Recent Episodes

What Is Gender?

June 14, 2026

Gender is a controversial topic these days, but people can’t seem to agree about what gender is. Is it an inner identity, a biological fact, or an oppressive system? Should we respect it or resist it? Should it even be a thing? Josh and guest-host…

Political Correctness

October 11, 2009

What is political correctness?  Has it always existed?  What’s “political” about it?  Some people think…

Warning sign: Politically Incorrect

Immigration and Citizenship

September 20, 2009

What are the effects of immigration on culture in America?  Does it promote homogenization, diversity,…

Chart showing U.S. immigration by country of origin. America's international roots.

Philosophy Talk Highlights

September 20, 2009

It’s a Philosophy Talk highlight reel for the membership drive. In this special episode, John…

Philosophy Talk logo: The program that questions everything.

Postmodernism

September 13, 2009

In art, architecture, music, film, literature, sociology, communications, fashion and philosophy there is a contrast…

Black and white collage art; "You are not yourself" text overlay. Postmodern art.

The Postmodern Family

September 13, 2009

What is a family, and what distinguishes it from other kinds of associations?  Is the…

The cast of Modern Family in white outfits, holding ice cream cones.

Work

September 6, 2009

Is work the curse of the working class? Or a human’s best opportunity for happiness…

Charlie Chaplin playfully resting on industrial machinery, embodying hard work.

Predicting the Future

August 23, 2009

People who predict the future well are sometimes said to be psychic. But we all…

Man in turban holding a blank card, predicting the future

Faith, Reason, and Science

August 2, 2009

Does faith obscure reason? Does reason obscure faith? Or perhaps their subject matters are different.…

Street signs intersecting: "Faith" and "Reason".

Islamic Philosophy

July 12, 2009

Some of the many topics discussed in Islamic philosophy are the Qur’an, knowledge, dreams, justice,…

Persian miniature painting depicting Islamic philosophers engaged in discussion.

Artificial Intelligence

June 28, 2009

At least some versions of artificial intelligence are attempts not merely to model human intelligence,…

HAL 9000's iconic red eye, a symbol of artificial intelligence in science fiction.

Now Offering Institutional Subscriptions to the Philosophy Talk Archive!

Subscribe to Philosophy Talk

As a member, you’ll gain access to hundreds of engaging episodes, exclusive content, and the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community of curious minds.
Headphones