Join us as we explore Raamy Majeed's groundbreaking ideas on "zombie art" and the philosophy of aesthetics written by Andrey Nekhaev. This episode explores his provocative argument that severely damaged artworks—often dismissed as "dead art"—retain their identity as artifacts. Challenging traditional theories, Majeed's radical physicalism...
In this episode, we explore Amy Lai's compelling examination of free speech on university campuses in her book "In Defense of Free Speech in Universities: A Study of Three Jurisdictions." Lai analyzes the complex challenges surrounding freedom of expression in the academic environment, exploring issues...
In this episode, we explore "Environment in the Courtroom, Volume II," edited by Alastair Lucas and Allan E. Ingelson. This insightful book brings together top experts in environmental law and policy to examine the crucial role courts and tribunals play in shaping environmental outcomes. From...
What did sex, desire, and morality look like in early Christian communities? In this episode, we explore "Desire and Disunity: Christian Communities and Sexual Norms in the Late Antique West" by Ulriika Vihervalli. We unpack the struggles of Christian leaders in the fourth to sixth...
What does it take to truly democratize research and create pathways to social justice? In "Democratising Participatory Research: Pathways to Social Justice from the South," Carmen Martinez-Vargas challenges us to rethink the way we approach participatory research. This episode explores her innovative ideas, including the...
What do art and animal ethics have in common? In this episode, we unpack "Das Tier im Bild" by Friederike Zenker, a fascinating exploration of how animals are portrayed in art and what these images reveal about our moral and emotional connections to them. Join...
What’s really happening behind the scenes of cyber security? In this episode, we tackle the fascinating themes from "Cyber Security Politics: Socio-Technological Transformations and Political Fragmentation," edited by Myriam Dunn Cavelty and Andreas Wenger. From cyber operations shaping global conflicts to the tug-of-war over digital...
In this episode, we explore "Creating Future People: The Science and Ethics of Genetic Enhancement" by Jonathan Anomaly, a thought-provoking exploration of the powerful role genetics will soon play in shaping our future. From gene editing to embryo selection, Anomaly takes us through the cutting-edge...
In this episode, we explore the pressing ethical questions at the intersection of counter-terrorism and emerging technologies. Edited by Adam Henschke, Alastair Reed, Scott Robbins, and Seumas Miller, "Counter-Terrorism, Ethics and Technology" brings together experts to examine the complexities of using technologies like drones, surveillance...
In this episode, we explore the powerful ideas in "Cosmopolitan Responsibility" by Jan-Christoph Heilinger. In a world marked by stark inequalities, where privilege often overlooks suffering, what moral responsibility do we have to take action? Heilinger challenges us to rethink our role in tackling global...