to the university’s Gifford-related programming.
A recurring focus is the role and purpose of the university in contemporary society, approached through a recorded panel conversation that considers what higher education is for in the 21st century. Alongside this institutional theme, the podcast also hosts a multi-part lecture series by Gianni Vattimo titled “The End of Reality,” which examines questions about reality and its philosophical status. Across the series, topics include phenomenology and possible moves beyond it, the relationship between being and event, and ethical implications of how “reality” is conceived or transformed. Overall, the content is oriented toward scholarly discussion and formal presentations rather than informal commentary, offering listeners access to university-based philosophical events and lectures.
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The role of a university in the 21st century 2011-Nov-16 70 minutes |
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The role of a university in the 21st century (audio) 2011-Nov-25 70 minutes |
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The End of Reality: Opening Lecture 2012-Apr-25 74 minutes |
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Beyond Phenomenology (The End of Reality) 2012-Apr-25 64 minutes |
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Being and Event (The End of Reality) 2012-Apr-25 58 minutes |
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The Ethical Dissolution of Reality (The End of Reality) 2012-Apr-25 70 minutes |