Philosophy For Our Times

Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from

Episodes

Total: 496

Lost in storiesIs life a story or a sequence of events?Our narratives enable us to make sense of the

The dark side of 'mental health' with Susie OrbachWhy are psychotherapy, psychology, psychoanalysis,

Peter Singer is one of the world's leading philosophers, renowned for his challenging and often cont

Under capitalism, it can be hard to disentangle an idea of 'value' from that which the market sets a

Is genuine originality a realistic goal for artists?From fashion to fantasy, entertainment to enterp

We take it for granted that through language and communication we can learn about the experience of

What do Friedrich Nietzsche, the Korean War, and Homer's Odyssey have in common?Join the team at the

The philosophy of dehumanisation with David Livingstone SmithIn this exclusive interview, philosophe

Consciousness is one of the most fundamental aspects of our existence, but it remains barely underst

Metaphysics vs consciousnessPanpsychism has recently become something of a household term in philoso

The consciousness testCould an artificial intelligence be capable of genuine conscious experience?Co

The consciousness testCould an artificial intelligence be capable of genuine conscious experience?Co

Should we sacrifice the present for a better future?Join the team at the IAI for three articles abou

Why do we love evil?We may condemn tyrants and abhor serial killers, but we are obsessed with evil a

Morality and prejudiceIs there such a thing as morality? And, if so, can we know what it is and act

Humans are not morally superiorIs the meat industry a monstrous tyrant?Join YouTuber Alex O'Connor f

Humanity and the gods of natureDo animals and nature have an ethical life of their own? Must, or sho

Humanity and the gods of natureDo animals and nature have an ethical life of their own? Must, or sho

Creating the meaning of lifeDo life's struggles make the search for meaning a hopeless endeavour?Joi