http://odeo.com/channels/2100252-Philosophy-Bites no top philosophers interviewed on bite-sized topics top philosophers interviewed on bite-sized topics Top philosophers interviewed on bite-sized topics en 40 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:31:00 -0800 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:31:00 -0800 Philosophy, Philosophers, Nigel Warburton, Political Philosophy, David Edmonds, Philosophy of Religion Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton David Edmonds http://odeo.com/episodes/25421251-Richard-Bradley-on-Understanding-Decisions What is involved in understanding a decision? Richard Bradley of the LSE addresses this question in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. As a decision theorist, he views decisions as gambles involving weightings of beliefs and desires. What is involved in understanding a decision? Richard Bradley of the LSE addresses this question in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. As a decision theorist, he views decisions as gambles involving weightings of beliefs and desires. What is involved in understanding a decision? Richard Bradley of the LSE addresses this question in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. As a decision theorist, he views decisions as gambles involving weightings of beliefs and desires. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25421251 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:31:00 -0800 no Philosophy Bites podcasts Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/25371802-Tony-Coady-on-Dirty-Hands-in-Politics This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast focuses on the question of whether politicians need ever act immorally. Tony Coady (aka C.A.J. Coady), author of Messy Morality is in conversation with Nigel Warburton. This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast focuses on the question of whether politicians need ever act immorally. Tony Coady (aka C.A.J. Coady), author of Messy Morality is in conversation with Nigel Warburton. This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast focuses on the question of whether politicians need ever act immorally. Tony Coady (aka C.A.J. Coady), author of Messy Morality is in conversation with Nigel Warburton. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25371802 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:24:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites podcasts Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/25268893-John-Campbell-on-Berkeley-s-Puzzle John Campbell explores Bishop Berkeley's puzzle about what our experience is of in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. John Campbell explores Bishop Berkeley's puzzle about what our experience is of in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. John Campbell explores Bishop Berkeley's puzzle about what our experience is of in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-11,25268893 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:17:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites podcasts Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/25182243-Brian-Leiter-on-Nietzsche-Myths Friedrich Nietzsche has been seen as the philosopher of the Overman, an anti-semite, and a precursor of postmodernist views about truth. But was he any of these? Brian Leiter explores these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Friedrich Nietzsche has been seen as the philosopher of the Overman, an anti-semite, and a precursor of postmodernist views about truth. But was he any of these? Brian Leiter explores these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Friedrich Nietzsche has been seen as the philosopher of the Overman, an anti-semite, and a precursor of postmodernist views about truth. But was he any of these? Brian Leiter explores these questions in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25182243 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:35:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites podcasts Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/25118931-John-Armstrong-on-What-You-Can-Do-With-Philosophy What can you do with Philosophy? Not very much, according to some people. John Armstrong disagrees. Find out why in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast What can you do with Philosophy? Not very much, according to some people. John Armstrong disagrees. Find out why in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast What can you do with Philosophy? Not very much, according to some people. John Armstrong disagrees. Find out why in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-09-13,25118931 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:19:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites podcasts Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/25035417-Walter-Sinnott-Armstrong-on-Morality-Without-God Walter Sinnott-Armstrong argues that God isn't necessary for morality in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong argues that God isn't necessary for morality in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong argues that God isn't necessary for morality in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-28,25035417 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:55:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Walter Sinnott-Armstrong Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/24959186-Sabine-Doring-on-Emotion What is an emotion? How do emotions differ from moods? What part should the emotions play in our lives and in our understanding of what it is to be human? Sabine DÃring addresses these questions in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. What is an emotion? How do emotions differ from moods? What part should the emotions play in our lives and in our understanding of what it is to be human? Sabine DÃring addresses these questions in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. What is an emotion? How do emotions differ from moods? What part should the emotions play in our lives and in our understanding of what it is to be human? Sabine DÃring addresses these questions in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-14,24959186 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Sabine Döring Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/24883277-Ben-Rogers-on-Pascal-s-Pens%C3%83%C2%A9es Blaise Pascal's PensÃes is the