• The Edges of Philosophy: Good, Bad, and the Controversial | Travis Timmerman

  • Jun 2 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
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  • What makes for good philosophy? How has philosophy impacted popular culture? Can sci-fi be good philosophy? And can we inspire philosophical inquiry despite not strictly adhering to rigorous philosophical methods?


    [00:00] Introduction to Bad Philosophy


    [00:51] The Repugnant Conclusion


    [03:09] Criteria for Good Philosophy


    [06:05] Examples of Good Philosophy


    [06:26] Defining Bad Philosophy


    [07:29] Critique of Continental Philosophy


    [18:17] Philosophical Fiction and Pop Culture


    [30:36] The Value of Teaching Philosophy


    [34:03] Teaching Philosophy: Balancing Quality and Diversity


    [39:35] Science Fiction and Philosophy


    40:16 The Role of Fiction in Philosophical Thought Experiments


    [53:59] Controversial Philosophical Arguments


    [01:10:31] Meta-Philosophy and Peer Disagreement


    [01:12:25] Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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