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Philosophers’ work and philosophers’ lives, both inside and outside of philosophy. Brought to you by the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method, the Centre for Philosophy of Natural and Social Science, LSE, and the Forum for Philosophy.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Philosophers’ research and lives • philosophy of science and quantum mechanics • mind, consciousness, panpsychism • perception and olfaction • phenomenology and Heidegger • ethics, beauty, bioethics, utopias • expertise, public policy, AIDS denialismThis podcast features interviews with working philosophers that blend discussion of their research with glimpses into their lives and interests inside and outside academia. Conversations range across core areas of contemporary philosophy, including philosophy of mind and consciousness, epistemology and self-knowledge, phenomenology, and philosophy of science. Listeners can expect accessible explorations of how philosophers approach questions about perception and illusion, sensory experience (including smell), and the relationship between causes and correlations, as well as broader metaphysical ideas such as panpsychism and possibilities like branching universes.
A recurring thread is the connection between philosophical theory and real-world concerns. Episodes touch on themes in ethics and public policy, including global ethics, beauty standards and choice, bioethics, expertise, and the social dynamics of denialism. The show also highlights how philosophers develop their ideas, what motivates their research programs, and how intellectual work intersects with personal histories and cultural touchstones. Alongside the philosophical content, the interviews often incorporate lighter, idiosyncratic topics—ranging from hobbies and artistic pursuits to pop culture references—creating a portrait of philosophical work as both a professional practice and a lived experience.
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Out of the Vat #10 – Ann-Sophie Barwich 2021-Nov-10 41 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #9 – Lucy Campbell 2021-Aug-10 37 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #8 – David Papineau 2020-Nov-10 45 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #7 – Philip Goff 2020-Jun-26 31 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #6 – Mahon O’Brien 2020-Apr-07 35 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #5 – Heather Widdows 2020-Feb-04 17 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #4 – Brian Glenney 2019-Nov-12 32 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #3 – Katherine Furman 2019-Sep-03 17 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #2 – Richard Ashcroft 2019-Jun-25 32 minutes |
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Out of the Vat #1 – Steven French 2019-May-07 28 minutes |