Levels of Reality
November 14, 2010
Are there levels of reality, with each level emerging from the other in a way…
The Scandalous Truth about Memoir
May 24, 2026
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…
The Idea of the University
November 7, 2010
Is a university a research institute with students, or and educational institution with research around…
Bargaining with the Devil
October 24, 2010
Compromise is the condition of peace and progress. But there are times when we should…
Creativity
October 17, 2010
What makes an idea or work of art creative? Can creativity be measured? Can a…
Digital Selves
October 10, 2010
Second Life and dozens of other online adventures involve creating digital selves, and millions of…
Overcoming the Terror of Death
October 3, 2010
To many death is terrifying. But why? As David Hume pointed out, all the years…
Dualism
September 19, 2010
What is the relationship between the mind and the brain? Monists believe that there is…
Philosophy and the Alma Mater
September 19, 2010
Scholars from Berkeley and from Stanford have played a big role on Philosophy Talk. Sure,…
Meaning and the Revolution
September 12, 2010
The American Revolution was saturated with meaning and ambiguity, from the words of the Declaration…
Bodies For Sale
August 15, 2010
I can sell my house, the things I make, and the services I provide. So…
Making Decisions
July 25, 2010
When we make decisions we think we’re in control, making rational choices. But are we?…
Patriotism versus Cosmopolitanism
July 6, 2010
Patriotism versus Comopolitanism: Is your loyalty to America and Americans more important than the common…
Altruism
June 13, 2010
Are people genuinely altruistic, or is altruism just a type of selfish-behavior? Are other animals…
Promises
May 30, 2010
What is a promise: a prediction? A statement of intention? Is promising rational? Does it…
Summer Reading List 2010
May 23, 2010
What philosophers, philosophies, or philosophical issues do you want to read up on over the…
Philosophy Talk “Live” Highlights
May 16, 2010
It’s a Philosophy Talk highlight reel for the membership drive! In this special episode, John…
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