subject of this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Few philosophers know the PensÃes well,  apart from the passage in which Pascal set forth his famous 'wager' - the idea that agnostics should gamble on God existing. Here Ben Rogers explains who Pascal was, and why his book is worth reading. Blaise Pascal's PensÃes is the subject of this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Few philosophers know the PensÃes well,  apart from the passage in which Pascal set forth his famous 'wager' - the idea that agnostics should gamble on God existing. Here Ben Rogers explains who Pascal was, and why his book is worth reading. Blaise Pascal's PensÃes is the subject of this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Few philosophers know the PensÃes well,  apart from the passage in which Pascal set forth his famous 'wager' - the idea that agnostics should gamble on God existing. Here Ben Rogers explains who Pascal was, and why his book is worth reading. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-29,24883277 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:37:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Ben Rogers Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/24785630-Marilyn-McCord-Adams-on-Evil The Problem of Evil is usually presented as a problem for believers. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Marilyn McCord Adams suggests that it is a problem for optimistic non-believers. The Problem of Evil is usually presented as a problem for believers. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Marilyn McCord Adams suggests that it is a problem for optimistic non-believers. The Problem of Evil is usually presented as a problem for believers. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Marilyn McCord Adams suggests that it is a problem for optimistic non-believers. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-12,24785630 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:53:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Marilyn Adams Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/24757186-Luciano-Floridi-on-the-Fourth-Revolution New technology is changing our relationship to reality and in the process what we are, argues Luciano Floridi, in this episode of the philosophy podcast Philosophy Bites. This is the fourth revolution. New technology is changing our relationship to reality and in the process what we are, argues Luciano Floridi, in this episode of the philosophy podcast Philosophy Bites. This is the fourth revolution. New technology is changing our relationship to reality and in the process what we are, argues Luciano Floridi, in this episode of the philosophy podcast Philosophy Bites. This is the fourth revolution. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-28,24757186 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:51:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Luciano Floridi Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/24703455-Paul-Snowdon-on-Persons-and-Animals What is a person and what makes me the same person over time despite change? John Locke emphasized that continuity of memory makes us the same person over time. In contrast Paul Snowdon argues that we should see persons as animals. What is a person and what makes me the same person over time despite change? John Locke emphasized that continuity of memory makes us the same person over time. In contrast Paul Snowdon argues that we should see persons as animals. What is a person and what makes me the same person over time despite change? John Locke emphasized that continuity of memory makes us the same person over time. In contrast Paul Snowdon argues that we should see persons as animals. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-14,24703455 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:13:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Paul Snowdon Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/24622508-Michael-Sandel-on-What-Shouldn-t-Be-Sold  Michael Sandel. 2009 Reith Lecturer, discusses the moral limits of markets. You can follow Nigel Warburton discussing Sandel's first Reith lecture on Twitter on www.twitter.com/philosophybites from 10.15 p.m UK time on the 13th June as this lecture is broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Add '#goodradio' or '#Reith2009' to any comments you make on Twitter.  Michael Sandel. 2009 Reith Lecturer, discusses the moral limits of markets. You can follow Nigel Warburton discussing Sandel's first Reith lecture on Twitter on www.twitter.com/philosophybites from 10.15 p.m UK time on the 13th June as this lecture is broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Add '#goodradio' or '#Reith2009' to any comments you make on Twitter.  Michael Sandel. 2009 Reith Lecturer, discusses the moral limits of markets. You can follow Nigel Warburton discussing Sandel's first Reith lecture on Twitter on www.twitter.com/philosophybites from 10.15 p.m UK time on the 13th June as this lecture is broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Add '#goodradio' or '#Reith2009' to any comments you make on Twitter. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-28,24622508 Thu, 28 May 2009 15:58:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Michael Sandel Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/24569450-Allen-Buchanan-on-Enhancement Philosophy Bites looks at ethical questions raised by enhancement. Technological developments have opened up many new opportunities for intervening in biological processes to improve ourselves. Allen Buchanan of Duke University discusses some of these and their implications in conversation with Nigel Warburton. Philosophy Bites looks at ethical questions raised by enhancement. Technological developments have opened up many new opportunities for intervening in biological processes to improve ourselves. Allen Buchanan of Duke University discusses some of these and their implications in conversation with Nigel Warburton. Philosophy Bites looks at ethical questions raised by enhancement. Technological developments have opened up many new opportunities for intervening in biological processes to improve ourselves. Allen Buchanan of Duke University discusses some of these and their implications in conversation with Nigel Warburton. