Iain McGilchrist rose to public prominence with his book 'The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World'. Now, in his long–awaited follow up ‘The Matter with Things’, he develops his ideas about the divided brain into a remarkably detailed and comprehensive vision of reality, “a whole philosophy – … [with] new answers to ... Show More
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What is (American) Christian nationalism? In conversation with Andrew Whitehead
Christian Nationalism seems to be on the rise - particularly in the US, but increasingly in Europe. The phrase, however, is often used vaguely and carelessly.Indeed "Christian nationalism" can be something of a "dustbin" term, into which people throw all the kinds of things they ... Show More
43m 30s
May 5
What can the history of nationalism tell us about its future? In conversation with Eric Storm
We live in an increasingly nationalistic age, with globalisation stumbling and international institutions disregarded. But we have been here before.Nations have existed for centuries, but it's only in the last 200 years that nationalism has become such a huge influence.So, where ... Show More
40m 50s
Sep 2023
How I changed my mind about truth | Simon Blackburn
<p>Can we have objective morality without metaphysics?</p><p>Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimes</p><p>Join Simon Blackburn, renowned philosopher at Cambridge University, as he discusses navigating heated moral discussions, the play ... Show More
28m 9s
Sep 2025
A landscape of consciousness | Robert Lawrence Kuhn and Hilary Lawson
<p>Will we ever reach a conclusive, agreed-upon theory of consciousness?</p><p>Over the millennia of recorded history, countless stories, theories, and arguments have emerged to explain the origins of consciousness. And yet, here we are in 2025 - post-Plato, post-Descartes, post- ... Show More
41m 19s
Mar 2025
The philosophy of dehumanisation | David Livingstone Smith
<p><strong>The philosophy of dehumanisation with David Livingstone Smith</strong></p><p>In this exclusive interview, philosopher David Livingstone Smith explores the history, nature, and evolution of dehumanisation. As what is 'acceptable' in society changes, so do the tactics of ... Show More
31m 21s
Sep 2024
What is consciousness? PART 1 | Iain Mcgilchrist, Roger Penrose and Steve Fuller
<p><strong>Being conscious</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We think we have this thing, consciousness, whether we share it with the entire earth or with only our species, but yet its definition has evaded the efforts of leading philosophers and neuroscientists alike for decades. </p><p ... Show More
14m 9s
Jan 2025
Disorder Precedes Transcendence
In this podcast, Eckhart talks with an audience in Hawaii and then answers questions. Someone asks if the human race is going to survive. Eckhart explains if humanity is aligned with the purpose of the universe, which is the evolution of consciousness, we will continue. He says w ... Show More
32m 13s
<p><span data-sheets-root="1" data-sheets-value= "{"1":2,"2":"Sean Carroll visits Google to discuss his book "The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself."\n\nAlready internationally acclaimed for his notions in modern physics, Sean Carroll's book br ... Show More
