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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 […]

Podcasts by Paul FairfieldOct 26, 201810:50 am
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Education and Indoctrination Podcast

What is the difference between education and indoctrination? Teachers of nearly every kind are likely to agree that the great nemesis of education is what goes by the name of indoctrination. The agreement tends to […]

Podcasts by Paul FairfieldOct 19, 20188:28 pm
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Social Media Are Making Us Antisocial Podcast

Has social media brought us together or pulled us apart? In this podcast, Paul Fairfield, Professor of Philosophy at Queen’s University argues for the latter.   Social media and electronic technology in general today are becoming […]

Blog by Paul FairfieldOct 10, 201810:22 am
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What is “it”?

Crush #18 It’s a common expression: “She’s got it.” What does she have? Spotting “it,” or those who have “it,” is easy. Putting your finger on what the “it” factor is, or whether “it” even […]

Blog by Paul FairfieldOct 1, 20187:32 pmOctober 3, 2018
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Post-Common Sense

Crush #17 By now, you’ve all heard of “post-truth.” I’ve written about that here already. The term is very 2017 and early-mid 2018, i.e., it’s yesterday’s news. I’m going to give you something new: post-common […]

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