Minerva
By Joshi Gottlieb
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Minerva: talking to philosophers. We've been loving wisdom since 2012.
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CleanEpisode 21 | Implicit Bias | 27′05′′We like to think of... | Episode 21 | Implicit Bias | 27′05′′ We like to think of ourselves as unprejudiced. But psychologists tell us not to be so sure: even if we don’t have any conscious biases, stereotypes might still end up influencing our judgements and our actio | 10/2/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 20 | Anarchism | 20′48′′‘No gods! No masters.’ But why... | Episode 20 | Anarchism | 20′48′′ ‘No gods! No masters.’ But why not? This episode features Ruth Kinna on Anarchism. Download this episode | Subscribe in iTunes | 3/30/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 19 | Well-Being | 23′48′′What makes one’s life go well?... | Episode 19 | Well-Being | 23′48′′ What makes one’s life go well? What is intrinsically good for a person? Chris Heathwood talks about the philosophy of well-being. Download this episode | Subscribe in iTunes | 2/6/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 18 | Addiction | 28′35′′This episode features Richard... | Episode 18 | Addiction | 28′35′′ This episode features Richard Holton on addiction, temptation, and the moral life. Download this episode | Subscribe in iTunes | 1/11/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 17 | Philosophy’s Divide | 56′49′′Most continental... | Episode 17 | Philosophy’s Divide | 56′49′′ Most continental philosophers shy away from analytic philosophy, and most analytic philosophers shy away from the continental tradition. Edward Kanterian regrets this trend. He thinks that the distinct | 8/7/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 16 | Fasting | 14’19” Fasting might seem at odds with... | Episode 16 | Fasting | 14’19” Fasting might seem at odds with our modern lives. But Julian Baggini argues that, even for non-religious people, fasting has its virtues. Host: Joshi | Download this episode | Subscribe in iTunes | 11/19/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 15 | Vegetarianism | 51’00” Is it always wrong to eat... | Episode 15 | Vegetarianism | 51’00” Is it always wrong to eat animals? In this episode we talk to Peter Singer and to Jeff Mcmahan about this quotidian moral question. Peter Singer is a laureate professor at the University of Melbourne, and the Ir | 5/31/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 14 | Spinoza | 26’32”In this episode Steven Nadler talks... | Episode 14 | Spinoza | 26’32” In this episode Steven Nadler talks about Baruch Spinoza, one of the great rationalist philosophers of the 17th century. Steven Nadler has written on Descartes, Malebranche, Leibniz, and Spinoza; he is currently the Wi | 4/17/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 13 | Moral Progress | 21’16” In this episode we talk to... | Episode 13 | Moral Progress | 21’16” In this episode we talk to Peter Singer about the progress of morality: has there really been moral progress? Should we, one day, give moral status to computers? And why be moral anyway? Peter Singer is a laure | 12/30/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 12 | Metaethics | 35'36" In this episode Simon... | Episode 12 | Metaethics | 35'36" In this episode Simon Kirchin introduces a number of positions in metaethics, and tells us which one he prefers. Simon Kirchin is Reader in Philosophy at the University of Kent. He has interests in all areas of ethics, | 8/14/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 11 | Presocratics | 43'05" In this episode Dr.... | Episode 11 | Presocratics | 43'05" In this episode Dr. Kelli Rudolph talks about the Presocratics, and argues that they are relevant to contemporary philosophy. Dr. Rudolph (AB Princeton, MPhil and PhD Cantab.) is a Lecturer in Classics and Philosophy | 7/18/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 10 | Beauty in Mathematics | 24’44” What is the nature... | Episode 10 | Beauty in Mathematics | 24’44” What is the nature of mathematics? Can it be beautiful? Christian Helmut Wenzel considers these questions within the framework of Kant’s transcendental philosophy. He has both a PhD in Philosophy and in | 5/8/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 9 | Nietzsche | 51’31” This episode discusses an... | Episode 9 | Nietzsche | 51’31” This episode discusses an intriguing philosopher: Nietzsche. Dr Daniel Came is Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Hull. He has held a Junior Research Fellowship in Philosophy at Worcester College, Oxford and | 3/18/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 8 | Philosophy of Psychiatry | 45’48” What does it mean... | Episode 8 | Philosophy of Psychiatry | 45’48” What does it mean to say that somebody is mentally ill? This is one of the many questions asked in the philosophy of psychiatry. Christine Lopes BA, MA, PhD (Philosophy), PGDip (RNMH), teaches Philoso | 2/27/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 7 | Ernst Cassirer 37’08” Ernst Cassirer is a unique... | Episode 7 | Ernst Cassirer 37’08” Ernst Cassirer is a unique and often overlooked figure in twentieth century Philosophy. The talk in this episode was held by Michael Inwood at the After Kant conference. Michael Inwood has been a Fellow and Tuto | 11/6/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 6 | Wittgenstein and Metaphilosophy | 27’32”Ludwig... | Episode 6 | Wittgenstein and Metaphilosophy | 27’32” Ludwig Wittgenstein is a philosopher’s philosopher: he had much to say about how philosophy should be done. In this episode Peter Hacker explains Wittgenstein’s metaphilosophical views, talks | 9/9/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 5 | Marx and Morality 33'51’’ Morality is... | Episode 5 | Marx and Morality 33'51’’ Morality is often considered to be ahistorical. In this episode we focus on Marx, who disagrees with this view of morality. David Marjoribanks’ research focuses on the theories of ideology and the implication | 6/29/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 4 | The Mary Argument 14'11’’ Most... | Episode 4 | The Mary Argument 14'11’’ Most scientists will tell you that the world is entirely physical. Frank Jackson is famous for a thought experiment that challenges this worldview. He is a Distinguished Professor at Australian National Univers | 5/20/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 3 | Epidemiology 20’00” What is Epidemiology, and why is... | Episode 3 | Epidemiology 20’00” What is Epidemiology, and why is it philosophically interesting? Dr. Alex Broadbent is establishing the philosophy of epidemiology as a distinct area within the philosophy of science, and he has a blog on this topic | 5/6/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Very focused and insightful podcast
Great guests and great questions by the host.
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