The Philosopher's Zone looks at the world of philosophy and at the world through philosophy. The program addresses the big philosophical questions and arguments. It also explores what philosophical analysis can contribute to our understanding of some of the fundamental and perplexing issues that face the world today.
She might not be in vogue these days, but for one Cambridge philosopher Enid Blyton is serious moral business.
Carlo Rovelli is a physicist in need of a philosopher, and we’ve found one who's happy to help.
This year’s Alan Saunders Memorial Lecturer—Nancy Sherman—has something to say about the military.
A philosopher receives a 12-year jail sentence for having sex with someone who can’t speak. Then things get interesting. Peter Singer and Marcia Baron on suffering as a guide to sentencing.
Carlo Rovelli on the desperate need for some conceptual engineering to dig quantum thinking out of a deep black hole.
The Utilitarians have given us a big idea to live by, transforming life in ways we take for granted today. One of their number challenges us to take it further.
Mottainai combines elements of Buddhism and Shinto to create a nuanced approach to the environment and wasteful practices.
Forget the meaning of life; an ethical definition of awesome is far more important.
The structure of the universe is written in stone—maybe. Dana Goswick talks metaphysics.
When I die will I be dead? Sam Baron with a final look at the ultimate mystery
