Alan Turing and the Limits of Computation
February 9, 2025
Alan Turing was a 20th-Century English mathematician and cryptologist who is widely considered to be…
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…
Liberty and Justice for Who?
February 2, 2025
Many democracies are founded on the ideals of 18th- and 19th-Century British Liberalism: the idea…
Climate Change and Collective Action
January 26, 2025
Catastrophic storms, floods, droughts, and fires are increasing in frequency all over the globe, and…
How to Create Virtuous Leaders
January 19, 2025
Ancient philosophers like Socrates and Plato believed that an education focused on developing good character…
Who Owns Culture?
January 5, 2025
Fashion designers, musicians, and Halloween costume wearers have been accused of engaging in cultural appropriation.…
The Examined Year: 2024
December 29, 2024
What happened over the past year that challenged our assumptions and made us think about…
What Is Political Inequality?
December 22, 2024
We all know our society is economically unequal: some people have more money and resources…
Crisis and Creativity in Mayan Mythology
December 15, 2024
The Popol Vuh, written in 1702, was based on a Mayan oral tradition encompassing creation…
Is Optimism Rational?
December 8, 2024
When the odds are against you, believing in yourself can be a source of strength—but…
Spinoza
November 24, 2024
Baruch Spinoza was a 17th century Dutch philosopher who laid the foundations for the Enlightenment.…
American Futures (Ken Taylor Memorial Episode)
November 3, 2024
When Ken Taylor passed away, he was working on a manuscript titled Farewell to the…
John Dewey and the Ideal of Democracy
October 20, 2024
John Dewey is regarded by some as the American philosopher. In the first half of…
What Is Ideology?
October 13, 2024
Political polarization seems to be deepening, both in the U.S. and around the globe. Some…
Cancel Culture
September 29, 2024
Revoking support or a platform from someone who is perceived to have behaved badly has…
(Late) Summer Reading List 2024
September 1, 2024
Looking for some deep dives into pop culture this summer? Josh and Ray talk to…
Summer Reading List 2024
September 1, 2024
Looking for some deep dives into pop culture this summer? Josh and Ray talk to…
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