TrueSciPhi

Podcast Profile: Philosophy

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6 episodes
2011 to 2012
Median: 70 minutes
Collection: Philosophy

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Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

This podcast presents university-based philosophy content associated with the University of Glasgow’s philosophical tradition and areas of specialist expertise, spanning both historical and contemporary questions. The episodes draw on public lectures and panel events that reflect academic philosophy as it is practiced and discussed in a university setting.

A recurring theme is the role and purpose of the university in modern society, explored through an organized panel discussion hosted under the auspices of the Gifford Committee. This material engages with broad institutional and cultural questions about higher education in the 21st century, situating philosophical reflection within debates about the mission of universities.

Another major focus is a multi-part Gifford Lecture series delivered by philosopher Gianni Vattimo, centered on the idea of “the end of reality.” Across the lectures, the podcast addresses core topics in continental philosophy and metaphysics, including phenomenology and what might lie “beyond” it, as well as questions about being, events, and how philosophical concepts of reality may shift or dissolve. The series also links metaphysical and interpretive issues to ethical concerns, suggesting an interest in how transformations in theories of reality connect to moral thought.

Overall, listeners can expect recordings of formal academic presentations—lectures and seminar-style discussions—covering philosophical inquiry into reality, being, and ethics, alongside reflective engagement with the contemporary social role of universities.