In this episode, we explore "Coping: A Philosophical Guide" by Luc Bovens, a thought-provoking collection of essays that tackle the tough questions life throws at us. What does hope truly mean, and is it always beneficial? How do we find meaning in our lives when...
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In this episode, we explore the thought-provoking book "Contemporary Debates in Bioethics: European Perspectives," edited by Emilian Mihailov, Tenzin Wangmo, Victoria Federiuc, and Bernice Elger. The book brings together leading European scholars to offer unique insights on pressing bioethical issues, presenting a rich blend of...
In this episode, we explore "Consumption Corridors: Living a Good Life within Sustainable Limits" by Doris Fuchs, Marlyne Sahakian, Tobias Gumbert, Antonietta Di Giulio, Michael Maniates, Sylvia Lorek, and Antonia Graf. This thought-provoking book challenges the conventional focus on ecological decline and instead presents a...
In this episode, we explore "Common Good and Self-Interest in Medieval and Early Modern Philosophy," edited by Heikki Haara and Juhana Toivanen. This volume brings together thirteen insightful chapters that trace the evolution of key philosophical concepts from the Middle Ages to the eighteenth century....
In this episode, we explore "Childhood in Liberal Theory: Equality, Difference, and Children's Rights" by Nicolás Brando, a groundbreaking examination of how children are treated as political and legal subjects. Brando challenges the common view of childhood as a period of weakness and incapacity, questioning...
In this episode, we explore the critical intersection of biometric identification, law, and ethics with insights from "Biometric Identification, Law and Ethics" by Marcus Smith and Seumas Miller. As biometric technologies like fingerprint, facial, and DNA recognition become more integrated into everyday life—from securing smartphones...
In this episode, we explore "Beyond the River, Under the Eye of Rome" by Timothy C. Hart, a fascinating journey into the Roman Empire’s crucial yet often overlooked Danube frontier. Discover how Rome’s interactions with neighboring tribes like the Sarmatians, Goths, and Huns shaped history,...
In this thought-provoking episode, we explore Neil Levy's book "Bad Beliefs: Why They Happen to Good People." Why do well-meaning individuals reject climate science or dismiss vaccine safety, despite overwhelming scientific consensus? Levy challenges the conventional view, suggesting that bad beliefs aren’t the result of...
In this episode, we explore "Aquinas on Virtue: A Causal Reading" by Nicholas Austin SJ, offering a fresh interpretation of Thomas Aquinas' approach to virtue. Despite the growing interest in virtue ethics, Aquinas' treatment of the subject has never been fully examined—until now. Austin presents...