Site • RSS • Apple PodcastsDescription (podcaster-provided):
A Podcast Created by Glasgow University Philosophy Students. In every episode, we explore a different philosophical topic with the help of an expert. Whether you're new to philosophy or already love the subject, we look forward to embarking on this philosophical journey together!Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Student-led expert interviews • ethics, political philosophy, feminism, oppression • epistemology: truth, evidence, disinformation, bias • metaphysics, logic, philosophy of science/maths • language, mind, enactivism • rights, war, democracy, environment • art, grief, children, medical ethicsThis podcast, created by philosophy students at the University of Glasgow, features conversations with academic philosophers and other experts about a wide range of philosophical questions, often linking abstract theories to contemporary social and political issues. Across episodes, the show moves between core areas of philosophy—epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, political philosophy, and philosophy of science—while keeping an eye on how philosophical methods can clarify real-world disagreements and practical decisions.
A recurring theme is how knowledge is formed, challenged, and distorted, including discussions of disinformation, bias, evidence, testimony, and the conditions under which beliefs are justified. Another strand focuses on science and the structure of reality, with attention to topics such as laws of nature, natural kinds, logic, mathematics, physicalism, and debates at the intersection of physics and philosophy. The podcast also frequently explores language and mind, including perspectives from philosophy of linguistics and theories of cognition.
Ethical and political questions are prominent, ranging from rights and duties—especially concerning children and non-human entities—to activism, civil disobedience, anarchism, freedom of speech, and the ethics of war. Several conversations examine oppression and social kinds, feminist theory, sexuality and consent, medical ethics, and online conduct, sometimes accompanied by content warnings where relevant. Historical and cross-cultural philosophy also appears, including engagement with figures like Aristotle, Spinoza, Wittgenstein, and Stoic thinkers, as well as ethical ideas drawn from Buddhist narrative traditions. The show sometimes includes panels and student-focused material about philosophical research and dissertation work, alongside reflections on how philosophical training can shape life outside academia.
