Election Special
November 6, 2016
In this re-broadcast of our special episode from the lead-up to the 2016 election, John…
The Scandalous Truth about Memoir
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A memoir is a personal narrative written about a pivotal time in the author’s life. While the story is told from a particular perspective, the events recounted are supposed to be fact, not fiction. But what exactly counts as truth in memoir? Is the distinction…
Memory and the Self
October 30, 2016
Ever since John Locke, philosophers have wondered about memory and its connection to the self.…
Moral Luck
October 16, 2016
It seems reasonable to believe that we can only be blamed or praised for actions…
Dangerous Demographics: The Challenges of an Aging Population
August 28, 2016
All over the world, people are living longer and having fewer children than ever before.…
An Eye for an Eye: The Morality of Revenge
July 10, 2016
We are often taught that vengeance is a reprehensible or unworthy motivation and that, as…
The Limits of Self-Knowledge
June 26, 2016
Descartes considered the mind to be fully self-transparent; that is, he thought that we need…
Life as a Work of Art
June 5, 2016
We know what it means for a painting to be beautiful. But what about a…
The Moral Lives of Animals
May 29, 2016
From Aristotle and Kant to Hume and Darwin, philosophers and scientists have long denied the…
When Is It Wrong to Save a Life? Lessons from the Trolley Problem
May 15, 2016
A trolley is approaching a track junction, and you happen to be standing by the…
Memes: Viruses of the Mind?
April 24, 2016
Gangnam style, Lolcats, and Chuck Norris’ superhuman feats are all memes – units of cultural…
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times
April 17, 2016
If the Ancients found themselves transported to the modern world, they would have much to…
“Ethics of Whistleblowing” wins Bronze Award for Social Impact at the New York Festivals
March 1, 2016
Public Radio Show ‘Philosophy Talk’ Wins Bronze at the 2016 New York Festivals® International Radio…
Finding Meaning in a Material World
February 28, 2016
All there is in the world is physical stuff. That is the fundamental assumption of…
Freedom and Free Enterprise
February 7, 2016
“Freedom” means the human capacity to choose among options, based on one’s own preferences and…
Faith, Reason, and the Art of Living
January 31, 2016
It sounds plausible to require that all our beliefs be based on evidence and sound…
Nations and Borders
January 24, 2016
One’s country of birth has a profound effect on life prospects. It’s often best to…
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