Top 40 Philosophy

Angels surround you, eh? How do you know? Where do we get our beliefs from? Memes, Star Trek, and It’s a Wonderful Life help us find our way! Plus The Future of the Podcast(TM)! Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep42notes/ The post Ep. 42: “Angels,” by Chance the Rapper, ft. Saba appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

What is karma, how does it work, and do you have a self? Indian philosophers dialogue with Descartes, Hume, and the Beatles. Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep40notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image by Daniele Dalledonne, who provides it under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license. The post Ep. 40: “Karma Police,” by Radiohead / “Sexy Sadie” by the Beatles appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

What makes something beautiful? Do we have subjective experiences? Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep41notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image by Bob Canning, provided on Unsplash. The post Ep. 41: “White Christmas,” by Bing Crosby appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Hey everyone! While I’m adjusting to my new state and preparing for the upcoming semester, help me figure out which artist we should talk about next. Visit http://www.facebook.com/top40philosophy, or go straight to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YFXZGL7 The post Interlude 1: Which Artist Next? appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Zeno’s paradoxes of motion, the US date system, and puzzles about the future. If God knows we’ll be gone in a day or two, will it be impossible to stay? Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep39notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image by Andrew Hurley, who provides it under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license. The post Ep. 39: “Take on Me,” by a-ha appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

How accurate are our memories? Does enjoying YA Lit (or “kids’ music”) make you immature? Can you share a fictional person’s experience of the world? Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep38notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image provided by Abby Gillardi, under a CC BY 2.0 licence. The post Ep. 38: “Stressed Out,” by Twenty One Pilots appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

What is creativity? What about meaning? Listen to classic songs that all have the same chord progression and dig up some old nursery rhymes to find out. Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep37notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image provided by Focka, under a CC BY-ND 2.0 licence. The post Ep. 37: “Black Hole Sun,” by Soundgarden appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

What mishearing Canadian accents tells us about racism, what irony (and Socrates) really means, and how Speech Act Theory might illuminate internet debates. Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep36notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image provided by Justin Higuchi, under a CC Attribution 2.0 Generic licence. The post Ep. 36: “Ironic,” by Alanis Morissette appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

The Friend Zone meets Guardians of the Galaxy, C. S. Lewis, and American health care legislation. Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep35notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image provided by MIXEvent, under a CC Attribution 2.0 Generic licence. The post Ep. 35: “Bad Romance,” by Lady Gaga appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

We explore signaling theory in education and social life, we distinguish two types of explanation, and we wonder why we like songs that are mean to us. Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep34notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image by Música Para Marzianos, who provides the image under a CC Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic license. The post Ep. 34: “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” by Snoop Dogg, ft. Pharrell Williams appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Is music an illusion? Is (American) conservatism incoherent? Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep33notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image by Vladimir, who provides the image under a CC Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic license. The post Ep. 33: “Bulls on Parade,” by Rage Against the Machine appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Does rock = blues + country? Can people be true and false? And how does the Lex Talionis suggest we handle cheating? Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep32notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image a composite of this image, by MrHairyKnuckles (who provides it under a CC Attribution 2.0 Generic license) and this image, by docmonstereyes (who provides it under a CC Attribution 2.0 Generic license) The post Ep. 32: “Before He Cheats,” by Carrie Underwood / “Maybellene,” by Chuck Berry appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Can science reveal the true nature of things, or do we need poetry too? Analytic and Continental philosophers weigh in. Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep31notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image by Brian Fakhoury. Provided under a CC Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic license. The post Ep. 31: “What It’s Like,” by Everlast appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

How do revolutions happen? Marx, Locke, Heidegger, Hamilton and emotional contagion all lend a hand. ________ Featured image by Brian Fakhoury. The post Ep. 30: “Uprising,” by Muse / “White Wedding,” by Billy Idol / “Call Me,” by Blondie appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Being independent is good. If it’s possible. And if it’s actually good. Is it? Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep29notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image is a composite (of this image [by Lunchbox LP, provided under a CC Attribution 2.0 Generic license], this image [by Bigotes de Gato, provided under a CC Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic license], and this image [by J&R Music World, provided under a CC Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic license]). The post Ep. 29: “Independent Women, pt. 1,” by Destiny’s Child appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, in concert Nu Metal, parents, toggle melodies, and living with contradictions. Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep28notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image by Kristina Servant, provided under an Attribution 2.0 Generic CC license. The post Ep. 28: “Numb,” by Linkin Park appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Bernard Sumner, of New Order, in concert Why phones are scary, home is friends, and manspreading is fascist. Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep27notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image by monophonicgirl. Provided under an Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic license. The post Ep. 27: “Regret,” by New Order appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

The fourfold environment in which we live, according to Heidegger and Kendrick. Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep26notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image by Jon Elbaz. Provided under a CC Attribution 2.0 Generic license. The post Ep. 26: “Alright,” by Kendrick Lamar appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Philosophical zombies, moral zombies, empathy, art, and hope. Notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep25notes Previous episode | Next episode ________ Featured image by Nat Ch Villa. Provided under a CC Attribution 2.0 Generic license. The post Ep. 25: “Zombie,” by the Cranberries appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Is “Hey Ya” by Outkast? Or by André 3000? Did America elect [???]? Or was it just a small group of crazy people? Social ontology is fun for the whole family! Show notes: http://www.top40philosophy.com/ep24notes Previous episode | Next episode Featured image by J.RISTANIEMI. Provided under a CC Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic License. The post Ep. 24: “Hey Ya” & “Ms. Jackson,” by Outkast appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.