Miranda Fricker on Blame

There is a long tradition of caste in South Asia. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nilanjan Das discusses a pre-modern philosophical critic of the whole system, and particularly of its underlying metaphysical assumptions. This episode was supported by the Ideas Wor ... Show More

What is a question? It seems obvious, but perhaps it isn't. Lani Watson has just published a book on the topic. She thinks that true questions can be identified by their function, not by their form. She explains what she means by this and why questions matter so much in philosoph ... Show More

The utilitarian philosopher Peter Singer has controversial views about when it is acceptable to end a human life. In conversation with David Edmonds he explains his approach, using examples from a range of areas, including infanticide. Some listeners may find some aspects of this ... Show More

<p>Have you ever known someone who donated their body to science? On paper, it's an extraordinarily noble act. Yet in the US, this form of donation is chock-full of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know. In this episode, the guys dive headlong into the tragic, often disgusting realit ... Show More

Each decade brings a new standard of beauty, and with it, a new set of body issues. Why is 'fat' bad and 'skinny' good? Can you judge someone's health based purely on how they look? Jess Davies, Nicole Quigley and Lucy Wyndham-Read talk candidly about their own issues, and how to ... Show More

Welcome to this episode of Best Friend Therapy, where we chat about what's on our minds, to get deeper in our minds. TW: eating disorders This episode is all about bodies - how we can divorce our bodies from our minds if we're not careful, how we feel about our physical appearanc ... Show More

On this episode of Pretty Basic, we're diving deep into your BURNING QUESTIONS! We tackle the topic of body and self- acceptance and share advice on how to fight through the insecurities of your 20s. Remi dives into what ever happened to the skincare company she once had and Alis ... Show More

This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with a friend about her teenage daughter. While body image is particularly hard to navigate in your teens even as adults many of us struggle. Today we'll talk about why multiple perspectives are important, what doesn't help, and w ... Show More

The ladies discuss the history of eating disorders, the misconception of anorexia as "the white woman's disease," and the psychology behind pro-anorexia online spaces. Digressions include Brandy Melville's fatty-proof storefront, Kate Mossgate, and the burning question of whether ... Show More

Some have described Our Bodies, Ourselves as “obscene trash” – for others it’s a vital source of information about women’s health and sexuality. First published in 1973, this radical, and sometimes controversial, book has become a best-seller and a global phenomenon. Josephine Ca ... Show More

<p>today we’re getting into the very complex topic of body image, yapping about looksmaxing, beauty trends, cosmetic procedures, filters and how it’s hard to trust what we see online (tbh irl too). just remember, you are so much more than what’s on the outside &lt;3 <br>- poki</p ... Show More