Thoughts: Philosophy Untangled
By Glasgow University Philosophy Students
A Podcast Created by Glasgow University Philosophy Students. In every episode, we explore a different philosophical topic with the help of an expert. Whether you're new to philosophy or already love the subject, we look forward to embarking on this philosophical journey together!
Latest episode
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Ep. 53 Natural Kinds ft. Tuomas Tahko
Tune in this week as Alex and Adam talk with Tuomas Takho from Bristol University about how science categorizes things in nature. Join as they discuss the concept of "natural kinds" and why it's not always straightf… -
The Leverhulme Series #1. Stoicism ft. Christopher Gill
The Leverhulme Series is an exciting new project, where we'll interview philosophers and interdisciplinary thinkers, who are pushing the boundaries of original work through funding from the Leverhulme Trust. -
#51. Non-Ideal Epistemology
This week, Adam and Calum are joined by Professor Robert McKenna from the University of Liverpool. Tune in as they delve into the depths of non-ideal epistemology, explore unconventional knowledge structures, the impact of biases, and more! … -
#50. Anarchism ft. James Humphries
Join hosts Margot Leys Johnston and Tinka Bruneau as they chat with James Humphries, a political philosophy lecturer at the University of Glasgow. In this episode, they delve into the concept of anarchism: its meaning, the appeal of living i… -
#49. Laws of Nature ft. Eddy Chen
Join Alex and Kealan as they chat with Eddy Chen about his work in Physics and Philosophy. Follow along as they delve into the world of metaphysics, pushing the boundaries of what we know about time, philosophy, and the basic laws of nature … -
#48. Ontology and Oppression ft. Katherine Jenkins
Alex and Tinka are joined by Katharine Jenkins as they delve deep into the captivating world of gender, identity, and the various social constructs that shape our lives. The way society is org… -
#47 Grief ft. Michael Cholbi
Join hosts Jasmine Hunt and Matt Kalesnik as they engage in a deep and thought-provoking conversation with Professor Michael Cholbi, Chair in Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. In this episode, they explore the intricate realms of gr… -
#46. Truth and Evidence ft. Jack Lyons
In this episode, Jonah, Tinka, and Dr. Lyons uncover the relationship between truth, belief and perception. Follow them through thought experiments and counterexamples as they attempt to construct reliable frameworks by which we can come to … -
#45. Play ft. Michael Ridge
How do we define and understand the nature of play? In this episode, Calum and Laura speak to Michael Ridge, Professor of Moral Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. They discuss Ridge's functionalist theory of play, the differe… -
#44. Logic ft. Greg Restall
Calum and Adam sit down with Dr Greg Restall to get an introduction to the field of logic within Philosophy. They talk about what logic can be like at the start of your university philosophy career, and how the "baby logician&qu…