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Sundays at 11 am on KALW 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Worldwide at philosophytalk.org
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Sundays at 11 am on KALW 91.7 FM in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Worldwide at philosophytalk.org
#PhilSky #Philosophy
And while you're there, please follow the advice of these other wise women with an end-of-year gift to help us make up a $45,000 shortfall as we close this challenging year: philosophytalk.org/support
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December 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
And while you're there, please follow the advice of these other wise women with an end-of-year gift to help us make up a $45,000 shortfall as we close this challenging year: philosophytalk.org/support
#PhilSky #philosophy
#PhilSky #philosophy
Coming up: Josh and Ray explore the life & thought of the first Confucian feminist, Im Yunjidang, with Hwa Yeong Wang from Duke Kunshan University, editor of "Korean Women Philosophers and the Ideal of a Female Sage" – 11 am on KALW 91.7 FM in SF & www.kalw.org/show/philoso....
#PhilSky #WiseWomen
#PhilSky #WiseWomen
December 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Coming up: Josh and Ray explore the life & thought of the first Confucian feminist, Im Yunjidang, with Hwa Yeong Wang from Duke Kunshan University, editor of "Korean Women Philosophers and the Ideal of a Female Sage" – 11 am on KALW 91.7 FM in SF & www.kalw.org/show/philoso....
#PhilSky #WiseWomen
#PhilSky #WiseWomen
Next week we'll be recording an episode about Diogenes of Sinope with @ingerkuin.bsky.social from UVA, author of "Diogenes: The Rebellious Life and Revolutionary Philosophy of the Original Cynic."
Got a question about the so-called Dog Philosopher? Let us know and we may ask yours on the show!
Got a question about the so-called Dog Philosopher? Let us know and we may ask yours on the show!
December 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Next week we'll be recording an episode about Diogenes of Sinope with @ingerkuin.bsky.social from UVA, author of "Diogenes: The Rebellious Life and Revolutionary Philosophy of the Original Cynic."
Got a question about the so-called Dog Philosopher? Let us know and we may ask yours on the show!
Got a question about the so-called Dog Philosopher? Let us know and we may ask yours on the show!
Thoughts for #GivingTuesday — more at philosophytalk.org/shows/altruism
Donate here: www.philosophytalk.org/support
#PhilSky #altruism #giving
Donate here: www.philosophytalk.org/support
#PhilSky #altruism #giving
December 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Thoughts for #GivingTuesday — more at philosophytalk.org/shows/altruism
Donate here: www.philosophytalk.org/support
#PhilSky #altruism #giving
Donate here: www.philosophytalk.org/support
#PhilSky #altruism #giving
On this #GivingTuesday, we want to thank everyone who has stepped up to support the program during this tumultuous year.
As it draws to a close, however, we still have a $45,000 budget shortfall to make up if we are to continue producing programs at our current level. So we need your help. 1/
As it draws to a close, however, we still have a $45,000 budget shortfall to make up if we are to continue producing programs at our current level. So we need your help. 1/
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
On this #GivingTuesday, we want to thank everyone who has stepped up to support the program during this tumultuous year.
As it draws to a close, however, we still have a $45,000 budget shortfall to make up if we are to continue producing programs at our current level. So we need your help. 1/
As it draws to a close, however, we still have a $45,000 budget shortfall to make up if we are to continue producing programs at our current level. So we need your help. 1/
Coming up: Could other people know you better than you know yourself? Josh & Ray explore the life & thought of philosopher of mind Gilbert Ryle with Michael Kremer from the University of Chicago – Sunday 11 am on @kalwradio.bsky.social 91.7 FM in San Francisco & www.kalw.org/show/philoso... #PhilSky
November 28, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Coming up: Could other people know you better than you know yourself? Josh & Ray explore the life & thought of philosopher of mind Gilbert Ryle with Michael Kremer from the University of Chicago – Sunday 11 am on @kalwradio.bsky.social 91.7 FM in San Francisco & www.kalw.org/show/philoso... #PhilSky
Coming up: Can large language models show us how human babies learn to speak? Ray & @profjoshlandy.bsky.social babble along with Michael Frank, Professor of Human Biology at Stanford University – Sunday 11 am on @kalwradio.bsky.social 91.7 FM in San Francisco & www.kalw.org/show/philoso.... #PhilSky
November 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Coming up: Can large language models show us how human babies learn to speak? Ray & @profjoshlandy.bsky.social babble along with Michael Frank, Professor of Human Biology at Stanford University – Sunday 11 am on @kalwradio.bsky.social 91.7 FM in San Francisco & www.kalw.org/show/philoso.... #PhilSky
Happy World Philosophy Day, established by UNESCO in 2002 to underline "the enduring value of philosophy for human thought, for each culture and each individual."
