Philosophy Bites

Most philosophers who consider the movies focus on the nature of the cinematic medium. Stephen Mulhall argues for a differ... more

How can non-believers make sense of the world? How can there be morality without God? In this episode of Philosophy Bites... more

The eighteenth century thinker and politician Edmund Burke was one of the founders of modern conservativism. In his Refle... more

What causes human agression? For Plato's Socrates it comes from innate tendencies nurtured in the wrong way. And that's wh... more

Ludwig Wittgenstein was one of the great figures of Twentieth Century Philosophy. Part of his originality lay in his view ... more

What is friendship? Is it a suitable subject for Philosophy? Mark Vernon, author of The Philosophy of Friendship , explor... more

Can differences in income be morally justified? Should we expect rich people to give their money to the poor? G.A. Cohen, ... more

Can I trust my senses? Can I tell that I'm not now dreaming? Some philosophical sceptics have maintained that we can't kno... more

Philosophers often use elaborate thought experiments in their writing. Are these anything more than rhetorical flourishes?... more

What are the passions and what role do they play in human life? These fundamental questions fascinated Baruch de Spinoza w... more