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 Word And The World | Paul Boghossian, Joanna Kavenna, Ray Monk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:16
Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesThe power of words is a wonder, and language perhaps our greatest skill. Yet the gap between the sound of a bell and its description is h…
In Search Of The Self | Simon Blackburn, Mary Midgley, Colin Blakemore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:43
Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesThere is no self, no 'I', only a flickering illusion. So claim many neuroscientists and philosophers. Yet for the rest of us, the denial…
Matter And Mind | Markus Gabriel, Ray Brassier, Eva Jablonka [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:56
Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesNeuroscience has enabled us to explain how the brain affects the body. Yet there is no theory to explain how the matter of the brain crea…
After the End of Truth | John Searle, Hilary Lawson, Hannah Dawson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:09
Looking for a link we mentioned? It's here: https://linktr.ee/philosophyforourtimesA generation raised on Foucault and Derrida has learned to distrust claims to objective truth. Yet the mantra that 'there is no truth' is…