Philosophy Crossroads
Discover the intersections between Philosophy and other disciplinaries.
Episodes
25 episodes since 2023
Authenticity in the Age of Algorithms: Navigating the Digital Crossroads
In this thought-provoking episode of Philosophy Crossroads, we explore the complex relationship between authenticity and algorithm-aided decision-making. As technology increasingly shapes our choices, we examine how to maintain true-to-self dec...
September 15, 2024
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37:17
Consciousness Everywhere: Exploring Panpsychism
Join us on this thought-provoking episode of Philosophy Crossroads as we dive into the intriguing world of panpsychism—a perspective suggesting that consciousness permeates all matter. We explore historical roots, pivotal thinkers like D...
August 18, 2024
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23:01
Liberty vs. Fairness: Nozick’s Wilt Chamberlain Argument vs. Rawls’ Theory of Justice
In this episode of Philosophy Crossroads, we delve into one of the most thought-provoking debates in political philosophy: Robert Nozick's Wilt Chamberlain argument and its challenge to John Rawls' theory of justice. Explore how Nozick's emphas...
July 28, 2024
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23:41
Locke's Social Contract: A Modern Lens on Consent and Governance
Join us as we unravel John Locke's revolutionary social contract theory and its surprising relevance in our modern world. From the foundations of democratic governance to the complexities of digital privacy, we'll explore how Locke's ideas cont...
July 20, 2024
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31:49
Leviathan Unleashed: Hobbes' Vision of the All-Powerful State
Join us as we unravel the complex and controversial political theory of Thomas Hobbes. In this episode, we explore Hobbes' pessimistic view of human nature, his concept of the "state of nature," and his argument for an all-powerful sovereign st...
July 13, 2024
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21:37
David Chalmers and the Hard Problem of Consciousness
In this episode of Philosophy Crossroads, we unravel the Hard Problem of Consciousness as articulated by philosopher David Chalmers. We explore the distinction between "easy problems" and the elusive "hard problem," illustrated through thought ...
June 23, 2024
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20:13
Prof. Eric Mathison on Life, Death, and Medical Dilemmas
In this episode of Philosophy Crossroads, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Prof. Eric Mathison, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto and an esteemed ethics consultant. Prof. Mathison delves i...
June 09, 2024
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34:50
The Way of Dao: Bridging Eastern and Western Philosophy with Dr. Frank Saunders
In this episode of Philosophy Crossroads, host Hanson Wen engages with Dr. Frank Saunders, an esteemed philosopher from Hong Kong Chu High College, specializing in Chinese comparative and cross-cultural philosophy. Dive deep into the profound c...
May 18, 2024
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46:48
To Everyone: What is the Meaning of What I'm Doing?
Begging for an ultimate purpose for everything is typically unanswered. Existentialists argue that there is, in fact, no inherent meaning in life. Purpose originates from solely from oneself, but it may be hard to navigate this depressing lands...
May 11, 2024
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4:58
Exploring Virtual Realities and Ethical Boundaries with Mr. Matt White
In this enlightening episode of Philosophy Crossroads, we are joined by Mr. Matt White, a dedicated philosophy lecturer and Ph.D. candidate from the University of Cape Town. Delve into a compelling discussion that spans the intriguing realms of...
May 11, 2024
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Metaethics: Navigating the Tides of Moral Skepticism Episode 4
In this episode, we dive into the deep waters of moral skepticism, questioning the existence and knowability of moral truths. From the argument from disagreement to Mackie's argument from queerness, we explore the compelling cases for skepticis...
May 04, 2024
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15:06
Metaethics: Cognitivism vs Non-Cognitivism Episode 3
In this episode of Philosophy Crossroads, we dive deep into the heart of ethical discussion and explore the distinction between cognitivism and non-cognitivism in meta ethics. We examine what exactly we're doing when we make moral statements—ar...
April 27, 2024
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16:09
Metaethics: Is Objective Morality Real? Episode 2
In this episode, we delve into the complex world of moral realism and anti-realism. We explore the philosophical arguments that advocate for the existence of objective moral facts, as well as those that challenge this notion. Throughout our jou...
April 14, 2024
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19:07
Metaethics: A Journey Beyond Morality Episode 1
In this series of Metaethics, we embark on a captivating journey into the heart of metaethics, exploring the profound questions that underpin our moral beliefs and ethical discourse. From the historical roots of moral philosophy to the pressing...
April 08, 2024
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15:01
East Meets West: Nietzsche and the Enlightened Path
In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersections and divergences between the philosophies of Friedrich Nietzsche and Indian/Buddhist thought. We delve into concepts such as Nietzsche's Will to Power, the Übermensch, and eternal recurre...
March 21, 2024
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16:40
The Republic: The 3 Waves of Plato
This is the last episode where we delve deep into the core content of Plato's "The Republic," exploring its writing background, the philosophical discussions it presents, and its challenging ideas. We discuss the three waves of gender equality:...
March 08, 2024
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30:34
The Republic: Exploring Justice, the Soul, and the Ideal City-State
In this episode of the Republic series, we continue to delve into the intricate philosophical views of Socrates as presented in Plato's "The Republic". We explore the complex analogy Socrates constructs between the soul and the city-state, and ...
March 02, 2024
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23:34
The Republic: The Challenge of Justice
In this episode of the Republic Series, we delve into the life and philosophy of Plato. We explore how his experiences, including the political upheaval in Athens, the death of his mentor Socrates, and his failed attempts to create a philosophe...
February 26, 2024
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24:58
Embracing the Absurd: Finding Meaning in a Meaningless World
In this thought-provoking episode of Philosophy Crossroads, we dive deep into the heart of absurdism, a philosophical perspective that explores the human struggle for meaning in an indifferent universe. Guided by the insights of Albert Camus, w...
February 16, 2024
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16:47
Unveiling Authenticity: A Journey Through Existentialist Thought
In this illuminating episode of Philosophy Crossroads, we embark on a profound journey into the heart of existentialism to explore the concept of authenticity. Delving into the minds of existentialist giants such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Sart...
February 10, 2024
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16:19
Confucianism, Legalism, and the Underpinnings of Modern Chinese Politics: A Conversation with Dr. Yan Xiaojun
In this thought-provoking episode of Philosophy Crossroads, we welcome Dr. Yan Xiaojun, an associate professor of politics and public administration at the University of Hong Kong. As a leading expert on authoritarian politics and political dev...
February 03, 2024
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30:44
Private Vices and Public Virtue
In this thought-provoking episode of Philosophy Crossroads, we delve into the intricate philosophical debate surrounding Bernard Mandeville's controversial theory that private vices can lead to public virtues. From the historical roots in 'The ...
January 26, 2024
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Moral Non-Naturalism: What it is and its implications
In this enlightening episode of Philosophy Crossroads, we embark on a deep dive into the fascinating world of moral nonnaturalism. Join us as we unravel the complexities of this compelling ethical theory, renowned for its advocacy of objective ...
January 20, 2024
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18:10
What is Fearsim and Fearmorphosis - Theories by Fearist philosopher Mr Desh Subba
Mr Desh Subba is a Nepal-born author and poet.His book Philosophy of Fearism published through the self-p...
November 05, 2023
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54:32
Green Finance and the Moral Standards of ESG markets
Explore the rapidly growing field of Green Finance and ESG investing with Hong Kong University Professor Dragon Tang, where he talks about the past, present and future of this field, and how moral and ethics can be applied to it.
October 01, 2023
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33:58