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Podcasts by Paul FairfieldMar 7, 20197:30 pmApril 15, 2019
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Foucault, Social Media & Post-Truth: A Conversation with C. G. Prado

C. G. Prado is Professor Emeritus of philosophy at Queen’s University in Kingston, ON Canada. His research ranges over several fields, but he has made especially important contributions to Foucault scholarship and biomedical ethics. Among […]

Podcasts by Paul FairfieldFeb 19, 20198:21 pmFebruary 19, 2019
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What is “it”? Podcast

In this podcast Paul Fairfield goes out on a limb to speculate about the “it” factor when it comes to celebrities, athletes and other famous people. As it turns out, the “it” factor is something […]

Podcasts by Paul FairfieldJan 27, 20194:54 pm
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Philosophy East and West Podcast

Will globalism bring together these two great, yet distinct, world views?  What we may well see is an Eastern turn or, better, some larger-scale dialogue between Eastern and Western philosophy than we have seen at any […]

Blog by Paul FairfieldJan 14, 20197:47 pm
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Professionalism

Crush #21 We can probably agree that professionalism is an important value, but what is it? It’s a virtue of the workplace, and isn’t limited to doctors, lawyers, accountants, and so on, but can apply […]

Podcasts by Paul FairfieldDec 30, 201810:38 amDecember 30, 2018
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Th’Inking Philosophically: A Conversation with Kimberly Baltzer-Jaray

Albert Camus said that revolt gives life its value. Isn’t tattooing the mortal flesh precisely a revolt against death and the absurdity of an indifferent universe? What is the connection between tattoos and philosophy? Dr. […]

Podcasts by Paul FairfieldDec 15, 20186:28 pm
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Moments of Decision Podcast

There are critical moments of decision in one’s life that reveal who you are. Philosopher Karl Jaspers called them “limit situations,” those situations where you come face to face with your personal finitude. Momentous decisions […]

Blog by Paul FairfieldNov 30, 201811:05 am
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Artists: Stop Trying To Shock Us

Crush #20 Much of the art of the last century or so did more than surprise their audiences. It shocked them, usually by design. You can think of any number of examples: Pablo Picasso, Salvador […]

Podcasts by Rob FaucherNov 14, 201810:16 pmNovember 26, 2018
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Random Riffs: A Conversation with Brian Hayman

I am pleased to present you with our inaugural Conversations Podcast, Random Riffs with Brian Hayman.  In this podcast we explore the links between jazz improvisation, the culture of organizations and philosophy. Brian is  jazz […]

Blog by Paul FairfieldNov 8, 201810:25 amNovember 6, 2018
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The Politics of Potholes

Crush #19 Our politics has seen better days. Culture wars, gridlock, and hyper-partisanship are all the order of the day. When not only politicians and activists but journalists, celebrities, and athletes stand on every soapbox […]

Blog by Paul FairfieldNov 3, 201810:00 amNovember 2, 2018
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Podcast Conversations Coming Soon

Historically, philosophy was spoken before it was written. Socrates himself, the great patron saint of philosophy in the West, wasn’t a writer but someone who went into the Athenian marketplace and engaged in conversation with […]

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