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Reductio

Reductio

Inverted Spectrum Media

A podcast about Philosophy, Ideas, and Understanding

  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    34 - Andrew does Improv - Liberalism

    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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    https://philosophyimprov.com/pvi64-liberalism-linda-orr-andrew-lavin/

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    2 February 2024, 6:54 pm
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    33 - Are Animals Food?

    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.


    www.patreon.com/reductio


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    26 January 2024, 6:45 pm
  • 52 minutes 22 seconds
    32 - Idealism part two

    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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    3 January 2024, 11:30 pm
  • 2 hours 8 minutes
    31 - Idealism part one

    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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    3 January 2024, 11:20 pm
  • 1 hour 22 minutes
    30 - The Veil of Ignorance

    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


    Our Patreon if you want to help us keep paying our hosting bills

    Patreon Link

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    16 October 2023, 11:20 pm
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    29 - City Living

    Photo Credit Andrew Lavin


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


    Reductio on Patreon Throw us a buck!


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    17 May 2023, 9:49 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    28 - Climate Protests

    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


    A link to this episode for sharing: https://shows.acast.com/reductio/28-climate-protests

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    11 May 2023, 11:03 pm
  • 4 minutes 52 seconds
    Spring 2023 Update
    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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    1 March 2023, 5:33 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    M16 - Are All Lives Equal?

    A conversation with Carneades of Carneades.org about the new book he has released: Are All Lives Equal? Why Cost Benefit Analysis Values Rich Lives More and How Philosophy Can Fix It.


    Enjoy the conversation!


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    17 September 2022, 8:41 pm
  • 45 minutes 39 seconds
    M15 - Ubuntu and the Good Life

    Thaddeus Metz schools us on Ubuntu Ethics and the Good Life. A more interview-driven monad rather than something highly narrated.


    Thaddeus Metz

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    18 April 2022, 10:09 pm
  • 52 minutes 49 seconds
    M14 - Why It's Okay to Love Bad Movies

    a talk by Matt Strohl with comments by Nick Riggle. Thanks to the Humanities Center at the University of Montana!


    Matt's Book:

    Why It's Okay to Love Bad Movies

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    11 April 2022, 9:28 pm
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