Poetry Tagged Episodes

Your Brain on Literature

November 12, 2023

Cognitive science has revolutionized our understanding of the brain and how it functions. Researchers have…

Human brain resting on a stack of books. Your brain on literature.

Why Poetry Matters

April 2, 2023

Some people say they find poetry impenetrable. Yet readership is increasing: in a 2017 survey,…

Stack of poetry books with "Poetry" sign. Why poetry matters.

What Is Love?

February 14, 2021

It may seem doubtful that philosophers have much to tell us about love (beyond their…

Red heart with wooden blocks spelling "LOVE".

Time for Summer Reading

August 23, 2020

When John and Ken began shopping around their idea for a philosophy-on-the-radio show nearly 20…

Gold 500 number, illuminated from within

Summer Reading List 2015

June 21, 2015

Summer is here – what philosophers, philosophies, or philosophical issues do you want to read up…

Summer reading list 2015: Bookshelves in a grand library

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