Ethics and politics

Language and Mind: What is rationality? What is consciousness? How do we manage to express our thoughts and experiences in language? 

Metaphysics and Epistemology: what exists, what is its nature and how can we acquire knowledge of it? 

Logic and Argument: the joys of symbolic and philosophical logic. 

How to talk about politics – and entertain as well 

Most of us have a clear sense of right and wrong. But what happens when we view politics through a moral lens? This week, we talk with psychologist Linda Skitka about how moral certainty can produce moral blinders — and endanger democracy. 

Bonjour, aujourd’hui, je vais continuer cette introduction à la philosophie en répondant à la question : qu’est-ce que l’éthique ? Cliquez ici pour vous abonner au podcast sur une autre plateforme (spotify, deezer, itunes) Si vous avez écouté le premier épisode de ce podcast, vou ... Show More

Teenage punks going through a phase probably come to mind when you think of anarchists, but anarchism is a legitimate political philosophy based on the idea that governments are unnecessary and do more harm than good. Could we actually live without them? Learn more about your ad- ... Show More

Aristotle's Politics responds to Plato's Republic and sets out its own ideas about the ideal state, the types of political constitution, and the role of women and slaves 

Bienvenue dans notre quatrième shot de philo. En moins de 5 minutes, nous allons te donner les clés d'une notion essentielle au programme : la justice. Est-ce que le droit existe indépendemment de la justice ?   →  Si le droit peut être conçu à partir d'un idéal de Justice (le dr ... Show More

Are we predisposed by our personality to be drawn to certain political policies or certain ideologies? And if so, should we take account of this when our views differ from other people? James Tilley, a professor of politics at Oxford University, talks to leading academics in the ... Show More

Philosophy can help us live more meaningful live sand build better societies. We just need a framework of philosophy that fits our modern-day problems.