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-16,24569450 Sat, 16 May 2009 00:58:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Allen Buchanan Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/24529288-Walter-Sinnott-Armstrong-on-Moral-Psychology Moral psychology is the empirical study of how people make moral judgements. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Walter Sinnott-Armstrong discusses the relevance of psychological research to moral philosophy. Moral psychology is the empirical study of how people make moral judgements. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Walter Sinnott-Armstrong discusses the relevance of psychological research to moral philosophy. Moral psychology is the empirical study of how people make moral judgements. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Walter Sinnott-Armstrong discusses the relevance of psychological research to moral philosophy. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-02,24529288 Sat, 02 May 2009 06:29:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Walter Sinnott-Armstrong Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/25371804-Thomas-Hurka-on-Pleasure Pleasure is something we all want. But is it, and should it be the only thing that we want? Is pleasure all the same kind of thing? Philosopher Thomas Hurka explores the concept of pleasure in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the podcast Philosophy Bites. Pleasure is something we all want. But is it, and should it be the only thing that we want? Is pleasure all the same kind of thing? Philosopher Thomas Hurka explores the concept of pleasure in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the podcast Philosophy Bites. Pleasure is something we all want. But is it, and should it be the only thing that we want? Is pleasure all the same kind of thing? Philosopher Thomas Hurka explores the concept of pleasure in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the podcast Philosophy Bites. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-18,25371804 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:55:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Thomas Hurka Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/24467041-Thomas-Hurka-on-Pleasure Pleasure is something we all want. But is it, and should it be the only thing that we want? Is pleasure all the same kind of thing? Philosopher Thomas Hurka explores the concept of pleasure in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the podcast Philosophy Bites. Pleasure is something we all want. But is it, and should it be the only thing that we want? Is pleasure all the same kind of thing? Philosopher Thomas Hurka explores the concept of pleasure in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the podcast Philosophy Bites. Pleasure is something we all want. But is it, and should it be the only thing that we want? Is pleasure all the same kind of thing? Philosopher Thomas Hurka explores the concept of pleasure in conversation with Nigel Warburton in this episode of the podcast Philosophy Bites. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-18,24467041 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:55:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Thomas Hurka Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/25371805-Terence-Irwin-on-Aristotle-s-Ethics This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast focuses on Aristotle's Ethics. In conversation with Nigel Warburton, Terence Irwin of Oxford University explains the key features of this influential work. This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast focuses on Aristotle's Ethics. In conversation with Nigel Warburton, Terence Irwin of Oxford University explains the key features of this influential work. This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast focuses on Aristotle's Ethics. In conversation with Nigel Warburton, Terence Irwin of Oxford University explains the key features of this influential work. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-04,25371805 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 13:11:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Terence Irwin Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/24408452-Terence-Irwin-on-Aristotle-s-Ethics This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast focuses on Aristotle's Ethics. In conversation with Nigel Warburton, Terence Irwin of Oxford University explains the key features of this influential work. This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast focuses on Aristotle's Ethics. In conversation with Nigel Warburton, Terence Irwin of Oxford University explains the key features of this influential work. This episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast focuses on Aristotle's Ethics. In conversation with Nigel Warburton, Terence Irwin of Oxford University explains the key features of this influential work. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-04,24408452 Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:11:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Terence Irwin Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/25371806-Raymond-Tallis-on-Assisted-Dying Assisted dying, providing a patient with the means to kill themselves, is a highly controversial issue. For this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Raymond Tallis, who is both an eminent gerontologist and philosopher, discusses this topic and some of the moral issues surrounding it with interviewer Nigel Warburton. Assisted dying, providing a patient with the means to kill themselves, is a highly controversial issue. For this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Raymond Tallis, who is both an eminent gerontologist and philosopher, discusses this topic and some of the moral issues surrounding it with interviewer Nigel Warburton. Assisted dying, providing a patient with the means to kill themselves, is a highly controversial issue. For this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Raymond Tallis, who is both an eminent gerontologist and philosopher, discusses this topic and some of the moral issues surrounding it with interviewer Nigel Warburton. