Tag Archives: Philosophy

Big (Con)Science

Posted on November 14, 1993 by Steve Weiss

Tom Regan talks about moral philosophy and mass culture. Robert Smith discusses the history, the importance, and the perils and rewards of big science in American society. 685 – Big (Con)Science

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Finding a Place

Posted on February 7, 1993 by Steve Weiss

Anthony Appiah discusses his most recent book, In My Father’s House: Africa in the Philosophy of Culture. Charlayne Hunter-Gault discusses her new book, In My Place. 645 – Finding a Place

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Chinese Women & Wisdom

Posted on June 7, 1992 by Steve Weiss

Zhu Hong discusses contemporary literature by and about Chinese women. Victor Mair talks about his translation of the Tao Te Ching, the classic book of Chinese philosophy and religion. 610 – Chinese Women & Wisdom

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Public Philosophy

Posted on March 29, 1992 by Steve Weiss

Thomas Flynn discusses the life and work of the modern French historian and philosopher Michel Foucault. Richard Rorty discusses philosophy and the politics of the American left. 600 – Public Philosophy

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Sino-Soviet Studies

Posted on January 21, 1990 by Steve Weiss

Nikita Pokrovsky discusses American philosophy and literature. Yang Zhouhan discusses the baroque in English literature. Both scholars reflect on intellectual crosscurrents between their countries and the United States. 486 – Sino-Soviet Studies

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Old Money and New

Posted on October 15, 1989 by Steve Weiss

Roy Weintraub and Neil de Marchi discuss theory in the history and philosophy of economics. Willem Jongman discusses the political economy of the Roman Empire.

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Judging History

Posted on September 24, 1989 by Steve Weiss

Sir Geoffrey Elton discusses theory and the uses of history. Quentin Skinner discusses the foundations of modern political philosophy. 469 – Judging History

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Physics and Philosophy

Posted on July 16, 1989 by Steve Weiss

David Albert and Barry Loewer discuss the philosophical implications of quantum mechanics. During his fellowship year at the Center, Professor Loewer worked on An Investigation of Naturalistic Theories of Intentional Content and Causation. 459 – Physics and Philosophy

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Farmer Philosopher; Ancient Childhoods

Posted on October 9, 1988 by Steve Weiss

Mark Golden discusses childhood in ancient Greece and ways in which children were prepared for adult life in that society through socialization and acculturation. He is the author of Children and Childhood in Classical Athens. In the second segment [13:15], Marjorie Grene, the author … Continue reading →

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Science and Ethics, Ancient to Modern

Posted on September 4, 1988 by Steve Weiss

The Rev. Edward Malloy, Phillip Mitsis, and Jennifer Whiting address questions such as these. In what ways do ancient Greek philosophers such as Socrates provide models for the study of ethics? How has the philosophy of ethics evolved into the modern world? … Continue reading →

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