Philosophy For Our Times

Philosophy For Our Times

Author: IAI Language: English Episodes: 545
Each week, Philosophy For Our Times opens up a space for genuine conversation, moving beyond headlines to examine the deeper questions shaping our world. Produced by the IAI, this podcast naturally draws on a global roster of philosophers, scientists, and cultural critics who don't just offer answers but engage in substantive debates. You'll hear discussions that feel urgent and relevant, whether they're untangling the ethics of new technology, probing the tensions in contemporary politics, or exploring what art tells us about society. The aim is to apply rigorous thought to the issues that dominate the news and our personal lives, making complex ideas accessible without losing their depth. Tuning into this podcast is like having a front-row seat to the conversations that define our moment, delivered with the clarity and nuance that thoughtful examination requires. It’s a weekly invitation to pause and reflect, using philosophy not as a remote discipline but as a vital tool for understanding.
Episodes
The quest for freedom | Katarina Schwarz [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:12
What does modern-day slavery look like? Looking for a link we mentioned? Find it here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesThe past centuries have seen rapid improvements in health, poverty, literacy and violence. Yet…
Free will is not an illusion | Denis Noble [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:21
Biology against determinism!Looking for a link we mentioned? Find it here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesWe all feel like we have free will. That our decisions are our own and that we could have chosen otherwise…
Me, my world and I | Barry Smith, Hannah Critchlow, Gary Lachman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:23
Is collective experience a myth?Looking for a link we mentioned? Find it here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesWe see experience as quintessentially subjective. But while we take this for granted might it be an er…
Cities of the future |  Lucelia Rodrigues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:59
What is the architecture of a sustainable world?Looking for a link we mentioned? Find it here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesWe are living in environmental crisis. But the solution might be closer to home than w…
The ignorance of experts |Julian Baggini, Ellen Clarke, Ben Burgis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:42
Can we rely on science for the answers?Looking for a link we mentioned? Find it here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesScience is the belief in the ignorance of experts' argued Richard Feynman. He held that the bes…
Beyond the boundary | Lisa Miller, Nick Lane, Paul Bickley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:10
Are we overlooking the profound mystery of life and death in a secular age? Looking for a link we mentioned? Find it here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesIn a scientific, secular age, narratives of the afterlife…
How I changed my mind about truth | Simon Blackburn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:09
Can we have objective morality without metaphysics?Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesJoin Simon Blackburn, renowned philosopher at Cambridge University, as he discusses na…