Epicurus and the Good Life
May 11, 2014
Though his name is often misleadingly associated with indulgence in sensual pleasures, the Greek philosopher…
The 2026 Dionysus Awards
July 26, 2026
Now that the dust has settled from the Oscars, it’s time to think about what movies of the past year challenged our assumptions and made us think about things in new ways. Josh and guest co-host Jorah Danenberg present our annual Dionysus Awards for the…
The Right to Privacy
April 13, 2014
Is the right to privacy – the right to be left alone and to control…
Is Nothing Sacred Anymore?
March 23, 2014
Tribal societies lived in a world of the sacred and profane, ritual and taboo. Is…
Forgive and Forget
February 23, 2014
At least forgive OR forget. Get things behind you. All good advice for those who…
The Military: What Is It Good For?
February 16, 2014
Is the military draft a natural expression of democratic values, or a challenge to our…
The Evolution of Storytelling
February 8, 2014
Humans are unique as the only creatures on this planet who tell stories. Whether it…
Black Solidarity
February 2, 2014
From the abolition of slavery to the Black Power movement, African-American unity has been considered…
Miracles
January 19, 2014
Religions rely on miracles to demonstrate the authenticity of figures thought to have supernatural powers. …
The Examined Year – 2013
January 5, 2014
A new year offers an opportunity to reflect on the significant events of the previous…
Trust and Mistrust
December 29, 2013
If we couldn’t trust each other, our lives would be very different. We trust strangers…
Tenth Anniversary Special
December 22, 2013
Philosophy Talk debuted on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco in August 2003, with regular broadcasts beginning…
Do Religions Deserve Special Status?
December 15, 2013
In most Western democracies, religions are exempt from certain rules and regulations that most other…
Cooperation and Conflict
December 8, 2013
The Prisoner’s Dilemma is a problem studied in game theory that shows how two people…
Wisdom
December 1, 2013
Philosophy is the love of wisdom – or is it? Is this traditional definition outmoded?…
Time, Space, and Quantum Mechanics
November 17, 2013
Quantum physics is regarded by many as the most powerful predictive theory science has produced. …
Deconstructing the College Admissions Rat Race
November 10, 2013
America’s elite colleges and universities spend millions of dollars to generate thousands of applicants, the…
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