Sinopsis
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.
Episodios
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![Robot dogs dream of consciousness]()
Robot dogs dream of consciousness
17/12/2017 Duración: 25minWhat makes the human mind so distinctive? Perhaps the answer is in your dreams.
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![Parental guidance recommended]()
Parental guidance recommended
10/12/2017 Duración: 25minThe nature of Family could be more than a Christmas puzzle.
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![Envy has its reasons]()
Envy has its reasons
03/12/2017 Duración: 25minWhen and why might it be ok to hate your colleague’s promotion?
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![A tale of two universes]()
A tale of two universes
26/11/2017 Duración: 25minPhilosophy and modern physics: a case of the irrelevant versus the impractical?
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![Autonomy, self, and substances]()
Autonomy, self, and substances
19/11/2017 Duración: 25minSubstance abuse lets you say ‘it wasn’t me’. Then who was it?
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![Getting stuck: The midlife mess]()
Getting stuck: The midlife mess
12/11/2017 Duración: 28minYour midlife crisis: it’s more than you think.
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![The Reformation: Whats not to like?]()
The Reformation: What's not to like?
05/11/2017 Duración: 25minIs it just a coincidence that the five-hundredth anniversary of the Reformation falls on the same year that Britain is trying to 'Brexit'?
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![Animals and the philosophy of friendship]()
Animals and the philosophy of friendship
29/10/2017 Duración: 25minSome of our best friends are animals. So where does that leave some humans we know?
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![Bots, bankers and big brother]()
Bots, bankers and big brother
22/10/2017 Duración: 25minWould you trust a killer robot more than a banker? This philosopher does, and has his reasons.
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![Facts and trust in a post-truth world]()
Facts and trust in a post-truth world
15/10/2017 Duración: 25minWe’re told it’s a post-truth world—so what’s left of the philosophy of knowledge?
