Sean Illing talks with Cornel West about the American philosophical tradition known as pragmatism. They talk about what makes pragmatism so distinctly American, how pragmatists understand the connection between knowledge and action, and how the pragmatist mindset can invigorate our understanding of democratic life and communal action today. Cornel West also ... Show More
Jul 17
Why public opinion turned on AI
AI was supposed to make our lives better. Instead, it’s made many of us scared and angry. Communities are protesting data centers across the country, and polling shows most Americans think AI is moving too fast.In today's episode, guest host Miles Bryan talks with independent jou ... Show More
44m 48s
Jul 13
A skeptic considers the case for God
Sean talks with writer Liz Bruenig about faith, doubt, and the experience of believing in God in a modern, skeptical age. They discuss religious experience, the limits of science, the appeal of cynicism, Dostoevsky, beauty, mystery, and whether belief is ultimately a choice. They ... Show More
51m 57s
Jul 2024
Righteous Indignation, Love, and Running for President w/ Dr. Cornel West
<p class="MsoNormal">Righteous indignation, truth, justice, and, maybe most important, love. These are some of the pillars that support the work that <a href="https://x.com/CornelWest">Dr. Cornel West</a>, today's guest, has been committed to throughout his entire life.</p> <p cl ... Show More
1h 20m
Nov 2020
Dr. Cornel West | Philosopher, Author, and Public Intellectual | The Search for Racial Equity
Dr. Cornel West is an American philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and one of the most influential intellectuals of our time. With a legacy of activism dating back to his childhood and decades of scholarship on race, class and gender, Dr. Cornel West has a wea ... Show More
40m 36s
Feb 2022
German Philosophy: Schopenhauer and Nietzsche
In this episode, Alyson and Breht introduce, teach, and discuss the philosphy of two giants in western philosophy: Arthur Schopenhaur and Friedrich Nietzsche. They discuss their respective philosophies, how they relate, how they differ, the subsequent thinkers and movements they ... Show More
2h 9m
Aug 2020
Philosophize Your Life with Stephen West
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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1h 10m
Jul 2023
What Politics Can Learn From Philosophy
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
47m 22s
<p> </p> <p><em><strong>ORIGINALLY RELEASED Feb 3, 2022</strong></em></p> <p>In this episode, Alyson and Breht introduce, teach, and discuss the philosphy of two giants in western philosophy: Arthur Schopenhaur and Friedrich Nietzsche. </p> <p>They discuss their respective philos ... Show More
