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Philosophy has been studied for thousands of years. It involves the use of reason and argument to search for the truth about reality - about the nature of things, ethics, aesthetics, language, the mind, God and everything else. This series of five introductory lectures, aimed at students new to philosophy, presented by Marianne Talbot, Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford, will test you on some famous thought experiments and introduce you to some central philosophical issues and to the thoughts of some key philosophers.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Introduction to philosophy concepts • Thought experiments • Key philosophical issues • Language and mind • Metaphysics and epistemology • Ethics and politics • Logic and argument • History of philosophyThis podcast, titled "Philosophy for Beginners," offers a series of lectures designed to introduce listeners to fundamental philosophical themes and concepts. Emphasizing the use of reason and argument, the series explores the search for truth regarding reality, encompassing diverse fields such as ethics, aesthetics, language, the mind, and metaphysics. The podcast is presented by Marianne Talbot from the University of Oxford's Department for Continuing Education.
Central topics covered include the philosophy of language and mind, where discussions revolve around rationality, consciousness, and the expression of thoughts through language. Listeners are guided through essential questions about what exists, the nature of existence, and how knowledge about it can be acquired, falling under the domain of metaphysics and epistemology. Another key theme is moral and political philosophy, which examines fundamental questions about how people should live and what constitutes a just society.
The podcast further delves into the philosophical method itself, particularly logic and argument, exposing listeners to both symbolic and philosophical logic. The historical aspects of philosophy are also addressed, offering a comprehensive overview from the Pre-Socratics to contemporary thought. This educational series aims to engage beginners by testing them on famous thought experiments and introducing the ideas of key philosophers. Collectively, these topics reflect the breadth of philosophical inquiry present in this podcast, offering foundational insights for those new to the subject.
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Further reading and more... (Slides) 2012-Apr-16 |
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Reading List (Slides) 2012-Apr-16 |
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Philosophy of language and mind 2009-Jan-09 87 minutes |
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Metaphysics and Epistemology 2009-Jan-09 90 minutes |
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Ethics and politics 2009-Jan-09 92 minutes |
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The philosophical method - logic and argument 2009-Jan-09 94 minutes |
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A romp through the history of philosophy from the Pre-Socratics to the present day. 2008-Nov-13 92 minutes |