“For several years now I’ve indulged in podcasts in philosophy, always while doing something else. Sometimes it’s cooking in the kitchen, oftentimes it's when I’m driving, or even on a walk. I’ve listened to Partially Examined Life, New Books in Philosophy, Philosophy Bites, History of Philosophy without any gaps, and Modern Day Philosophers. All these podcasts aim to achieve different things, but Elucidations is by far the best at achieving what it’s aiming for. It also happens to be the best philosophy podcast on the market, and with only 50 five star ratings (every single rating given, apparently) it is still by far the most underrated.
Matt Teichman and Mark Hopwood offer us more than just a simple book review and interview - they actually practice philosophy when they engage, without frivolity, the arguments and positions of their guests, who are regularly some of the leading figures in analytic philosophy. Every single episode has left me wanting to read the book of the guest author. Each issue is made current and vibrant, and most importantly drives me to think and to philosophize. The only possible complaints that could be made are over the intro music and how infrequently new episodes are released. To this all I can say is, give me quality over quantity any day, and if the production value of this podcast is keeping you away this is perhaps not the kind of listening experience you were looking for in the first place.”Read full review »
pillarst via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/30/15
“Ah, Elucidations! Every episode is a mini master class on how to perform a first-order unpacking of concept, and while it is typically twice as long as an episode of Philosophy Bites or Philosophy Zone, there's no waste, no waffle - all value. The focus is immediate and contemporary,...”Read full review »
133411jcw via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/10/17
“Brilliant podcast series! If only more top philosophy university departments started launching series like this! Top philosophers discussing their areas of expertise. I have always been a fan of Philosophy Bites but with Elucidations the podcasts are longer and so allow for more in depth...”Read full review »
Bradley - London via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/22/14
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