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Episodes
- Philosophy of Time
(27mb)
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:57:22 +0000
If Bob Dylan?s right, ?the times they are changing?. But what is time anyway? We usually carve up time in terms of the past, the present and the future. But are all of these temporal divisions on an equal ontological footing? Or is there something ontologically special about the present moment, the now? If so, [...] - Aesthetics (31mb)
Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:55:02 +0000
Philosophers have always been interested in art and aesthetic value. But what is art anyway? How should we define the notion of art? And what is it that distinguishes art from non-art? How about aesthetic value? Is aesthetic value something that resides in the object itself? Or does it have more to do with a [...] - The Problem of Evil (37mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:07:38 +0000
If God really does exist as an all-knowing, all-powerful, wholly-benevolent being, then how can the theist explain the existence of pain and suffering in the world? Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Is he able, but not willing? If he is both able and willing, whence then evil. And if he is [...] - Arguments for the Existence of God (27mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:04:09 +0000
Does God exist? What are the arguments that have been offered for the existence of God? Are they like other kinds of philosophical arguments? Are they a priori arguments? a posteriori arguments? Transcendental arguments? Inferences to the best explanation? Are some arguments for the existence of god better than others? If so, what are they [...] - Possible Worlds Semantics (17mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:02:41 +0000
What is a possible world? Where do possible worlds come from? And what are they used for? How many possible worlds are there? Are they real worlds? Concrete worlds? Or are they just descriptions or stories about the way things might have been? Are there any impossible worlds? If so, what are they? And why? [...] - Meta Ethics 101 (13mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:01:07 +0000
What is Meta-Ethics? What separates Meta-Ethics from other branches of moral philosophy? How should we understand the nature of moral properties, ethical statements, moral judgments and moral reasons? What is moral goodness? Are there any moral facts? If so, what are they and where are they located? Are there objective, absolute moral values or is [...] - Skepticism 101 (14mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:58:03 +0000
What is skepticism? Are there different varieties of skepticism? Is skepticism primarily an epistemological issue? What?s the aim of a skeptical argument? Should skeptical arguments be taken seriously? If so, why? What?s philosophically significant about skepticism? Can a certain amount of skepticism be healthy? What?s the best strategy for responding to skeptical arguments? Is there [...] - Paradoxes and Puzzles 2 (15mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:53:53 +0000
What is a paradox anyway? And why are philosophers so interested in paradoxes? Is a paradox just a fancy kind of riddle? Or is it some kind of demonstration that a contradiction (or absurd consequence) follows from apparently reasonable assumptions? Do paradoxes actually point out some inexplicable fact about the nature of the world? Or [...] - Paradoxes and Puzzles 1 (15mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:52:31 +0000
What is a paradox anyway? And why are philosophers so interested in paradoxes? Is a paradox just a fancy kind of riddle? Or is it some kind of demonstration that a contradiction (or absurd consequence) follows from apparently reasonable assumptions? Do paradoxes actually point out some inexplicable fact about the nature of the world? Or [...] - Philosophy of Mind 101 (14mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:46:21 +0000
What sort of thing is the mind? And what?s the relationship between the mind and the body, between mental things and physical things? Is the mind composed of some sort of non-physical substance? Or is the mind just a particular sort of physical substance, perhaps organized in a distinctive way? Is there some other way [...] - The 28th Episode Spectacular (14mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:44:34 +0000
So what?s the GRS all about, really? Over the years, many have inquired and tonight the crew hopes to set the record straight (that is, at least, insofar as the record can be straight!). Where did the GRS come from? What are the particular objectives (or goals) of the GRS? Is there any aim to [...] - Philosophy of Language 101 (15mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:41:57 +0000
What is the philosophy of language? How does the philosophy of language differ from linguistics, or from other branches of philosophy? Why do philosophers study language? What is the purpose of language? How does language relate to the mind, both of the speaker and the interpreter? How does language relate to the world? What is [...] - Philosophy and Film (13mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:27:12 +0000
