R.I.P. Derek Parfit

The eminent British philosopher Derek Parfit passed away earlier this week. Although he had never joined us on the program, his 2011 book On What Matters was the subject of the first segment on our very first year-in-review special, when John and Ken talked about it with USC philosopher Mark Schroeder. As we prepare for the live broadcast of The Examined Year 2016 this coming Sunday, check out that (mostly) uncut conversation from The Examined Year: 2011.

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05 January 2017

Introducing: Francis on Film

Philosophy Talk is delighted to announce a new column on our blog called "Francis on Film" with Leslie Francis! She will be blogging and tweeting for us from the Sundance Film Festival, so look out for her on Philosophers' Corner, as well as on Twitter using the hashtag #FrancisOnFilm.

04 January 2017

R.I.P. Derek Parfit

The eminent British philosopher Derek Parfit passed away earlier this week. Although he had never joined us on the program, his 2011 book On What Matters was the subject of the first segment on our very first year-in-review special, when John and Ken talked about it with USC philosopher... more

28 November 2016

This holiday season, give the gift of thought

Your most thoughtful holiday gift is here: all THIRTEEN years of Philosophy Talk in a single download. The Complete Philosophy Talk – the entire catalog of Philosophy Talk programs 2004-2016, more than 400 episodes – is now available for the price of $349.95.