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Drunken Philosophy

Oct 31, 2018

Clanking chains! Creaking doors! Ghoooooost sounds! For this very special Halloween episode of Drunken Philosophy, Connor and Dan put on a brave face and explore the philosophy of horror. Specifically, they're talking about horror films and why audiences seem to enjoy them so much. American philosopher Noel Carroll...


Oct 24, 2018

After reading a recent paper from Professor of Philosophy at MIT Sally Haslanger, Dan decides to launch into a discussion about racism, ideology, and how progressive-minded people should go about enacting change in the world. Of course, because of recent news stories, the conversation turns from racism to sexism and...


Oct 17, 2018

With Dan's move coming up and a dwindling backlog of episodes staring them in the face, Connor suggests doing an entire episode about the philosophy of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek. What could be high-minded discussion quickly devolves into a couple of fanboys talking about their favorite episodes. But whether you've...


Oct 10, 2018

Our old pal Karl Marx stops by the studio to tell Connor and Dan about the not-so-sexy problem of commodity fetishism. What makes a bottle of Coke so special? Why do people go gaga over new Apple products? Why don't we ever think about the poor bastards in the factories making this stuff? All these questions will...


Oct 3, 2018

Strap in ladies and gentlemen because it's time for the most epic roast battle in philosophical history. In one corner, the neo-Darwinist himself, Richard Dawkins. In the other corner, weighing in at 99 years of age, it's Newcastle University's Mary Midgley. Who will survive with their dignity intact? Certainly...