What can philosophers learn from schizophrenia? In this episode of the podcast discusses this intriguing question with David Edmonds. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the .
Philosopher Kendall Walton argues that we can literally see through photographs in this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.
Ancient and modern concepts of freedom differ. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast political philosopher compares and contrasts ancient and modern concepts of freedom in conversation with . Philosophy Bites is made in association with the...
To celebrate the launch of our second Philosophy Bites book Philosophy Bites Back, we've released this special episode of the podcast. We asked a wide range of philosophers the question 'Who's your favourite philosopher?' We got a wider range of...
Are we purely physical beings? Is the mind or soul immaterial? These questions have vexed philosophers for millenia. Avicenna, born in the 10th Century, believed he had a thought experiment that showed that we are not purely physical beings, the...
Is conscious experience unified? A tricky question. Philosopher of mind investigates it in conversation with for this episode of the podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the .
An important aspect of understanding morality is accurate description of what happens when people make moral judgments. In this episode of the podcast talks to psychologist and philosopher about her experiments designed to shed light on moral...
How should we treat animals? Jeremy Bentham argued that we should weigh animal suffering in our moral decision making, and 's concept of speciesism is a modern version of that utilitarian approach. argues that philosophers like Peter Singer who focus...
discusses 's philosophy of non-violence in this the 200th episode of the podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the .
How can we talk about things that don't exist? explores this question in conversation with in this episode of the podcast. Philosophy Bites is made in association with the .
Consciousness of pain may seem straightforward, but as shows, in conversation with , a number of philosophical questions arise from the experience of pain. The Philosophy Bites podcast series is made in association with the .
What is free will and why should we care about it? addresses these questions in a wide-ranging Philosophy Bites interview with . is made in association with .
Patricia Churchland on What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Morality
(originally on Bioethics Bites)
Aug. 3, 2012
Can science give us any insight into morality? In this episode of the podcast, originally released on , neurophilosopher argues that it can. is made in association with the with a grant from the .
Is it true that words can't harm you? What about hate speech? In the US the First Amendment protects a wide range of free expression, far wider than is tolerated, for instance, in the United Kingdom. In this episode of the podcast discusses...
Molly Crockett on Brain Chemistry and Moral Decision-Making (originally on
Bioethics Bites)
July 22, 2012
Can moral decision-making be affected by chemical means? And if so, should we use drugs for this purpose? 's research in this area is the basis of this interview which was originally released on and made in association with the and with a grant...
Effects can't precede their causes, can they? The direction of causation is forwards not backwards. But this common belief doesn't mesh with every aspect of contemporary physics. In this episode of the podcast discusses the counterintuitive idea...
Hanna Pickard on Responsibility and Personality Disorder (originally on
Bioethics Bites)
July 7, 2012
Does a diagnosis of personality disorder exempt an individual from moral responsibility? discusses this question with in this episode of the podcast. This episode was originally released on which was made in association with the with a grant...
Is morality a matter of applying general principles? , a moral particularist, thinks not. In this episode of the podcast he defends moral particularism in conversation with . Philosophy Bites is made in association with the .
Can it ever be acceptable to sell human body parts. discusses this increasingly pertinent moral question with . This episode of the podcast was originally released on Bioethics Bites and made in association with the with a grant from the .
Is free market fairness an oxymoron? , author of Free Market Fairness, argues that economic freedom and social justice are compatible. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he explains his position in conversation with . is made in...