We couldn't agree more, so we are offering—today only—a 12-month Premium Subscription for $44.99. That's half off the regular rate! 1/
We couldn't agree more, so we are offering—today only—a 12-month Premium Subscription for $44.99. That's half off the regular rate! 1/
November 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Happy World Philosophy Day, established by UNESCO in 2002 to underline "the enduring value of philosophy for human thought, for each culture and each individual."
We couldn't agree more, so we are offering—today only—a 12-month Premium Subscription for $44.99. That's half off the regular rate! 1/
We couldn't agree more, so we are offering—today only—a 12-month Premium Subscription for $44.99. That's half off the regular rate! 1/
Coming up: What would it mean to believe in the radical equality of all things—humans, trees, even rocks? Ray and @profjoshlandy.bsky.social explore the life & thought of Margaret Cavendish with Karen Detlefsen from @upenn.edu – Sunday at 11 am on KALW 91.7 FM in SF & www.kalw.org/show/philoso....
November 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Coming up: What would it mean to believe in the radical equality of all things—humans, trees, even rocks? Ray and @profjoshlandy.bsky.social explore the life & thought of Margaret Cavendish with Karen Detlefsen from @upenn.edu – Sunday at 11 am on KALW 91.7 FM in SF & www.kalw.org/show/philoso....
The "first English feminist," Mary Astell, was born on this date in 1666. If you missed our broadcast a few weeks ago, you can listen to this #WiseWomen episode free (like all episodes in the series) at philosophytalk.org/shows/mary-a....
#PhilSky @nehgov.bsky.social @altnehgov.altgov.info
#PhilSky @nehgov.bsky.social @altnehgov.altgov.info
November 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The "first English feminist," Mary Astell, was born on this date in 1666. If you missed our broadcast a few weeks ago, you can listen to this #WiseWomen episode free (like all episodes in the series) at philosophytalk.org/shows/mary-a....
#PhilSky @nehgov.bsky.social @altnehgov.altgov.info
#PhilSky @nehgov.bsky.social @altnehgov.altgov.info
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#PhilSky #VeteransDay #RemembranceDay
#PhilSky #VeteransDay #RemembranceDay
November 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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#PhilSky #VeteransDay #RemembranceDay
#PhilSky #VeteransDay #RemembranceDay
Russian novelist Fyodor #Dostoevsky was born on this date in 1821. Although this deeply philosophical writer has never been the subject of his own episode, the titles of his novels are the basis of this bit in Woody Allen's "Love & Death" that opened our 2010 episode "Philosophy in #Fiction."
November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Russian novelist Fyodor #Dostoevsky was born on this date in 1821. Although this deeply philosophical writer has never been the subject of his own episode, the titles of his novels are the basis of this bit in Woody Allen's "Love & Death" that opened our 2010 episode "Philosophy in #Fiction."
What happened in 2025 that challenged your assumptions & made you think about things in new ways?
We're putting together our annual end-of-year special, and we want to know what YOU think stood out as you reflect on the Year in Philosophy, the Year in Science, and the Year in Society & Politics. 1/
We're putting together our annual end-of-year special, and we want to know what YOU think stood out as you reflect on the Year in Philosophy, the Year in Science, and the Year in Society & Politics. 1/
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
What happened in 2025 that challenged your assumptions & made you think about things in new ways?