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-21,25371806 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:08:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Raymond Tallis Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/24339864-Raymond-Tallis-on-Assisted-Dying Assisted dying, providing a patient with the means to kill themselves, is a highly controversial issue. For this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Raymond Tallis, who is both an eminent gerontologist and philosopher, discusses this topic and some of the moral issues surrounding it with interviewer Nigel Warburton. Assisted dying, providing a patient with the means to kill themselves, is a highly controversial issue. For this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Raymond Tallis, who is both an eminent gerontologist and philosopher, discusses this topic and some of the moral issues surrounding it with interviewer Nigel Warburton. Assisted dying, providing a patient with the means to kill themselves, is a highly controversial issue. For this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Raymond Tallis, who is both an eminent gerontologist and philosopher, discusses this topic and some of the moral issues surrounding it with interviewer Nigel Warburton. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-21,24339864 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:08:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Raymond Tallis Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/24272860-Julian-Savulescu-on-the-Yuk-Factor Should we base our morality on our emotional reactions of disgust? We all have a sense of 'yuk' at some activities or situations. Julian Savulescu of Oxford University discusses the relevance of revulsion to our moral judgements in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Should we base our morality on our emotional reactions of disgust? We all have a sense of 'yuk' at some activities or situations. Julian Savulescu of Oxford University discusses the relevance of revulsion to our moral judgements in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Should we base our morality on our emotional reactions of disgust? We all have a sense of 'yuk' at some activities or situations. Julian Savulescu of Oxford University discusses the relevance of revulsion to our moral judgements in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-08,24272860 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:56:00 -0800 no Philosophy Bites Julian Savulescu Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/24142601-Sebastian-Gardner-on-Sartre-on-Bad-Faith Jean-Paul Sartre's notion of Bad Faith lies at the core of his existentialist classic Being and Nothingness. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Sebastian Gardner explains what Sartre meant by Bad Faith. Jean-Paul Sartre's notion of Bad Faith lies at the core of his existentialist classic Being and Nothingness. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Sebastian Gardner explains what Sartre meant by Bad Faith. Jean-Paul Sartre's notion of Bad Faith lies at the core of his existentialist classic Being and Nothingness. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Sebastian Gardner explains what Sartre meant by Bad Faith. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-20,24142601 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:34:00 -0800 no Philosophy Bites Sebastian Gardner Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/24050605-Keith-Ward-on-Idealism-in-Eastern-and-Western-Philosophy Questions about the nature of reality are at the heart of all philosophy in both Western and Eastern traditions. Keith Ward gives an overview of the idealist tradition in some Indian philosophy and draws parallels between this tradition and some Western thinkers. Questions about the nature of reality are at the heart of all philosophy in both Western and Eastern traditions. Keith Ward gives an overview of the idealist tradition in some Indian philosophy and draws parallels between this tradition and some Western thinkers. Questions about the nature of reality are at the heart of all philosophy in both Western and Eastern traditions. Keith Ward gives an overview of the idealist tradition in some Indian philosophy and draws parallels between this tradition and some Western thinkers. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-06,24050605 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:46:00 -0800 no Philosophy Bites Keith Ward Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23921164-David-Papineau-on-Scientific-Realism Scientists talk about sub-atomic particles which are invisible to the eye. Do such particles really exist? Or are they simply convenient fictions that, for the moment at least, explain the observable phenomena? David Papineau discusses and defends scientific realism in this episode of Philosophy Bites. Scientists talk about sub-atomic particles which are invisible to the eye. Do such particles really exist? Or are they simply convenient fictions that, for the moment at least, explain the observable phenomena? David Papineau discusses and defends scientific realism in this episode of Philosophy Bites. Scientists talk about sub-atomic particles which are invisible to the eye. Do such particles really exist? Or are they simply convenient fictions that, for the moment at least, explain the observable phenomena? David Papineau discusses and defends scientific realism in this episode of Philosophy Bites. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-22,23921164 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:40:00 -0800 no Philosophy Bites David Papineau Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23859059-Kate-Soper-on-Alternative-Hedonism Kate Soper believes that we need to rethink how we live in the light of impending environmental catastrophe. She maintains that alternative ways of living can be more enjoyable than consumerism. Kate Soper believes that we need to rethink how we live in the light of impending environmental catastrophe. She maintains that alternative ways of living can be more enjoyable than consumerism. Kate Soper believes that we need to rethink how we live in the light of impending environmental catastrophe. She maintains that alternative ways of living can be more enjoyable than consumerism. