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Sep 5, 2025 16 min

Stephen Toulmin (b.1922)

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Amidst the hallowed halls of Cambridge, where whispers of academic discourse linger in the air like ancient incense, we embark on a journey with Stephen Toulmin, a philosopher who dared to question the rigid paradigms of his era. His seminal work, The Uses of Argument, emerges as a quiet rebellion against the stark frameworks of logical positivism, proposing instead a philosophy that breathes with the pulsating rhythms of human experience and the diverse contexts of ethical reasoning. As we weave through the shadows of the mid-20th century, Toulumin cultivates our understanding of the delicate interplay between universal principles and the situational ethics shaped by a world in flux. Join us in this thoughtful exploration, where the nuances of argument beckon with the gentle promise of wisdom in the quiet hours.This episode is hosted by Brian Miller. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm

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