45 episodes

David Edmonds interviews leading philosophers about moral issues that affect us 24/7.

Philosophy 247 David Edmonds

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.4 • 94 Ratings

David Edmonds interviews leading philosophers about moral issues that affect us 24/7.

    The Pivotal Generation

    The Pivotal Generation

    Why is this the Pivotal Generation?

    Microaggression

    Microaggression

    What is a microaggression?

    Sport and Sex

    Sport and Sex

    Should men and women compete separately in sport.

    The future of privacy

    The future of privacy

    Our phones, our fitbits, our social media use, our internet searches, are all providing information about us

    Can saving an important building ever be worth a life?

    Can saving an important building ever be worth a life?

    How far should we go to protect a building?

    How should humans relate to animals?

    How should humans relate to animals?

    Can we betray an animal's trust in us?

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
94 Ratings

94 Ratings

thoughtsinajar ,

Very Important Tangible Application

Philosophy for its own sake only accomplishes so much. Applied philosophy like this takes “the brain out of the vat.” Well done!

Sweet_Case ,

GREAT!

Just discovered a couple weeks ago, and now that I've heard all of them I can't wait for more

MVDSiriusXM ,

producer

Love the way this podcast renders philosophical and ethical issues accessible to a modern audience!

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