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Living The Philosophical Life | Agnes Callard

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In this episode, Brain in a Vat is joined by public philosopher and author Agnes Callard to explore the relevance of philosophy in everyday life. Drawing from her work on Socrates, Agnes makes a case for why philosophical inquiry matters, now more than ever. From the pig farmer analogy to Socratic love, this conversation is a deep dive into how philosophy is a way of life.

Chapters:

[00:00] Introduction to the Guest and Topic

[00:44] The Monologue vs. Dialogue Experiment

[06:50] Philosophical Training and the Element of Surprise

[13:34] The Nature of Philosophical Inquiry

[21:45] The Pig Farmer Analogy and Life's Purpose

[29:26] Intellectual Progress and Stability

[31:41] Socratic Views on Love

[35:21] Friendship and Enemies in Philosophy

[47:47] Cultural Perspectives on Disagreement

[54:58] Conclusion: Inspiring Philosophical Lives

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261 episodes

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In this episode, Brain in a Vat is joined by public philosopher and author Agnes Callard to explore the relevance of philosophy in everyday life. Drawing from her work on Socrates, Agnes makes a case for why philosophical inquiry matters, now more than ever. From the pig farmer analogy to Socratic love, this conversation is a deep dive into how philosophy is a way of life.

Chapters:

[00:00] Introduction to the Guest and Topic

[00:44] The Monologue vs. Dialogue Experiment

[06:50] Philosophical Training and the Element of Surprise

[13:34] The Nature of Philosophical Inquiry

[21:45] The Pig Farmer Analogy and Life's Purpose

[29:26] Intellectual Progress and Stability

[31:41] Socratic Views on Love

[35:21] Friendship and Enemies in Philosophy

[47:47] Cultural Perspectives on Disagreement

[54:58] Conclusion: Inspiring Philosophical Lives

  continue reading

261 episodes

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