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Philosophy Bites
Dr Amara Okafor · 4 episodes here
David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website http://www.philosophybites.com
Episodes
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Idea · Episode
Miranda Fricker on Blame
We blame people, and sometimes we blame institutions. Miranda Fricker investigates the nature of blame and its functions, draws some important distinctions, and considers the metaphysical implications of this practice.
Dr Amara Okafor
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Idea · Episode
Nilanjan Das on Buddhist Philosophy and Caste
There is a long tradition of caste in South Asia. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Nilanjan Das discusses a pre-modern philosophical critic of the whole system, and particularly of its underlying metaphysical assumptions. This episode was supported by the Ideas Workshop, part of the Open Society Foundations
Dr Amara Okafor
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Idea · Episode
Lani Watson on the Power of Questions
What is a question? It seems obvious, but perhaps it isn't. Lani Watson has just published a book on the topic. She thinks that true questions can be identified by their function, not by their form. She explains what she means by this and why questions matter so much in philosophy and elsehwere.
Dr Amara Okafor
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Idea · Episode
Peter Singer on Ending Innocent Lives
The utilitarian philosopher Peter Singer has controversial views about when it is acceptable to end a human life. In conversation with David Edmonds he explains his approach, using examples from a range of areas, including infanticide. Some listeners may find some aspects of this discussion disturbing.
Dr Amara Okafor