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Feb 2026
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Ep. 66 Philosophy of Science

Glasgow University Philosophy Students
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Today's episode is an edited recording a panel we hosted on the Philosophy of Science. Hosts, Tinka and Kealan, are joined by Mike Hicks, Ignazio Arrabito, and Azita Chellappoo to discuss how the questions at the heart of the Philosophy of Science effect their research and everyday lives.


We hope you enjoy this episode and check out each of our panellists' ongoing work on the subject, as well as @juste2.0c for more information on Ignazio's expedition!


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