Upcoming Episodes

Simone Weil

August 9, 2026

French philosopher and mystic Simone Weil was also an activist whose goal was to elevate…

Black and white photo of Simone Weil, wearing a beret.

What Is Game Theory?

August 16, 2026

Game theory is a set of mathematical techniques for thinking about how people should choose…

Rubik's cube, notebook, and game controller on a textured surface

The Philosophical Worlds of Borges

August 23, 2026

Argentinian writer Jorge Luís Borges wrote some of the world’s most brilliant, mind-bending, and philosophical…

Three portraits of Jorge Luis Borges, author of Ficciones, in Everyman's Library edition.

Why Be Reasonable?

August 30, 2026

“You’re being unreasonable.” “Reasonable doubt.” The “reasonable person” standard. Talk of reasonableness is everywhere we…

Red name tag that says "HELLO. I AM THE Reasonable Person.

(End of) Summer Reading List 2026

September 6, 2026

The Philosophers talk to the authors of recent and forthcoming books that speak to our…

Stack of books, coffee, and flowers on a table, perfect for summer reading.

Moses Maimonides and the Logic of Faith

September 13, 2026

Moses Maimonides (also known as the Rambam) was a 12th century rabbi and scholar, most…

Portrait of Maimonides, a medieval Jewish philosopher