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May 2021
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Episode #26. Misanthropy ft. Ian Kidd

Glasgow University Philosophy Students
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In this episode, Katie and Ross chat to Dr. Ian Kidd about Misanthropy – the view that it is appropriate to morally condemn humanity.

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