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A podcast about Philosophy, Ideas, and Understanding


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  • 30. 30 - The Veil of Ignorance

     01:22:05
    In which Andrew talks with Chris Freiman (of William and Mary) and Michael Fitzpatrick (of Stanford, De Anza College, and Menlo College) about one of the most famous political philosophers of the 20th Century: John Rawls. We also discuss a number of critiques one might bring against Rawls' system of thinking about justice.Episode Link to Share:https://shows.acast.com/reductio/30-the-veil-of-ignoranceChris Freiman's Book:Link to Taylor and Francis sitePodcasts mentioned:Hi-Phi NationThe Philosopher and the NewsElucidationsOverthinkOur Patreon if you want to help us keep paying our hosting billsPatreon Link

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  • 29. 29 - City Living

     01:12:16
    Photo Credit Andrew LavinQuill Kukla's book City Living: How Urban Spaces and Urban Dwellers Make One AnotherReductio on Patreon Throw us a buck!Link for Sharing

  • 28. 28 - Climate Protests

     01:07:12
    Here is The Philosopher and the News. Check them out! They have some really insightful discussions on timely topics.Here is our Patreon if you want to drop us a buck a month to help keep the lights on.William Scheuerman's Paper: Political Disobedience in the Climate EmergencyA link to this episode for sharing: https://shows.acast.com/reductio/28-climate-protests

  • Spring 2023 Update

     04:52
    A little update on my life and the branching possible futures for Reductio. Thank you for your continued support and listening!

  • 16. M16 - Are All Lives Equal?

     01:14:08
    A conversation with Carneades of Carneades.org about the new book he has released: Are All Lives Equal? Why Cost Benefit Analysis Values Rich Lives More and How Philosophy Can Fix It.Enjoy the conversation!Episode Link for Sharing:https://shows.acast.com/reductio/m16-are-all-lives-equal

  • 15. M15 - Ubuntu and the Good Life

     45:39
    Thaddeus Metz schools us on Ubuntu Ethics and the Good Life. A more interview-driven monad rather than something highly narrated.Thaddeus Metz

  • 15. M14 - Why It's Okay to Love Bad Movies

     52:49
    a talk by Matt Strohl with comments by Nick Riggle. Thanks to the Humanities Center at the University of Montana!Matt's Book:Why It's Okay to Love Bad Movies