Philosophy Podcast
1) Tolstoy’s Contagion Theory of Art
Just as the food we ought to consume is not necessarily the tastiest, so the art we ought to value is not necessarily that which pleases most. So what kind of art truly nourishes the soul? This talk w...Show More
2) Philosophy Café: 'The Problem of the Criterion: Is Knowledge too Hard or too Easy? Dr Conor McHugh
'The Problem of the Criterion: Is Knowledge too Hard or too Easy?' We acquire knowledge through methods such as perception and reasoning and, according to an intuitively plausible principle, acquiring...Show More
3) Philosophy café: Mistakes about Motherhood- Fiona Woolard
Motherhood is revered as a state of almost saintly self-sacrifice. According to the popular picture, a mother is willing to do anything for her child and always puts her child first and her own needs ...Show More
4) Philosophy café: On Tragedy - Chris Janaway.
Dramas and other fictions that portray tragic events are often thought to be the most important and valuable artistic works. But ever since the age of Plato and Aristotle, when tragedy was invented, p...Show More
5) Philosophy Café - 'Why Be Rational?'
Our highly successful Philosophy Café (run in conjunction with the John Hansard Gallery) is now entering its fifth year: the Café offers regular, informal lunchtime discussions that are free and acces...Show More
6) Philosophy Café. Lee Walters - Is Time Travel Possible?
These regular, informal lunchtime discussions are held between 1-2pm and open to all (no booking required). They aim to bring together those with an interest in philosophy - from both within the Unive...Show More
7) Philosophy Café. Jonathan Way - Ethics Without Principles?
Our highly successful Philosophy Café (run in conjunction with the John Hansard Gallery) is now entering its fifth year: the Café offers regular, informal lunchtime discussions that are free and acces...Show More
8) Genia Schoenbaumsfeld - Philosophy and the Unconscious
Philosophy talk given at Southampton City Art Gallery
9) Philosophy Cafe podcast: Are people always selfish?
The latest in the popular Philosophy cafe series at the John Hansard Gallery saw Dr Alex Gregory talking about self interest. Alex researches the relationship between what we want and what we think is...Show More
10) Philosophy Café – What is the ‘Mind/Body Problem’? by Dr Genia Schonbaumsfeld
The philosopher Descartes famously held that the mind is an immaterial, thinking substance entirely distinct from the body. If he is right, it is hard to see how mind and body could ever interact - fo...Show More
Philosophy Café – What is the ‘Mind/Body Problem’? by Dr Genia Schonbaumsfeld
36:59 | Jun 3rd, 2013