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 makes something beautiful? Why are high-frame-rate movies ugly? 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.

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.

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. 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? 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? The post Ep. 38: “Stressed Out,” by Twenty One Pilots appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Plagiarism, creativity, and meaning. Soundgarden, Green Day, Led Zeppelin, the Beatles, and more help us make sense of some fun and complex issues. The post Ep. 37: “Black Hole Sun,” by Soundgarden appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

What irony (and Socrates) really means, how Speech Act Theory might illuminate internet debates, and what mishearing Canadian accents tells us about racism. 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. 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. 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? 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? 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. 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. 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? The post Ep. 29: “Independent Women, pt. 1,” by Destiny’s Child appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Nu Metal, parental problems, toggle melodies, and living with contradictions. The post Ep. 28: “Numb,” by Linkin Park appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Why phones are scary, home is friends, and manspreading is fascist. The post Ep. 27: “Regret,” by New Order appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Black Lives Matter meets Continental philosophy as we ask, "What is it like to be human?" The post Ep. 26: “Alright,” by Kendrick Lamar appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.

Philosophical zombies, moral zombies, empathy, art, and hope. 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! The post Ep. 24: “Hey Ya” & “Ms. Jackson,” by Outkast appeared first on Top 40 Philosophy.