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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 Universi... Read more

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“Who is Responsible for War Crimes?”

“Who is Responsible for War Crimes?”

In an encore presentation from 2018, host Jack Russell Weinstein visits with Matthew Talbert and Jessica Wolfendale, co-... Read more

9 Jul 2023

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“The Case for Nonhuman Rights"

“The Case for Nonhuman Rights"

Jack visits with Jeff Sebo, the author of “Saving Animals, Saving Ourselves: Why Animals Matter for Pandemics, Climate C... Read more

11 Jun 2023

1hr 10mins

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Bonus Episode: "Philosophy in the Classroom"

Bonus Episode: "Philosophy in the Classroom"

On this bonus episode, Jack Russell Weinstein and Ashley Thornberg explore philosophy in the classroom, his students, an... Read more

13 Mar 2023

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What is it like to be a philosophy student?

What is it like to be a philosophy student?

In a special episode, Jack visits with four of his students — Samuel Amendolar, Terese Azure, Madilyn Lee, and Sara Rasc... Read more

12 Mar 2023

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Privacy is Power

Privacy is Power

“Data, Technology, and the Power of Privacy.” Philosophers Jack Russell Weinstein and Carissa Véliz discuss how internet... Read more

12 Feb 2023

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"A Philosophical Look at Immigration and Migration"

"A Philosophical Look at Immigration and Migration"

In an encore presentation from January 2020, host Jack Russell Weinstein visits with Adam Hosein, philosophy professor a... Read more

8 Jan 2023

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“The Argument for Unions”

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Jack Russell Weinstein visits with philosophy professor Mark Reiff of the University of California at Davis. Mark R. Rei... Read more

11 Dec 2022

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“What Makes a Movie Good?”

“What Makes a Movie Good?”

Host Jack Russell Weinstein explores the question “What Makes a Movie Good?” with Jinhee Choi, Reader in Film Studies at... Read more

13 Nov 2022

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