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-11,23859059 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:29:00 -0800 no Philosophy Bites Kate Soper Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23819174-Chandran-Kukathas-on-Genocide Genocide is, at first glance, a straightforward term. We understand what it is and why it is such an evil. But, as  Chandran Kukathas of the London School of Economics argues in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, perhaps the received definition of this term needs refinement. Genocide is, at first glance, a straightforward term. We understand what it is and why it is such an evil. But, as  Chandran Kukathas of the London School of Economics argues in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, perhaps the received definition of this term needs refinement. Genocide is, at first glance, a straightforward term. We understand what it is and why it is such an evil. But, as  Chandran Kukathas of the London School of Economics argues in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, perhaps the received definition of this term needs refinement. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-29,23819174 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:57:00 -0800 no Philosophy Bites Chandran Kukathas Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23752906-M-M-McCabe-on-the-Paradox-of-Inquiry How do we learn anything? This isn't a puzzle until you start thinking hard about it. In his dialogue The Meno, Plato presented an apparent paradox about inquiry. M.M. McCabe discusses this paradox and its continuing relevance. How do we learn anything? This isn't a puzzle until you start thinking hard about it. In his dialogue The Meno, Plato presented an apparent paradox about inquiry. M.M. McCabe discusses this paradox and its continuing relevance. How do we learn anything? This isn't a puzzle until you start thinking hard about it. In his dialogue The Meno, Plato presented an apparent paradox about inquiry. M.M. McCabe discusses this paradox and its continuing relevance. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-14,23752906 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:17:00 -0800 no Philosophy Bites M.M. McCabe Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23718561-Raymond-Tallis-on-Parmenides Parmenides was one of the most important pre-Socratic philosophers. Raymond Tallis discusses his ideas and influence in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Parmenides was one of the most important pre-Socratic philosophers. Raymond Tallis discusses his ideas and influence in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Parmenides was one of the most important pre-Socratic philosophers. Raymond Tallis discusses his ideas and influence in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-07,23718561 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:08:00 -0800 no Philosophy Bites Raymond Tallis Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23685587-Don-Cupitt-on-Non-Realism-about-God Don Cupitt, a controversial theologian and philosopher, whose BBC television series and book The Sea of Faith was extremely influential, giving birth to a theological movement, believes that most religion is too anthropomorphic. In this interview for the  Philosophy Bites podcast he  explains his non-realist approach to God. Don Cupitt, a controversial theologian and philosopher, whose BBC television series and book The Sea of Faith was extremely influential, giving birth to a theological movement, believes that most religion is too anthropomorphic. In this interview for the  Philosophy Bites podcast he  explains his non-realist approach to God. Don Cupitt, a controversial theologian and philosopher, whose BBC television series and book The Sea of Faith was extremely influential, giving birth to a theological movement, believes that most religion is too anthropomorphic. In this interview for the  Philosophy Bites podcast he  explains his non-realist approach to God. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-30,23685587 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:09:53 -0800 no Philosophy Bites Don Cupitt Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23686241-Don-Cupitt-on-Non-Realism-about-God Don Cupitt, a controversial theologian and philosopher, whose BBC television series and book The Sea of Faith was extremely influential, giving birth to a theological movement, believes that most religion is too anthropomorphic. In this interview for the  Philosophy Bites podcast he  explains his non-realist approach to God. Don Cupitt, a controversial theologian and philosopher, whose BBC television series and book The Sea of Faith was extremely influential, giving birth to a theological movement, believes that most religion is too anthropomorphic. In this interview for the  Philosophy Bites podcast he  explains his non-realist approach to God. Don Cupitt, a controversial theologian and philosopher, whose BBC television series and book The Sea of Faith was extremely influential, giving birth to a theological movement, believes that most religion is too anthropomorphic. In this interview for the  Philosophy Bites podcast he  explains his non-realist approach to God. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-30,23686241 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 09:09:00 -0800 no Philosophy Bites Don Cupitt Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23659338-Wendy-Brown-on-Tolerance Tolerance is usually thought of as the great virtue of democratic societies. Wendy Brown of UC Berkeley asks some sceptical questions about the concept of tolerance and how it can be used to express power relationships in this interview for Philosophy Bites. Tolerance is usually thought of as the great virtue of democratic societies. Wendy Brown of UC Berkeley asks some sceptical questions about the concept of tolerance and how it can be used to express power relationships in this interview for Philosophy Bites. Tolerance is usually thought of as the great virtue of democratic societies. Wendy Brown of UC Berkeley asks some sceptical questions about the concept of tolerance and how it can be used to express power relationships in this interview for Philosophy Bites. