Stanford Humanities Center - Philosophy Talk

As far back as 2007, the Stanford Humanities Center has provided generous support for special episodes that align with its mission to promote provocative discussions, the exchange of ideas across languages and cultures, and continual, rigorous reflection on how knowledge is made. Since 2022 they have also hosted live recordings of the program for episodes featuring one of the Center’s fellows as our guest. You can listen to all these episodes below.

Crisis and Creativity in Mayan Mythology

Guest: Edgar Garcia, Professor of English, University of Chicago

Shakespeare’s Outsiders

Guest: David Sterling Brown, Professor of English, Trinity College

Montage of diverse documentaries and films; titles include "Don't Look Up," "Youth Gov," and "Captain Nova.

Can Art Save Us?

Guest: Harriet Hawkins, Professor of Human Geography, Royal Holloway, University of London

The Changing Face of Antisemitism

Guest: Francesca Trivellato, Professor of Early Modern European History, Institute for Advanced Study

Money and Morality

Guest:

Neil Malhotra, Assistant Professor of Political Economy, Stanford Graduate School of Business

Infographic: Generational Giving Trends. Shows data on Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y, and Matures' charitable giving habits.

Giving and Keeping

Guest:

Rob Reich, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Ethics in Society, Stanford University

Two elderly men embrace, showcasing the beauty of aging and a well-lived life.

Aging and the Well-Lived Life

Guest:

Laura Carstensen, Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. Professor in Public Policy, Professor of Psychology, Director, Stanford Center on Longevity