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Doing Philosophy is a podcast for original philosophy. Its episodes are philosophical essays, but then in the medium of sound. They contain interviews with leading names in the field, such as Huw Price, Crispin Wright, and Sanford Goldberg. Doing Philosophy is created and hosted by Tom Kaspers, who recently obtained his Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of St Andrews. If you like this format, and you want your own work to be featured on this podcast, please do get in touch. For more information, go to https://tomkaspers.com or send an email to [email protected].Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Philosophy essays • Philosophical inquiry • Personal vs. shared rationality • Truth pluralism • Correspondence theory • Pragmatism • Interviews with philosophers"Doing Philosophy" is a podcast that delves into original philosophical inquiries through the format of philosophical essays translated into audio form. Hosted by Tom Kaspers, a recent Ph.D. graduate from the University of St Andrews, the podcast brings together conversations with esteemed philosophers like Huw Price, Crispin Wright, and Sanford Goldberg.
The content of the podcast explores nuanced philosophical concepts and their implications, inviting listeners to consider philosophy as both a personal and shared endeavor. The discussions often revolve around philosophical themes such as the nature of truth, rationality, and the dynamics of intellectual inquiry. Through interviews and personal reflections, the podcast emphasizes the distinction between personal inquiry, which is influenced by individual tastes and convictions, and shared inquiry, grounded in evidence and collective reasoning. This dichotomy is used to illustrate the unique nature of philosophy compared to scientific inquiry.
Episodes investigate philosophical pluralism, contrasting it with other theories such as deflationism and the correspondence theory of truth, and explore how these theories have evolved over time. By engaging with leading thinkers and their evolving viewpoints, the podcast offers listeners a deep dive into the philosophical dialogue and debates that have shaped, and continue to shape, the field.
Overall, "Doing Philosophy" provides a platform for in-depth philosophical exploration that situates philosophical practice both within personal frameworks and broader intellectual traditions, fostering a complex understanding of how philosophy operates—and progresses—in the face of differing perspectives.
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4. The Personal Nature of Philosophy with Sanford Goldberg and Crispin Wright 2024-Mar-07 48 minutes |
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3. Rationality, Personal and Shared with Sanford Goldberg 2024-Mar-06 36 minutes |
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2. Truth, Part Two. The Plurality of Truth with Crispin Wright 2024-Feb-22 46 minutes |
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1. Truth, Part One. Pragmatism and Correspondence with Huw Price 2024-Feb-22 44 minutes |