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-23,23659338 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 10:16:00 -0800 no Philosophy Bites Wendy Brown Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23629165-Anne-Phillips-on-Political-Representation Political representation in a democracy doesn't necessarily reflect the variety of people within a society. Most noticeably, there is a much lower percentage of women acting as representatives than there is in the wider population. Does this matter? Anne Phillips believes it does. She explains why in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Political representation in a democracy doesn't necessarily reflect the variety of people within a society. Most noticeably, there is a much lower percentage of women acting as representatives than there is in the wider population. Does this matter? Anne Phillips believes it does. She explains why in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Political representation in a democracy doesn't necessarily reflect the variety of people within a society. Most noticeably, there is a much lower percentage of women acting as representatives than there is in the wider population. Does this matter? Anne Phillips believes it does. She explains why in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-16,23629165 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:42:00 -0800 no Philosophy Bites Anne Phillips Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23598731-Anthony-Grayling-on-Bombing-Civilians-in-Wartime Anthony Grayling argues that bombing civilians in Dresden and other German cities in the Second World War was morally wrong. Anthony Grayling argues that bombing civilians in Dresden and other German cities in the Second World War was morally wrong. Anthony Grayling argues that bombing civilians in Dresden and other German cities in the Second World War was morally wrong. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-09,23598731 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:23:00 -0800 no Philosophy Bites Anthony Grayling Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23569253-Christopher-Shields-on-Personal-Identity What makes anyone the same person over time? In this interview for Philosophy Bites Christopher Shields addresses this question of personal identity, one which, as he points out, has perplexed philosophers since antiquity. What makes anyone the same person over time? In this interview for Philosophy Bites Christopher Shields addresses this question of personal identity, one which, as he points out, has perplexed philosophers since antiquity. What makes anyone the same person over time? In this interview for Philosophy Bites Christopher Shields addresses this question of personal identity, one which, as he points out, has perplexed philosophers since antiquity. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-02,23569253 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:48:00 -0800 no Philosophy Bites Christopher Shields Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/25371807-Alexander-Nehamas-on-Friendship Alexander Nehamas explores the value of friendship in this interview with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Alexander Nehamas explores the value of friendship in this interview with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Alexander Nehamas explores the value of friendship in this interview with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-26,25371807 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:24:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Alexander Nehamas Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23533878-Alexander-Nehamas-on-Friendship Alexander Nehamas explores the value of friendship in this interview with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Alexander Nehamas explores the value of friendship in this interview with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Alexander Nehamas explores the value of friendship in this interview with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-26,23533878 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:24:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Alexander Nehamas Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23506809-Raymond-Geuss-on-Real-Politics Raymond Geuss wants political philosophers to focus on real politics rather than abstract notions. In this interview with Nigel Warburton for Philosophy Bites he explains why he believes philosophers such as Robert Nozick and John Rawls were fundamentally misguided in the way they approached political philosophy. Raymond Geuss wants political philosophers to focus on real politics rather than abstract notions. In this interview with Nigel Warburton for Philosophy Bites he explains why he believes philosophers such as Robert Nozick and John Rawls were fundamentally misguided in the way they approached political philosophy. Raymond Geuss wants political philosophers to focus on real politics rather than abstract notions. In this interview with Nigel Warburton for Philosophy Bites he explains why he believes philosophers such as Robert Nozick and John Rawls were fundamentally misguided in the way they approached political philosophy. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-19,23506809 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:12:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Raymond Geuss Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23479057-Roger-Crisp-on-Virtue Roger Crisp discusses the nature of virtue in this interview with Nigel Warburton for  the Philosophy Bites podcast. Roger Crisp discusses the nature of virtue in this interview with Nigel Warburton for  the Philosophy Bites podcast. Roger Crisp discusses the nature of virtue in this interview with Nigel Warburton for  the Philosophy Bites podcast. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-12,23479057 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:30:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Roger Crisp Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23454133-Anthony-Appiah-on-Experiments-in-Ethics Anthony Appiah makes the case for the relevance of psychological experiments to our ethical reasoning in this interview for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Anthony Appiah makes the case for the relevance of psychological experiments to our ethical reasoning in this interview for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Anthony Appiah makes the case for the relevance of psychological experiments to our ethical reasoning in this interview for the Philosophy Bites podcast. