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

Published: June 2, 2024, 5 p.m.

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?

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[00:00] Introduction to Bad Philosophy

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[00:51] The Repugnant Conclusion

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[03:09] Criteria for Good Philosophy

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[06:05] Examples of Good Philosophy

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[06:26] Defining Bad Philosophy

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[07:29] Critique of Continental Philosophy

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[18:17] Philosophical Fiction and Pop Culture

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[30:36] The Value of Teaching Philosophy

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

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[39:35] Science Fiction and Philosophy

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40:16 The Role of Fiction in Philosophical Thought Experiments

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[53:59] Controversial Philosophical Arguments

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

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[01:12:25] Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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