What?s the distinction (if any) between the philosophy of film, philosophy in film, philosophy and film or philosophy through film? Do these different titles refer to different disciplines with different objectives? Or is there some unifying relation between these notions? What?s the primary interest in pursuing the notion of philosophy & film? Is the interest [...] - Intelligent Design Theory (15mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:24:30 +0000
What is Intelligent Design Theory? Is Intelligent Design Theory a scientific theory? Why or why not? If so, is it a good theory? What is the philosophical significance of the debate about intelligent design? How is Intelligent Design Theory different from other theories or theses involving design? What claims are Intelligent Design Theorists committed to? [...] - Philosophy of Science 101 (13mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:22:44 +0000
What is the philosophy of science? What is it that philosophers of science do? What sort of issues is the philosophy of science interested in investigating? What is the relationship between science and the philosophy of science? How do philosophers add to the work of scientists? Do scientists need philosophers of science? Can the structure [...] - Logic 101 (14mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:20:46 +0000
What is logic? What does it mean to think logically? Can anyone be logical? What sorts of issues are logicians interested in reconciling? Is being logical better than being illogical? Is it always better? If so, why? Why should people think logically? What benefits are there to thinking in a logically consist manner? Are there [...] - The Socratic Couch (14mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:19:05 +0000
Why does it seem like everyone?s in some sort of therapy these days? You?ve got the psychiatrists, the psychologists, social workers and counselors galore! Marriage counselors, Divorce counselors, Economic counselors, and Spiritual counselors. No one?s questioning the fact that people enjoy having specialists helping them out with their problems. I guess the real question is, [...] - Eastern Philosophy (15mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:17:21 +0000
What is ?Eastern? philosophy? What sort of distinction(s) is intended by the use of Eastern in this context? Is the distinction primarily intended to differentiate between Eastern and Western philosophy? If so, is this a legitimate distinction to make? And on what grounds is such a distinction predicated? Is such a distinction more misleading than [...] - Analytic vs. Continental Philosophy (15mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:07:32 +0000
What is the distinction between ?Analytic? and ?Continental? philosophy anyway? Is there a legitimate distinction to be made at all? If so, what?s the best way to distinguish between the two schools: Along geographical lines? By the leading figures of each tradition? Methodological commitments? Topical interests? What are the historical roots (and development) of each [...] - Political Philosophy 101 (6mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:02:51 +0000
What is political philosophy? What does the discipline of political philosophy encompass? What?s the relation between political philosophy and politics? Is there any relevance in theorizing about ideal states? Do we need a state at all? What?s the best way to evaluate different forms of government? How should the relation between an individual?s rights and [...] - What Should Philosophers Talk About? (14mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:00:49 +0000
Tune in and help the GRS crew decide what topics they should discuss during their upcoming broadcasts. This special show is designed to be an interactive enterprise, so be sure to either call-in or e-mail the gang with your thoughts. This is your chance to make radio history! A Special GRS Episode - The Legalization of Drugs (15mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:55:55 +0000
Should drugs be legalized? If so, how? Complete legalization? Controlled legalization? Decriminalization? What is a drug anyway? And ?what is it? about a particular drug that makes it either legal or illegal? State legislation? Some inherent property? Consequences related to the drug? Are we asking the right questions? What?s the debate really about? Personal freedom? [...] - Animal Rights (15mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:53:35 +0000
Do animals have rights? If so, what sort of rights are they? What are they (the animals) entitled to? Whose duty is it to respect their rights? What sort of entities are the proper bearers of rights, anyway? What?s an animal? Are all animals equal? Are the rights that animals possess similar to the rights [...] - Environmental Ethics (14mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:51:52 +0000
Do We Have An Ethical Duty To Protect The Environment? What is the environment? What is the value and moral status of the environment? Is the value of the environment merely instrumental? Or does the environment posses some intrinsic value? Does the environment exist, primarily, for the benefit of man? What kinds of ethical obligation [...] - Sex (14mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:46:46 +0000
