Drunken Philosophy - #280 - Kwame Anthony Appiah

#280 - Kwame Anthony Appiah

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09/04/19 • 47 min

Drunken Philosophy

Identity is a complex issue, and, obviously, two drunk white straight guys are the most equipped to talk about it. Kidding, of course. This week Connor and Dan look to the contemporary philosophy of Kwame Anthony Appiah and his thoughts on identity, race, nationality, and our lives as global citizens. Spoiler alert: It's about taking that middle road, baby!

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#279 - Immanuel Kant Part 3: More Critique & Morality

As a way of wrapping up their discussion of Kant, Connor and Dan complete their whirlwind tour of the famous Critique before turning their attention to Kant’s famous moral philosophy. This means, of course, a rehashing of the categorical imperative and whether or not it’s ok to help murderers. Also, they reflect on their new friend Mr. Kant and his influence.

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#281 - Aesthetic Categories with Sianne Ngai

As a direct follow-up to their previous episode on Arthur Danto, Connor and Dan dig into the contemporary aesthetic philosophy of cultural critic Sianne Ngai. Specifically, they're talking about things that are cute, zany, and interesting. These three categories are launching off points to discuss the commodification of art in modern society. Also, it's a way to talk about Star Wars.

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