Upcoming Episodes

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.

Maimonides and the Goodness of the World

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

Hildegard von Bingen

September 20, 2026

Hildegard von Bingen was a 12th century mystic, polymath, and composer whose work spanned visionary…

Medieval illustration of Hildegard von Bingen writing.

Islamic Philosophy

September 27, 2026

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.

Judith Jarvis Thomson

October 4, 2026

Judith Jarvis Thomson is best known for arguing that abortion is morally permissible, even granting…

Black and white portrait of philosopher Judith Jarvis Thomson.

Nachman of Breslov and the Obligation to be Happy

October 11, 2026

Nachman of Breslov was an 18th-century theologian and storyteller, known particularly for his creative parables.…

Illustration of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov with arms raised in joy, emphasizing happiness.

Alan Turing and the Limits of Computation

October 18, 2026

Alan Turing was a 20th-Century English mathematician and cryptologist who is widely considered to be…

Alan Turing portrait with "Computing Machinery and Intelligence" text and dice, referencing his work on the limits of computation.