EPISODE · Feb 2, 2020 · 1H 4M
WCAT Radio The Open Door (January 31, 2020)
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1.Introduction to special guest, Jack Quirk!2.Just what counts as philosophy?3.Is the US, for the most part, philosophically deficient? If so, what are the consequences for our political and civic life?4.Why did you decide to launch a Philosophy Facebook group?5.You are upfront and straightforward about the group’s participation rules. Is this a case of the voice of experience?6.What sort of responses has the group elicited so far?7.Do you see the responses generating constructive discussion? Any examples?8.Has the discussion thus far personally challenged you on any points?9.Are there any figures in American life today that you would identify as public philosophers?10.Do you have any suggestions about how the American Solidarity Party can promote a more philosophically informed culture?
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1.Introduction to special guest, Jack Quirk!2.Just what counts as philosophy?3.Is the US, for the most part, philosophically deficient? If so, what are the consequences for our political and civic life?4.Why did you decide to launch a Philosophy Facebook group?5.You are upfront and straightforward about the group’s participation rules. Is this a case of the voice of experience?6.What sort of responses has the group elicited so far?7.Do you see the responses generating constructive discussion? Any examples?8.Has the discussion thus far personally challenged you on any points?9.Are there any figures in American life today that you would identify as public philosophers?10.Do you have any suggestions about how the American Solidarity Party can promote a more philosophically informed culture?
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