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-05,23454133 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:54:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Anthony Appiah Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23413412-Christopher-Janaway-on-Nietzsche-on-Morality Friedrich Nietzsche's The Genealogy of Morality provides a radical view of the origins of our values. Nigel Warburton interviews Christopher Janaway about this important book in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Friedrich Nietzsche's The Genealogy of Morality provides a radical view of the origins of our values. Nigel Warburton interviews Christopher Janaway about this important book in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Friedrich Nietzsche's The Genealogy of Morality provides a radical view of the origins of our values. Nigel Warburton interviews Christopher Janaway about this important book in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-28,23413412 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:05:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Christopher Janaway Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23378314-Peter-Cave-on-Paradoxes Philosophers have been fascinated by paradoxes since ancient times. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews Peter Cave about paradoxes and their relevance to philosophy. Philosophers have been fascinated by paradoxes since ancient times. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews Peter Cave about paradoxes and their relevance to philosophy. Philosophers have been fascinated by paradoxes since ancient times. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nigel Warburton interviews Peter Cave about paradoxes and their relevance to philosophy. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-21,23378314 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:15:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Peter Cave Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23348396-Adrian-Moore-on-Kant-s-Metaphysics Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is a notoriously difficult work. In this interview for Philosophy Bites A.W. Moore of Oxford University gives a succinct account of this complex and influential attempt to clarify the limits of human understanding. Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is a notoriously difficult work. In this interview for Philosophy Bites A.W. Moore of Oxford University gives a succinct account of this complex and influential attempt to clarify the limits of human understanding. Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is a notoriously difficult work. In this interview for Philosophy Bites A.W. Moore of Oxford University gives a succinct account of this complex and influential attempt to clarify the limits of human understanding. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-14,23348396 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:45:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Adrian Moore Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23257872-Barry-Smith-on-Neuroscience Philosophers of mind have traditionally introspected sitting alone in their rooms. Now new developments in neuroscience are producing surprising results, some of which are relevant to philosophy. Phenomena such as blind sight and mirror neurones suggest that we would be foolish to decide what is possible a priori. Barry Smith gives an insight in to this intriguing area in this episode of Philosophy Bites. Philosophers of mind have traditionally introspected sitting alone in their rooms. Now new developments in neuroscience are producing surprising results, some of which are relevant to philosophy. Phenomena such as blind sight and mirror neurones suggest that we would be foolish to decide what is possible a priori. Barry Smith gives an insight in to this intriguing area in this episode of Philosophy Bites. Philosophers of mind have traditionally introspected sitting alone in their rooms. Now new developments in neuroscience are producing surprising results, some of which are relevant to philosophy. Phenomena such as blind sight and mirror neurones suggest that we would be foolish to decide what is possible a priori. Barry Smith gives an insight in to this intriguing area in this episode of Philosophy Bites. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-07,23257872 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:16:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Barry Smith Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23348397-Barry-C-Smith-on-Neuroscience Philosophers of mind have traditionally introspected sitting alone in their rooms. Now new developments in neuroscience are producing surprising results, some of which are relevant to philosophy. Phenomena such as blind sight and mirror neurones suggest that we would be foolish to decide what is possible a priori. Barry C. Smith gives an insight in to this intriguing area in this episode of Philosophy Bites. Philosophers of mind have traditionally introspected sitting alone in their rooms. Now new developments in neuroscience are producing surprising results, some of which are relevant to philosophy. Phenomena such as blind sight and mirror neurones suggest that we would be foolish to decide what is possible a priori. Barry C. Smith gives an insight in to this intriguing area in this episode of Philosophy Bites. Philosophers of mind have traditionally introspected sitting alone in their rooms. Now new developments in neuroscience are producing surprising results, some of which are relevant to philosophy. Phenomena such as blind sight and mirror neurones suggest that we would be foolish to decide what is possible a priori. Barry C. Smith gives an insight in to this intriguing area in this episode of Philosophy Bites. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-07,23348397 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:16:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Barry Smith Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23233824-Ray-Monk-on-Philosophy-and-Biography Ray Monk discusses the relationship between philosophy and biography in this interview with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Can an understanding the life of a philosopher help us understand that philosopher's work? Is there anything that philosophers can learn from biography? Monk as author of biographies of Ludwig Wittgenstein and Bertrand Russell, two very different personalities, is well-placed to address these questions. Ray Monk discusses the relationship between philosophy and biography in this interview with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Can an understanding the life of a philosopher help us understand that philosopher's work? Is there anything that philosophers can learn from biography? Monk as author of biographies of Ludwig Wittgenstein and Bertrand Russell, two very different personalities, is well-placed to address these questions. Ray Monk discusses the relationship between philosophy and biography in this interview with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast. Can an understanding the life of a philosopher help us understand that philosopher's work? Is there anything that philosophers can learn from biography? Monk as author of biographies of Ludwig Wittgenstein and Bertrand Russell, two very different personalities, is well-placed to address these questions. