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Episode 150

Aaron Meskin

Professor and Head of Philosophy at the University of Georgia

What counts as art and why should we care?

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Episode 145

Mohan Matthen

Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Toronto

Can beauty be sensed or must it be understood?

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Episode 140

James young

Professor at the University of Victoria

Can we objectively determine what makes great art, or is beauty truly in the eye of the beholder?

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Episode 135

Jessica Thompson

Assistant Curator of Anthropology, Yale Peabody Museum

How does archaeology help us understand the emotional lives and social bonds of early humans?

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Episode 149

Jonathan Gilmore

Philosopher of art and an art critic

How does fiction reshape the way we see the world—and ourselves?

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Episode 144

Bence Nanay

Professor of Philosophy and BOF Research Professor at the University of Antwerp

What if beauty isn’t in the object but in the way we pay attention?

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Episode 139

James Shelley

American Society for Aesthetics vice president

Why does a world optimized for efficiency threaten to strip away our humanity?

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Episode 134

David Raichlen

Professor of Biological Sciences and Anthropology

Why do our bodies struggle with modern comfort?

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Episode 148

Sherri Irvin

Presidential Research Professor of Philosophy and Women's & Gender Studies at the University of Oklahoma

What happens when we reimagine beauty, not as a hierarchy, but as an invitation to deeper human connection?

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Episode 143

Rachael Wiseman

Reader in Philosophy at the University of Liverpool

What happens when philosophy meets imagination—and challenges science’s monopoly on truth?

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Episode 138

Derek Matravers

Philosopher from the Open University and Cambridge

How do we emotionally connect with fictional characters we know aren't real?

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Episode 133

Sachi Edwards

Lecturer at University of Hawaii at Manoa

How do you teach about religion without teaching religion itself?

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Episode 147

David Goldblatt

Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Denison University

Can philosophy help us live better—not just think better?

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Episode 142

Rick Eldridge

Charles and Harriett Cox McDowell Professor of Philosophy at Swarthmore College

Why did human beings first start creating art, and what does this tell us about who we are?

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Episode 137

Arnold Berleant

Professor of Philosophy (Emeritus) at Long Island University

What does it mean to truly experience art rather than simply observe it?

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Episode 132

SJ Beard

Senior Research Associate at University of Cambridge

What do we owe future generations?

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Episode 146

David Goldblatt

Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at Denison University

What makes something truly beautiful—and does it need to be art to matter?

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Episode 141

Julian Hanich

Associate Professor of Film Studies at the University of Groningen

Why do we feel genuine fear watching a horror movie when we know it's not real?

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Episode 136

Goutham Yegappan

HOST

What if the most important part of education is learning how to live with uncertainty?

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Episode 131

Adrian Currie

Associate Professor at the University of Exeter

What can extinct species teach us about the nature of knowledge?

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EP 15

Patricia Jennings

In a rapidly changing world, how do we equip students and educators with the tools to navigate emotions, build meaningful relationships, and foster resilience? Can social and emotional learning (SEL) be the missing piece in transforming education for the better?

Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Public Speaker

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EP 63

Lisa Guenther

Can schools and prisons share a common structure rooted in colonialism, discipline, and control? How can deconstructing these systems lead to community-driven accountability and justice? Reflecting on her experiences working with individuals on death row and leading philosophy discussion groups within prisons, she offers unique insights into how systems shape both classrooms and carceral spaces.

Queen’s National Scholar in Political Philosophy 

Joseph Devlin

EP 104

Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, Public Speaker

Joseph Devlin

Can learning physically change the brain? What role do emotions and personal experiences play in shaping how we think, feel, and learn? In this episode, we explore the intricate relationship between neuroscience and education, diving into the ways learning physically transforms the brain. 

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Season 6 Episode 19

Redefining 'Smart': A Deeper Dive Into Intelligence and Learning | Joseph Devlin | Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience & Public Speaker | Episode 105 |

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