We're putting together our annual end-of-year special, and we want to know what YOU think stood out as you reflect on the Year in Philosophy, the Year in Science, and the Year in Society & Politics. 1/
We're putting together our annual end-of-year special, and we want to know what YOU think stood out as you reflect on the Year in Philosophy, the Year in Science, and the Year in Society & Politics. 1/
Logician and mathematician Gottlob Frege was born otd in 1848. For his anniversary in 2021, Josh & Ray invited host emeritus John Perry to make sense of Frege's #philosophy following the publication of his book, "Frege's Detour: An Essay on Meaning, Reference, and Truth."
#PhilSky #logic #language
#PhilSky #logic #language
November 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Logician and mathematician Gottlob Frege was born otd in 1848. For his anniversary in 2021, Josh & Ray invited host emeritus John Perry to make sense of Frege's #philosophy following the publication of his book, "Frege's Detour: An Essay on Meaning, Reference, and Truth."
#PhilSky #logic #language
#PhilSky #logic #language
Coming up: Could you reliably narrate the story of your life? Ray & @profjoshlandy.bsky.social tell tales with Helena de Bres from @wellesley.edu, author of "Philosophy in the First Person" – Sunday 11 am on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & www.kalw.org/show/philoso....
#PhilSky #narrative #meaning
#PhilSky #narrative #meaning
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Coming up: Could you reliably narrate the story of your life? Ray & @profjoshlandy.bsky.social tell tales with Helena de Bres from @wellesley.edu, author of "Philosophy in the First Person" – Sunday 11 am on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & www.kalw.org/show/philoso....
#PhilSky #narrative #meaning
#PhilSky #narrative #meaning
Philosophy Talk's late co-founder Ken Taylor was born on this date in 1954. He didn't actually run for President, but he did have some words of wisdom for #ElectionDay.
More at philosophytalk.org/shows/ken-ta... #PhilSky #philosophy #deomcracy
More at philosophytalk.org/shows/ken-ta... #PhilSky #philosophy #deomcracy
November 4, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Philosophy Talk's late co-founder Ken Taylor was born on this date in 1954. He didn't actually run for President, but he did have some words of wisdom for #ElectionDay.
More at philosophytalk.org/shows/ken-ta... #PhilSky #philosophy #deomcracy
More at philosophytalk.org/shows/ken-ta... #PhilSky #philosophy #deomcracy
Tomorrow we'll be recording an episode on "Gilbert Ryle and the Map of the Mind."
Got a question or comment? Send email to comments@philosophytalk.org or let us know below, and we may ask your question on the show!
More at philosophytalk.org/shows/gilber... #PhilSky #philosophy #mind #knowledge
Got a question or comment? Send email to comments@philosophytalk.org or let us know below, and we may ask your question on the show!
More at philosophytalk.org/shows/gilber... #PhilSky #philosophy #mind #knowledge
November 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Tomorrow we'll be recording an episode on "Gilbert Ryle and the Map of the Mind."
Got a question or comment? Send email to comments@philosophytalk.org or let us know below, and we may ask your question on the show!
More at philosophytalk.org/shows/gilber... #PhilSky #philosophy #mind #knowledge
Got a question or comment? Send email to comments@philosophytalk.org or let us know below, and we may ask your question on the show!
More at philosophytalk.org/shows/gilber... #PhilSky #philosophy #mind #knowledge
Coming up: What’s the difference between the merely surprising and the truly #impossible? Josh & Ray imagine the unimaginable with Koji Tanaka from the Australian National University, co-author of "The Many Faces of Impossibility" – Sunday 11 am on KALW 91.7 FM in SF & www.kalw.org/show/philoso....
October 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Coming up: What’s the difference between the merely surprising and the truly #impossible? Josh & Ray imagine the unimaginable with Koji Tanaka from the Australian National University, co-author of "The Many Faces of Impossibility" – Sunday 11 am on KALW 91.7 FM in SF & www.kalw.org/show/philoso....
Enhance your #Halloween haunting with our 2010 episode exploring the magic and metaphysics of the #Occult Philosophy: philosophytalk.org/shows/occult...
