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Philosophy podcast aimed at school students. Fun, informative, engaging. Philosophers at universities and schools talk about loads of questions and topics that come up in Philosophy, Ethics and Political Theory - A-Levels / IB / Highers and even GCSE. Hosted by Simon Kirchin, University of Leeds and Director of the British Philosophical Association. Timetable of topics: https://stkirchin.wixsite.com/mysite/schools-podcast (Music by Alex Grohl)Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Metaphysics of mind • Dualism and physicalism • Ethics and morality • Political theory • Knowledge and scepticism • Philosophy of religion • Animal and business ethics"Philosophy Gets Schooled" is a podcast designed to engage school students with philosophical themes and topics. Hosted by Simon Kirchin, who is associated with the University of Leeds and serves as the Director of the British Philosophical Association, the show provides a platform for both university and school philosophers to explore a broad range of philosophical, ethical, and political theory topics. It aims to be fun, informative, and engaging for students studying at various levels, including A-Levels, IB, Highers, and GCSE.
The podcast delves into the metaphysics of mind with discussions on dualism, physicalism, and theories like eliminative materialism and functionalism. Ethical frameworks such as deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, and metaethics are scrutinized, touching upon moral realism and anti-realism as well. Political and religious philosophy topics are also explored extensively, including arguments for and against God's existence, such as cosmological, teleological, and ontological arguments.
Moreover, the podcast tackles practical ethical issues relevant to contemporary life. This includes discussions on animal ethics, sexual ethics, business ethics, and ethics regarding war and peace. Episodes also cover the theory of knowledge, focusing on concepts such as scepticism, reason, and perceptual knowledge.
Throughout the series, various philosophical arguments, thought experiments, and historical philosophical perspectives are addressed. The episodes often incorporate detailed analyses of key philosophical problems, supported by discussions among various guest philosophers. This podcast serves as a gateway for students to delve into philosophical inquiry and develop critical thinking skills by examining some of the essential questions and debates that have shaped human thought.