What is sex? What constitutes a sex act? What is the purpose of sex? Reproduction? Pleasure? Both? No purpose? What does nature tell us, if anything, about sex? Are there any moral obligations related to sexual intimacy? GRS Real Philosophy Series (Episode 5) Life in the real world often forces people to engage themselves in various philosophical [...] - Personal Identity (14mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:44:37 +0000
Who are we? What sort of things, metaphysically speaking, are you and I and other human beings? What does it mean to be a person? What is it about us that is able to persist through time? What matters most about personal identity? GRS Real Philosophy Series (Episode 4) Life in the real world often forces people [...] - Racism (14mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:43:16 +0000
What is Racism? Is race a biological fact or a social construct? What constitutes racist behavior? Can anyone be a racist? Is racism still a problem? GRS Real Philosophy Series (Episode 3) Life in the real world often forces people to engage themselves in various philosophical enterprises, most of which involve the sorting out of various ?tough [...] - Free Will (14mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:39:55 +0000
What is free will? Do human beings have free will? Is free will compatible or incompatible with the concept of determinism? What is determinism? Are human beings morally responsible for their actions? GRS Real Philosophy Series (Episode 2) Life in the real world often forces people to engage themselves in various philosophical enterprises, most of which involve [...] - Euthanasia (13mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:34:07 +0000
Is there a moral difference between killing and letting die? Do individuals have a right to die? What constitutes death? What role should the state play, if any, in answering these sorts of questions? GRS Real Philosophy Series (Episode 1) Life in the real world often forces people to engage themselves in various philosophical enterprises, most of [...] - Aesthetics 101 (13mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:30:53 +0000
What is art? How should art be judged? Does aesthetic value lie in the eye of the beholder? Or is aesthetic value objective in some way? What is bad art? Philosophy 101 Series (Episode 7) The Philosophy 101 Series is designed to give the beginning philosopher (or non-philosopher) a brief introduction to the basic questions, concerns and [...] - Philosophy of Religion 101 (13mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:18:34 +0000
Does God exist? What are the arguments that have been offered for the existence of God? Are reason and faith incompatible? What about the problem of evil? Are miracles real? Philosophy 101 Series (Episode 6) The Philosophy 101 Series is designed to give the beginning philosopher (or non-philosopher) a brief introduction to the basic questions, concerns and [...] - Ethics 101 (14mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:12:39 +0000
What is ethics? What sorts of issues do ethicists consider? What?s the distinction, if any, between ?ethics? and ?morality?? How should we determine right and wrong? What are the various ethical theories that have been developed by philosophers? Are values intrinsic or extrinsic? Should morality be legislated? Do we have a duty to help others? Philosophy [...] - Knowledge 101 (15mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:10:04 +0000
What is knowledge? How do we know what we know? What conditions need to be met in order to say that someone knows something? Is there anything that we cannot know? Why is the study of ?epistemology? so important. Philosophy 101 Series (Episode 4) The Philosophy 101 Series is designed to give the beginning philosopher (or non-philosopher) [...] - Reality 101 (15mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:04:45 +0000
What is reality? What really exists? Is anything real at all? Why is there something rather than nothing? Is there a reality independent of our minds? Why is the study of ?metaphysics? important? Philosophy 101 Series (Episode 3) The Philosophy 101 Series is designed to give the beginning philosopher (or non-philosopher) a brief introduction to the basic [...] - Philosophy Today (15mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:54:00 +0000
What is the status of philosophy today? Are people interested in philosophy? Should people be interested in philosophy? If so, how should people be introduced to various philosophical issues? Philosophy 101 Series (Episode 2) The Philosophy 101 Series is designed to give the beginning philosopher (or non-philosopher) a brief introduction to the basic questions, concerns and methodologies [...] - What is Philosophy? (15mb)
Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:49:20 +0000
What is philosophy? What does it mean to do philosophy? What are the major branches of philosophical inquiry? Is philosophy important? What counts as ?philosophy’ anyway? Is everyone a philosopher? This is the show that started it all folks! Philosophy 101 Series (Episode 1) The Philosophy 101 Series is designed to give the beginning philosopher (or non-philosopher) [...]
