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The Philosophy Society Podcast is the place where well supported opinions, beliefs and arguments are shared. Present your views and hear the views of other students and staff at the University of Western Australia as well as the broader philosophical community. Topics discussed may include but are not limited to epistemology, ethics, metaphysics, religion, politics, psychology, and sociology and their relation to philosophy. If you want to explore the big questions of life, reality, and the ...
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In this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast, Alexis interviews philosophy professor Dr. Kaz Bland on the topic of gender. The conversation covers a broad range of foundational questions of the discipline of gender studies including the nature of gender, the nature of biological sex, how these two concepts are related, and what it means to be …
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22. Seeing green: Is ESG the real deal? - with Kate Purnell & Fraser Palamara
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In this episode of The Philosophy Society Podcast, Kate chats with Paydirt journalist Fraser Palamara about the current ESG landscape. Environmental, social and governance practices are a driving force in the corporate sector, pushed by investor and consumer demand for sustainability. But ESG industries are rife with greenwashing and limited regula…
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21. Hedonism is Not Dead - with Alexis Allegret
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Is pleasure all that is good in life? In this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast, Alexis explores hedonism as a theory of well-being. He outlines the ancient theory and responds to objections to it to assert that hedonism is not dead and ought to be taken seriously as an axiology. Further, the adoption of hedonism in bioethics is explored, s…
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Approachable and Antifragile
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Praised as “the hottest thinker in the world right now“ and a “superhero of the mind“, Lebanese-American intellect Nassim Nicholas Taleb is well worth reading. He studied maths, applied his skills to the share market and now, financially stable, is free to feed his hungry mind. But in what sense can he be thought of as a philosopher? This is the ce…
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19. Simone De Beauvoir: Feminist, Existentialist, Phenomenologist.
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Simone De Beauvoir is an important, and often downplayed, member of the philosophical tradition. She made several key contributions to feminism, existentialism and phenomenology. Engaged in an ongoing romantic relationship with another famous philosopher, Jean-Paul Sartre, she always thought of her work as an appendix to his. Her view could not be …
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18. Religion's Place Within Modern Social Discourse
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Is there a taboo surrounding the discussion of religion as a topic within modern social discourse, and if so, why is that the case? Daniel discusses this topic with his guest Eroll, a Catholic seminarian.
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17. Q&A - with Hannah Skinner and Tim Bodlovich
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In this episode of The Philosophy Society Podcast Hannah and Tim answer the questions asked by our listeners. This led to diverse conversation including but not limited to: the difference between animals and humans, antinatalism, the purpose of philosophy, the meaning of life and the most enjoyable undergraduate philosophy units. Tune in and enjoy!…
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16. Community of Inquiries - with Linc Murray
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Should philosophy play a big role in the education system? In this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast, Kate Purnell and Linc Murray discuss the Community of Inquiry method, how it is used to sharpen students' critical thinking skills and why boosting access to philosophy is so important.
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Philosophy and Language: Saul Kripke’s Theory of Names
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What is going on when we use language? What is the connection between the name of something and the thing? What can we learn about the world and about our minds from language?
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14. Free Will and Fairness - with Hannah Skinner
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Are all our actions predetermined? What does ethical distribution in society look like? What does science fiction have to say on the topic? Or eastern religion? In this episode of the podcast, Daniel and Hannah discuss a range of topics regarding fairness and free will. Listen in to find out more.
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12. Philosophy and Film - with Boa Antahputro
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The conversation in this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast focusses on the relationship between film and society. Boa and Tim discuss the limits of scientific materialism, why it is that we come to hold the beliefs that we do, the way film and television shows have changed over time and some of the lessons that they have learnt from the fil…
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11. Our Relationships With the World - with Timothy Bodlovich
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In this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast Tim calls on the work of Martin Heidegger to challenge the subject/object division and comment on environmental and sexual ethics. He argues that in many respects we’ve forgotten how to have relationships with each other, with literary works, with the environment and the world at large. Tune in if y…
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10. The Ethics of Voluntourism — with Josef Czeschka + Jamie Dehouck
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In this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast Tim talks with Josef Czeschka and Jamie Dehouck about the ethics of voluntourism. What is it? Does it lead to more harm than good? What can we do for those in need? Tune in to find out. If you want to find the referenced articles please contact Joe at josefc6f@gmail.com.…
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9. Stories, Photos, Wine and Cheese - with Soren Pidgeon
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Pour a glass of wine and get the cheese ready because episode nine of the Philosophy Society Podcast has that sort of vibe. Soren Pidgeon - an aspiring photographer - is also a gifted story-teller. He talks to Tim about the stories behind some of his photos, the skills needed as a photographer and they also discuss life more generally.…
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8. Philosophy of Psychedelics - with Dr Chris Letheby
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In episode eight of the Philosophy Society Podcast Tim talks with Doctor Chris Letheby. Chris is a professor at UWA whose research specialises in the philosophy of psychedelics. They discuss the limit of analytical frameworks in understanding psychedelics, how to interpret psychedelic experiences, whether psychedelic or sober consciousness should h…
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7. Philosophy and Psychology — with James Clarke
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On this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast Tim talks with clinical psychologist and PHD candidate James Clarke. They cover a plethora of issues that clearly outline the important intersection between psychology and philosophy. These include but are not limited to: the concept of the self and no-self, the role of philosophy in psychological p…
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6. Platonic Justice and Music - with Timothy Bodlovich
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In this episode Tim reviews the Platonic conception of justice and action in the city and in the soul. He then draws an analogy to a musical concert. At a concert many instruments are synthesised, harmonised across a period of time and then drawn together with the crowd and lighting. Perhaps this could be analogous to our lives? We often find ourse…
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5. Living With Conviction - with Daniel Defendi
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In this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast Tim talks to Daniel Defendi about some of the most pressing issues we face today. These include: freedom of speech, the impact of social media, when and how we should listen to authority figures and the need to balance technological development with wisdom. Dan also has an inspiring message: live wi…
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4. Mental Health in the Modern World — with Angel Cielo Lua
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What is the role of hedonistic philosophy, multiculturalism, neuroplasticity and goal-setting in ensuring mental and social health? On this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast Angel and Tim begin exploring these crucial questions. We live in a world defined by changing norms and understanding the clash of cultures is crucial so people can nav…
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3. How Do Science and Mathematics Work? — with Nick Hodgskin
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On this episode of the Philosophy Society Podcast we hear from aspiring mathematician Nick Hodgskin. Tim and Nick discuss artificial intelligence, how we learn mathematics, whether negative and unreal numbers exist and how science works in tandem with maths to solve issues in the world. Many people don’t understand how mathematics can be a tool for…
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2. The Issues That Matter — with Tamara Alderdice (Greens Candidate)
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In this episode of the podcast, Tim speaks with Tamara Alderdice, the Greens candidate for the seat of Nedlands. They discuss climate change, housing and homelessness, campaign financing, representation and diversity, the media and practical vs ideological policy making. Tamara is a mother of two who is working 40 hours a week on the campaign, 20 h…
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1. Is God the Ultimate Pattern? — with Matthew Nota
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In this episode Tim talks to psychology undergraduate Matthew Nota. They discuss different ways of reading the bible, symbolism, patterns, God, meaning and truth. Is the scientific worldview reductive? Does it miss the meaning of texts? How should we read the bible? What can we learn from it? To find out tune into the first episode of the Philosoph…
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Welcome to The Philosophy Society Podcast! In this short introductory episode Tim discusses the purpose of the podcast and what you need to do to appear as a guest. Want to guest on the show? Please fill out the expression of interest form here: www.uphilsoc.org/submit/podcast
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