Episodes

  • 34 - Andrew does Improv - Liberalism
    Feb 2 2024

    A show called "Philosophy v. Improv" graciously had me on as a guest. This is actually my second appearance! I'll post the other one soon. In this one, appropo of recent episodes, we talk about political liberalism!


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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 33 - Are Animals Food?
    Jan 26 2024

    A conversation with Robert Jones of CSU, Dominguez Hills about animal welfare/rights and the ethics of food. We also touch on experimentation and captivity and the legal status of animals.


    WARNING: has unbleeped curses and plenty of uncomfortable topics not appropriate for kids.


    Robert references John Sanbonmatsu, this is his personal webpage.


    With the aptly named "Ranch Hand" from BlueDot Sessions. Used under a CC BY-NC 4.0 license. Reductio is produced by Inverted Spectrum Media, a non-profit.


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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 32 - Idealism part two
    Jan 3 2024

    Note: this is part two. Listen to part one first!


    A Conversation with Michael Fitzpatrick on Idealism in Political Theory A.K.A Ideal Theory. It has come under attack in recent years and for good reason, but perhaps the target of these criticisms shouldn't be idealism, but should instead be people who aren't doing idealism well.


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    52 mins
  • 31 - Idealism part one
    Jan 3 2024

    A Conversation with Michael Fitzpatrick on Idealism in Political Theory A.K.A Ideal Theory. It has come under attack in recent years and for good reason, but perhaps the target of these criticisms shouldn't be idealism, but should instead be people who aren't doing idealism well.


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    2 hrs and 9 mins
  • 30 - The Veil of Ignorance
    Oct 16 2023

    In which Andrew talks with Chris Freiman (of William and Mary) and Michael Fitzpatrick (of Stanford, De Anza College, and Menlo College) about one of the most famous political philosophers of the 20th Century: John Rawls. We also discuss a number of critiques one might bring against Rawls' system of thinking about justice.


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    Chris Freiman's Book:

    Link to Taylor and Francis site


    Podcasts mentioned:

    Hi-Phi Nation

    The Philosopher and the News

    Elucidations

    Overthink


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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 29 - City Living
    May 17 2023

    Photo Credit Andrew Lavin


    Quill Kukla's book City Living: How Urban Spaces and Urban Dwellers Make One Another


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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 28 - Climate Protests
    May 11 2023

    Note about episode numbering: I've decided to start numbering each episode sequentially not including AudioSophia episodes. This is the 28th overall episode.


    Here is The Philosopher and the News. Check them out! They have some really insightful discussions on timely topics.


    Here is our Patreon if you want to drop us a buck a month to help keep the lights on.


    William Scheuerman's Paper: Political Disobedience in the Climate Emergency


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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Spring 2023 Update
    Mar 1 2023
    A little update on my life and the branching possible futures for Reductio. Thank you for your continued support and listening!

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    5 mins