Thoughts: Philosophy Untangled

Thoughts: Philosophy Untangled

Glasgow University Philosophy Students

Episodes 77
Avg. Duration 39m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Aug 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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A Podcast Created by Glasgow University Philosophy Students. In every episode, we explore a different philosophical topic with the help of an expert. Whether you're new to philosophy or already love the subject, we look forward to embarking on this philosophical journey together!

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Ep. 67 Disinformation ft. Mona Simion

Mar 13, 2026 1h 11m

Tune in to our new episode with guest, Mona Simion, who discusses how philosophers can intervene with the knowledge crisis, false content, and much more. Join our hosts, Lily and Alex, and discover…

Ep. 66 Philosophy of Science

Feb 20, 2026 1h 30m

Today's episode is an edited recording a panel we hosted on the Philosophy of Science. Hosts, Tinka and Kealan, are joined by Mike Hicks, Ignazio Arrabito, and Azita Chellappoo to discuss how the…

Ep.65 Fight the Bro-Ligarchy ft. Jo Littler

Jan 16, 2026 40m

In today's episode, Kealan and Yohan are joined by Professor Jo Littler as they discuss her book, "Left Feminisms", and the landscape of socialist-feminism as a whole.

Ep. 64 Philosophy of Maths ft. Adam Rieger

Nov 08, 2025 49m

In this episode, Beni and Tinka welcome Dr. Adam Rieger back on the podcast, this time to talk about the philosophy of maths! We talk about mathematical objects and what they truly are, how…

Ep. 63 Are Children Moral Agents ft. Kealan Biebesheimer

Sep 12, 2025 35m

This week's episode is a special one! Some of our graduating members sat down with us to discuss their dissertation topics for a special dissertation mini-series! Tune in for the first of this series…

Ep. 62 Indigenous Kinship Ethics ft. Aila O'Loughlin

Jun 28, 2025 41m

What do we owe to the earth and the natural world around us? What, if anything, do we owe to something as basic as a rock? Find out now as hosts, Lilliana and Naroa, explore the fascinating field of…

Ep. 61 A Crash Course in the Philosophy of Linguistics ft. Gabe Dupre

Apr 11, 2025 43m

Join Calum and Georgios in this week's episode on the philosophy of linguistics, with our guest Gabe Dupre.You do not want to miss out on this episode!

Ep. 60. Enactivism ft. Dave Ward

Mar 01, 2025 58m

Join our hosts Lily Crooke and Parth Shimpi as they discuss Enactivism with guest Dave Ward! In the episode, they cover cognitivism and enactivism, language issues, and much more!

Ep. 59 Philosophy of Democracy and Civil Disobedience ft. Calum Hodgson

Dec 06, 2024 30m

This week on Thoughts we're getting political as Naroa Hammerson and Liz Deleau delve into political philosophy with Calum Hodgson. In this episode, they discuss how democracy and civil disobedience…

The Leverhulme Series #4. Ethics in the Past Lives of the Buddha ft. Naomi Appleton

Nov 22, 2024 1h 22m

Many past lives of the Buddha are said to be known. From lives as a tree spirit to an elephant to humans just before achieving enlightenment, the stories of these lives can offer much in pastoral…

The Leverhulme Series #3. Philosophy of Birth ft. Alison Stone

Nov 08, 2024 56m

Our third Leverhulme episode discusses the Philosophy of Birth with this week's guest, Alison Stone. Make sure you join Beni and Laura in this thought-provoking episode!

Ep. 56 The Women are Up to Something ft. Benjamin Lipscomb

Oct 25, 2024 39m

In this episode, Margot and Tinka interview Benjamin Lipscomb on his new book: 'The Women Are Up To Something'. Follow along as we learn about the lives of Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary…

Ep. 55. Love Enhancement ft. Nicky Brown

Oct 11, 2024 1h 3m

Join us as Adam and Tinka interview our very own host Nicky Brown on his dissertation: Love enhancement. Can love be enhanced? If so, what aspects of it? And how should we value such 'enhanced' love?…

The Leverhulme Series #2. Ethics of War ft. Helen Frowe

Sep 27, 2024 46m

Join Nicky and Jonah as they dive into a discussion about the ethics of war with this week’s guest, Helen Frowe. In this episode, we look at how a war starts and when if ever this justifies the…

Ep. 53 Natural Kinds ft. Tuomas Tahko

Mar 22, 2024 1h 3m

Tune in this week as Alex and Adam talk with Tuomas Takho from Bristol University about how science categorizes things in nature. Join as they discuss the concept of "natural kinds" and why it's not…

The Leverhulme Series #1. Stoicism ft. Christopher Gill

Mar 08, 2024 1h 5m

The Leverhulme Series is an exciting new project, where we'll interview philosophers and interdisciplinary thinkers, who are pushing the boundaries of original work through funding from the…

#51. Non-Ideal Epistemology

Feb 23, 2024 56m

This week, Adam and Calum are joined by Professor Robert McKenna from the University of Liverpool. Tune in as they delve into the depths of non-ideal epistemology, explore unconventional knowledge…

#50. Anarchism ft. James Humphries

Feb 02, 2024 51m

Join hosts Margot Leys Johnston and Tinka Bruneau as they chat with James Humphries, a political philosophy lecturer at the University of Glasgow. In this episode, they delve into the concept of…

#49. Laws of Nature ft. Eddy Chen

Jan 19, 2024 50m

Join Alex and Kealan as they chat with Eddy Chen about his work in Physics and Philosophy. Follow along as they delve into the world of metaphysics, pushing the boundaries of what we know about time,…

#48. Ontology and Oppression ft. Katherine Jenkins

Dec 02, 2023 55m

Alex and Tinka are joined by Katharine Jenkins as they delve deep into the captivating world of gender, identity, and the various social constructs that shape our lives. The way society is organised…

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