#PhilSky #philosophy
#PhilSky #philosophy
October 31, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Enhance your #Halloween haunting with our 2010 episode exploring the magic and metaphysics of the #Occult Philosophy: philosophytalk.org/shows/occult...
#PhilSky #philosophy
#PhilSky #philosophy
Curious about the new #Frankenstein movie? Check out the episode we recorded in 2018 as part of @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social's year-long series marking the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley's novel: www.philosophytalk.org/shows/monstr...
#PhilSky #philosophy #technology
#PhilSky #philosophy #technology
October 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Curious about the new #Frankenstein movie? Check out the episode we recorded in 2018 as part of @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social's year-long series marking the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley's novel: www.philosophytalk.org/shows/monstr...
#PhilSky #philosophy #technology
#PhilSky #philosophy #technology
Happy birthday to political scientist @frankfukuyama.bsky.social, who joined us on the program just about a decade ago for an episode exploring some persistent problems in America's system of government.
More at philosophytalk.org/shows/democr... #PhilSky #philosophy #democracy
More at philosophytalk.org/shows/democr... #PhilSky #philosophy #democracy
October 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Happy birthday to political scientist @frankfukuyama.bsky.social, who joined us on the program just about a decade ago for an episode exploring some persistent problems in America's system of government.
More at philosophytalk.org/shows/democr... #PhilSky #philosophy #democracy
More at philosophytalk.org/shows/democr... #PhilSky #philosophy #democracy
Coming up: The life & thought of "England's first feminist" with @allauren.bsky.social from McMaster University, author of "Mary Astell on Bad Custom and Epistemic Injustice" – Sunday at 11 am on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & online at www.kalw.org/show/philoso....
#PhilSky #WiseWomen #philosophy
#PhilSky #WiseWomen #philosophy
October 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Coming up: The life & thought of "England's first feminist" with @allauren.bsky.social from McMaster University, author of "Mary Astell on Bad Custom and Epistemic Injustice" – Sunday at 11 am on KALW 91.7 FM in San Francisco & online at www.kalw.org/show/philoso....
#PhilSky #WiseWomen #philosophy
#PhilSky #WiseWomen #philosophy
R.I.P. Klaus Doldinger, German saxophonist and film music composer, including 1984's "The NeverEnding Story." Some of his 1960s recordings also appear throughout our library.
More of this episode at philosophytalk.org/shows/evolution-storytelling #PhilSky
More of this episode at philosophytalk.org/shows/evolution-storytelling #PhilSky
October 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
R.I.P. Klaus Doldinger, German saxophonist and film music composer, including 1984's "The NeverEnding Story." Some of his 1960s recordings also appear throughout our library.
More of this episode at philosophytalk.org/shows/evolution-storytelling #PhilSky
More of this episode at philosophytalk.org/shows/evolution-storytelling #PhilSky
Coming up: Is there a purpose to our sense of wonder, or is it gloriously useless? Josh & Ray stand in awe of the late @helendecruz.net from @slu-official.bsky.social, author of "Wonderstruck: How Wonder & Awe Shape the Way We Think" – Sunday 11a on KALW 91.7 FM in SF & www.kalw.org/show/philoso....
October 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Coming up: Is there a purpose to our sense of wonder, or is it gloriously useless? Josh & Ray stand in awe of the late @helendecruz.net from @slu-official.bsky.social, author of "Wonderstruck: How Wonder & Awe Shape the Way We Think" – Sunday 11a on KALW 91.7 FM in SF & www.kalw.org/show/philoso....
Historian, #philosopher, and activist Michel Foucault was born 99 years ago today. In 2018 Josh and Ken explored his life and thought with the late Gary Gutting from @notredame.bsky.social, author of several books on #Foucault as well as "Thinking the Impossible: French #Philosophy Since 1960."
October 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Historian, #philosopher, and activist Michel Foucault was born 99 years ago today. In 2018 Josh and Ken explored his life and thought with the late Gary Gutting from @notredame.bsky.social, author of several books on #Foucault as well as "Thinking the Impossible: French #Philosophy Since 1960."