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Susan Orlean Shares the Secrets of a Lifetime of Reporting
Susan Orlean is one of the greatest living nonfiction writers. She has an uncanny ability to find stories in mundane, unexpected places, and approach them with such a level of authentic fascination that the reader can’t help but become fascinated too. This week, Adam sits with Su ... Show More
1h 32m
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You Are Being Robbed of Your Attention with D. Graham Burnett and Peter Schmidt
Would you rather that your attention were a resource freely directed toward your interests, or a measure of how many ads can be propelled into your eyeballs in a single session? Our attention has been commodified, and an entire industry is trying to wring out every possible insta ... Show More
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The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption with David Sirota
It kind of seems like political corruption should be illegal, doesn’t it? Whether it’s happening on the right or the left, the whole filthy ordeal has made our government more dysfunctional for everyone. How did we get to this place where corruption isn’t just allowed but expecte ... Show More
1h 27m
Jun 2021
The philosophy of who we are | Kwame Anthony Appiah
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Thinking Dangerously, Living Differently | Angie Hobbs, Adrian Moore, Mark Vernon
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How to use philosophy for a better life | Rebecca Roache
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Dec 2020
Words and the World | Paul Muldoon, Jennifer Hornsby, Hilary Lawson, Rebecca Roache
<p>How has language informed the evolution of philosophy? And is there a point where the usefulness of words ends? Our experts discuss.</p><p>Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blan ... Show More
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Apr 2021
Becoming A Philosopher | Daniel Dennett
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<p>Is standard philosophy too conservative, overly relying on common sense? Can rationality and reason actually lead us to mysticism? </p><p>Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes</p><p><br></p><p>Join philosopher Michael Della Rocca a ... Show More
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Philosophy for our Times Presents: 'Beyond Us'
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Philosopher Julian Baggini shares the insights of his new book How to Think Like a Philosopher: Essential Principles for Clearer Thinking. In conversation with government minister Jesse Norman, who was himself once an academic philosopher, Baggini set out the techniques, methods ... Show More
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Head to Head: Philosophy vs Science | Marika Taylor, Julian Baggini
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#016 Is Philosophy More Important Than Ever? (with Simon Critchley)
This week philosopher Simon Critchley enlightens us to the roots of philosophy, as well as topics including football as ‘working class ballet’, what constitutes a 'good death’, and the relevance and importance of philosophy in these times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f ... Show More
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Philosophy has the reputation for being dry and technical, but this week Stephen West, the host of Philosophize This! and self-taught philosophy expert joins Adam to explain how discovering philosophy transformed his life, and how it can improve yours.
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<p>Who are we really? </p><p>Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes</a></p><p>NYU Philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah details his journey and ... Show More
<p>Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes</a></p><p>Philosophy as therapy is an ancient idea. Endorsed by Wittgenstein and popularized by ... Show More
<p>Opening a path towards more enlightened societies with Rebecca Roache. </p><p>Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes</a></p><p>Philosop ... Show More
<p>Listen to hear about Daniel Dennett's journey to becoming a philosopher!</p><p>Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes</a></p><p>Award w ... Show More
<p>Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: <a href="https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes</a></p><p>Philosophy for Our Times is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of <em>Beyond ... Show More
