Thoughts: Philosophy Untangled

Dec 06 2024 69 ep. 37 mins 60
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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!

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Ep. 59 Philosophy of Democracy and Civil Disobedience ft. Calum Hodgson

Dec 06 2024 30 mins  
This week on Thoughts we're getting political as Naroa Hammerson and Liz Deleau delve into political philosophy with Calum Hodgson. In this episode, they discuss how democracy and civil disobedience interact with and influence one other and the role that activists play in this process.

The Leverhulme Series #4. Ethics in the Past Lives of the Buddha ft. Naomi Appleton

Nov 22 2024 82 mins  
Many past lives of the Buddha are said to be known. From lives as a tree spirit to an elephant to humans just before achieving enlightenment, the stories of these lives can offer much in pastoral value. These are the Jataka Stories. They are a method for teaching Ethics and warning against taboos, practical handbooks through memorable folklore. As some of the oldest surviving remna

The Leverhulme Series #3. Philosophy of Birth ft. Alison Stone

Nov 08 2024 56 mins  
Our third Leverhulme episode discusses the Philosophy of Birth with this week's guest, Alison Stone. Make sure you join Beni and Laura in this thought-provoking episode!

Ep. 56 The Women are Up to Something ft. Benjamin Lipscomb

Oct 25 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, Margot and Tinka interview Benjamin Lipscomb on his new book: 'The Women Are Up To Something'. Follow along as we learn about the lives of Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midley and Iris Murdoch who revolutionised the study of ethics. Photo credit: Amy Tetta

Ep. 55. Love Enhancement ft. Nicky Brown

Oct 11 2024 63 mins  
Join us as Adam and Tinka interview our very own host Nicky Brown on his dissertation: Love enhancement. Can love be enhanced? If so, what aspects of it? And how should we value such 'enhanced' love? Tune in to discover the answer to these questions, and many more!

The Leverhulme Series #2. Ethics of War ft. Helen Frowe

Sep 27 2024 46 mins  
Join Nicky and Jonah as they dive into a discussion about the ethics of war with this week’s guest, Helen Frowe. In this episode, we look at how a war starts and when if ever this justifies the killing of those affected; what makes it okay to harm someone, and propaganda used in war and how it affects liability.

Ep. 53 Natural Kinds ft. Tuomas Tahko

Mar 22 2024 63 mins  
Tune in this week as Alex and Adam talk with Tuomas Takho from Bristol University about how science categorizes things in nature. Join as they discuss the concept of "natural kinds" and why it's not always straightforward.

The Leverhulme Series #1. Stoicism ft. Christopher Gill

Mar 08 2024 65 mins  
The Leverhulme Series is an exciting new project, where we'll interview philosophers and interdisciplinary thinkers, who are pushing the boundaries of original work through funding from the Leverhulme Trust. In the first episode, Isabel and Constantinos explore Stoicism with Dr. Christopher Gill. They unpack what Stoicism is, dispelling myths in 'self-help' circles an

#51. Non-Ideal Epistemology

Feb 23 2024 56 mins  
This week, Adam and Calum are joined by Professor Robert McKenna from the University of Liverpool. Tune in as they delve into the depths of non-ideal epistemology, explore unconventional knowledge structures, the impact of biases, and more!

#50. Anarchism ft. James Humphries

Feb 02 2024 51 mins  
Join hosts Margot Leys Johnston and Tinka Bruneau as they chat with James Humphries, a political philosophy lecturer at the University of Glasgow. In this episode, they delve into the concept of anarchism: its meaning, the appeal of living in an anarchist society, and how anarchist thinkers address potential challenges. Get ready to explore these intriguing questions and more on an