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
Jun 23
What does England owe to Christianity? In conversation with Bijan Omrani
The idea that our country is Christian - in the historical sense of having been comprehensively formed by the faith - is sometimes taken as a kind of Christian nationalist dog whistle. But it shouldn't be.In reality, this is true for most countries in Europe, in which, in spite o ... Show More
44m 37s
Jun 16
What is the truth behind immigration? In conversation with Alan Manning
Immigration is a major issue in the contemporary world, a - if not the - driver of nationalist movements the world over. It is impossible to think about nationalism today, religious or otherwise, without thinking first about immigration.But immigration is also a hard subject to t ... Show More
47m 3s
Jun 9
Is this the end of woke? In conversation with Andrew Doyle
"Woke" has become one of the most contested words in contemporary culture, deployed as a badge of honour by some, a term of abuse by others. But what does it actually mean, and does it constitute a serious ideological movement or merely a passing fashion?In today's episode, Nick ... Show More
46m 34s
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
