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Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life Join us each month as we engage in philosophical discussions about the most common-place topics with host Jack Russell Weinstein, professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at the University of North Dakota. He is the director of The Institute for Philosophy in Public Life.
Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life

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Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life

Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life

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Join us each month as we engage in philosophical discussions about the most common-place topics with host Jack Russell Weinstein, professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at the University of North Dakota. He is the director of The Institute for Philosophy in Public Life.

Most Recent Episodes

Our November Podcast Mistake

We initially sent out the wrong audio! If you downloaded the mistake, please delete that, refresh your feed, and try again. That should give you the correct conversation as Jack visits with David Livingston Smith in an episode titled: "Why do we dehumanize people?" You can also find that audio HERE.

"Why do we dehumanize people?"

Host Jack Russell Weinstein visits with David Livingston Smith, professor of philosophy at the University of New England, author of "On Inhumanity: Dehumanization and How to Resist It" from Oxford University Press.

The Ethics of Cryptocurrency

Catherine Flick is a Reader in Computing and Social Responsibility in the Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility at De Montfort University. She also currently has a visiting fellowship at Staffordshire University.

"How to Give Sex Advice" with Dan Savage

Host Jack Russell Weinstein is joined by author and podcast host Dan Savage to discuss "How to Give Sex Advice."

"The Myths of Whiteness"

Jack Russell Weinstein visits with David Mura, the author of "The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives."

"Who is Responsible for War Crimes?"

In an encore presentation from 2018, host Jack Russell Weinstein visits with Matthew Talbert and Jessica Wolfendale, co-authors of the book, War Crimes: Causes, Excuses, and Blame.

"The Case for Nonhuman Rights"

Jack visits with Jeff Sebo, the author of "Saving Animals, Saving Ourselves: Why Animals Matter for Pandemics, Climate Change, and Other Catastrophes."

"Consolation, Solace, and Leadership"

Host Jack Russell Weinstein visits with Michael Ignatieff, author of "On Consolation: Finding Solace in Dark Times." Known for his work as a historian, Ignatieff has held senior academic posts at the universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, and Toronto. Most recently, he was rector and President of Central European University.

"The Philosophy of Depression"

"The Philosophy of Depression," with Andrew Solomon, a writer on politics, culture and psychology. Solomon wrote "The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression," which won the 2001 National Book Award, was a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize, and was included in The Times list of one hundred best books of the decade.

Bonus Episode: "Philosophy in the Classroom"

On this bonus episode, Jack Russell Weinstein and Ashley Thornberg explore philosophy in the classroom, his students, and how to present philosophers he doesn't agree with.

Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life

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