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Oct 2023
48m 49s

#47 Grief ft. Michael Cholbi

Glasgow University Philosophy Students
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Join hosts Jasmine Hunt and Matt Kalesnik as they engage in a deep and thought-provoking conversation with Professor Michael Cholbi, Chair in Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. In this episode, they explore the intricate realms of grief, empathy, and psychopaths, diving into Professor Cholbi's extensive research on ethical issues related to death and dying, with a focus on grief and those enigmatic psychopaths.

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