Philosophy Talk

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Liberty and Justice for Who?

October 11, 2026

Many democracies are founded on the ideals of 18th- and 19th-Century British Liberalism: the idea that human beings deserve the right to self-government because we are born free, equal, and capable of rationality. Yet Liberalism was used to justify colonialism, which deprived people around the world of the right to govern themselves. How could a political philosophy that claims to be pro-freedom be used to take freedom away from so many people? Was Liberalism misunderstood, or were its moral ...

Wise Woman: Judith Jarvis Thomson

October 04, 2026

Judith Jarvis Thomson is best known for arguing that abortion is morally permissible, even granting the fetus the status of person. Her colorful thought experiments illustrate that a right to life does not mean the right to use another person’s body to survive. So, what exactly is a right to life and what does it permit or prohibit? Does pregnancy come with certain moral obligations to the fetus? And how can thought experiments, like the Trolley Problem, shed light on these questions? Josh an...

Islamic Philosophy

September 27, 2026

Some of the many topics discussed in Islamic philosophy are the Qur’an, knowledge, dreams, justice, poetry, reality, prophethood, peace, and the State.  How has Islamic philosophy interacted historically with other philosophical traditions?  How has philosophy influenced the popular practice and interpretation of Islam?  When has Islamic philosophy melded with or clashed with Islam’s religious teachings? John and Ken are joined by Mashhad Al-Allaf from the University of Sharjanh, author of Th...

Veridical · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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What is the email for Philosophy Talk?

The publicly listed email for Philosophy Talk: devon@philosophytalk.org.

How many listeners does Philosophy Talk have?

Podseeker estimates Philosophy Talk reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Philosophy Talk?

Philosophy Talk typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: University professors, researchers, authors, psychologists, economists, and other established experts with deep subject-matter expertise and the ability to explain complex ideas to a general audience. Common among recent guests: University leadership or senior academic appointments; Published scholarly books or influential research; Directorship of a research laboratory or academic center. Recent guests include Jonathan Levin, Rebecca Rozelle-Stone, and Christopher Freeburg.

How hard is it to get booked on Philosophy Talk?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Philosophy Talk cover?

Recent episodes cover Philosophy, Ethics, Epistemology, Social Justice, and Political Philosophy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.