PHILOSOPHERS' CORNER

The eminent British philosopher Derek Parfit passed away earlier this week. Although he had never joined us on the program, his 2011 book On What Matters was the subject of the first segment on our very first year-in-review special, when John and Ken talked about it with USC philosopher Mark Schroeder. As we prepare for the live broadcast of The Examined Year 2016 this coming Sunday, check out that (mostly) uncut conversation from The Examined Year: 2011.

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05 January 2017

Introducing: Francis on Film

Philosophy Talk is delighted to announce a new column on our blog called "Francis on Film" with Leslie Francis! She will be blogging and tweeting for us from the Sundance Film Festival, so look out for her on Philosophers' Corner, as well as on Twitter using the hashtag #FrancisOnFilm.

04 January 2017

R.I.P. Derek Parfit

The eminent British philosopher Derek Parfit passed away earlier this week. Although he had never joined us on the program, his 2011 book On What Matters was the subject of the first segment on our very first year-in-review special, when John and Ken talked about it with USC philosopher... more

28 November 2016

This holiday season, give the gift of thought

Your most thoughtful holiday gift is here: all THIRTEEN years of Philosophy Talk in a single download. The Complete Philosophy Talk – the entire catalog of Philosophy Talk programs 2004-2016, more than 400 episodes – is now available for the price of $349.95.
27 November 2016

Donate to Philosophy Talk

It's the holidays and time to consider helping keep your home for thinkers up and running. Donating to Philosophy Talk helps keep us making great shows, with interesting topics and fascinating guests. And it's even tax deductible.

Simply click over to the donation site,... more

07 November 2016

Philosophy Talk is changing

Philosophy Talk is in the midst of change. And the big change that you will see is this newly revamped website..

It's a new look, with new information and new ways for you to get involved with Philosophy Talk and its ongoing mission to question everything, except, of course, your... more

20 July 2016

Stanford Daily: Philosophy Talk faces fundraising woes

Caitlin Ju
Philosophy Talk, a one-hour weekly radio show hosted by Stanford philosophy professors John Perry and Kenneth Taylor, ended its first crowd fundraiser July 8 far short of its goal in a bid to close budget gaps, two years after Stanford began decreasing the program’s funding.... more