The Earth- friend or foe?' Considering how, despite those in denial, there are different reasons for wanting to confront climate change.

Everyday Philosophy

Episode 8

This week: 'clean eating' - what is it good for? Considering how the phenomenon of clean eating has warped understanding of food and diet.

Episode 7

This week: considering how things are changing in response to Lord Neuberger's comments about the threat of the rule of law.

Episode 6

This week: Considering Hannah Arendt's thoughts on totalitarianism and evil.

Episode 5

This week, the nation state and how 2017 sees the world drawing inwards in reaction to globalisation.

Episode 4

This week: Was 2016 all bad news or should we interpret the events differently?

Episode 3

This week, it's all about the self. I'll be exploring how the various contributions to this topic invite us to rethink how we self-define.

Episode 2

This week's theme is the idea of Nietzche's 'Superman' and the US election result. In light of the selection of the new President-elect, how do Nietzche's ideas on human improvement help us to think about the traits we glorify and the traits we deplore in leaders?

Episode 1

‘Everyday Philosophy’ is a show that offers reflections on topical themes in politics and current affairs through the lens of Philosophy.