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-31,23233824 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:46:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Ray Monk Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23205027-M-M-McCabe-on-Socratic-Method Philosophy began in earnest with Socrates. He asked impertinent questions. In this interview with M.M. McCabe, Philosophy Bites explores the nature of Socratic Method and Socrates' claim that the unexamined life is not worth living. Philosophy began in earnest with Socrates. He asked impertinent questions. In this interview with M.M. McCabe, Philosophy Bites explores the nature of Socratic Method and Socrates' claim that the unexamined life is not worth living. Philosophy began in earnest with Socrates. He asked impertinent questions. In this interview with M.M. McCabe, Philosophy Bites explores the nature of Socratic Method and Socrates' claim that the unexamined life is not worth living. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-24,23205027 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 08:39:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites M.M. McCabe Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23185912-Aaron-Ridley-on-Nietzsche-on-Art-and-Truth Friedrich Nietzsche's ideas about art and truth run through much of his philosophical writing, but are most apparent in his first book, The Birth of Tragedy. In this episode of Philosophy Bites Nigel Warburton interviews Aaron Ridley about this topic. Friedrich Nietzsche's ideas about art and truth run through much of his philosophical writing, but are most apparent in his first book, The Birth of Tragedy. In this episode of Philosophy Bites Nigel Warburton interviews Aaron Ridley about this topic. Friedrich Nietzsche's ideas about art and truth run through much of his philosophical writing, but are most apparent in his first book, The Birth of Tragedy. In this episode of Philosophy Bites Nigel Warburton interviews Aaron Ridley about this topic. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-16,23185912 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:16:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Aaron Ridley Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23167370-Clare-Carlisle-on-Kierkegaard-s-Fear-and-Trembling Soren Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling retells and interprets the story of Abraham and Isaac. In Kierkegaard's hands the story becomes a model for the human predicament. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Clare Carlisle provides an interesting overview of some of Kierkegaard's themes in this book. Soren Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling retells and interprets the story of Abraham and Isaac. In Kierkegaard's hands the story becomes a model for the human predicament. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Clare Carlisle provides an interesting overview of some of Kierkegaard's themes in this book. Soren Kierkegaard's Fear and Trembling retells and interprets the story of Abraham and Isaac. In Kierkegaard's hands the story becomes a model for the human predicament. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Clare Carlisle provides an interesting overview of some of Kierkegaard's themes in this book. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-10,23167370 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:48:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Clare Carlisle Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23142566-Alex-Neill-the-Paradox-of-Tragedy How can we enjoy watching tragedy when it is a genre that deals with suffering and pain? In this episode of  the Philosophy Bites podcast Alex Neill explains what the paradox of tragedy is, and shows how he thinks it can be dissolved. He also relates this discussion to related questions about our experience of horror movies. How can we enjoy watching tragedy when it is a genre that deals with suffering and pain? In this episode of  the Philosophy Bites podcast Alex Neill explains what the paradox of tragedy is, and shows how he thinks it can be dissolved. He also relates this discussion to related questions about our experience of horror movies. How can we enjoy watching tragedy when it is a genre that deals with suffering and pain? In this episode of  the Philosophy Bites podcast Alex Neill explains what the paradox of tragedy is, and shows how he thinks it can be dissolved. He also relates this discussion to related questions about our experience of horror movies. tag:odeo.com,2008-08-03,23142566 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:47:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Alex Neill Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion http://odeo.com/episodes/23119410-Quentin-Skinner-on-Machiavelli-s-The-Prince Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince is one of the most notorious works of political philosophy ever written. Quentin Skinner sets it in its historical context and explains its key themes in this episode of Philosophy Bites. Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince is one of the most notorious works of political philosophy ever written. Quentin Skinner sets it in its historical context and explains its key themes in this episode of Philosophy Bites. Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince is one of the most notorious works of political philosophy ever written. Quentin Skinner sets it in its historical context and explains its key themes in this episode of Philosophy Bites. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-27,23119410 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:00:00 -0700 no Philosophy Bites Quentin Skinner Philosophy Philosophers Nigel Warburton Political Philosophy David Edmonds Philosophy of Religion