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Surprising, challenging, and provocative conversations from the Philosophy and History of Ideas research team at Deakin University, Australia

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Episode 10: Deleuze, Digital Media & Thought: A Conversation with Tim Deane-Freeman

Tim Deane-Freeman talks to Meg McCamley and Tim Neal about his new book Deleuze, Digital Media & Thought, which places Deleuze’s philosophy in dialogue with both cinema and the concept of information. In this context, they discuss philosophy, film, TV and social control, and the broader challenge of embracing a kind of thought which eschews recognition in order to confront the radically new. Tim Deane-Freeman is a sessional lecturer in philosophy at Deakin, and Meg McCamley and Tim Neal are ...

Aug 12, 2024•43 min•Ep. 10

Episode 9: AI and the Future of Philosophical Labour

Where does the emergence of AI technology leave philosophers - as teachers, as researchers, and as practitioners of philosophy? This roundtable discussion held in May 2024 explores these key questions. Features Christopher Mayes (Deakin), Thomas Corbin (Macquarie), Marilyn Stendera (Wollongong), and Jean-Philippe Deranty (Macquarie).

Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 9

Episode 8: Hope as a Secular Virtue

At a time when we could all use a bit more hope, here's Prof. Robert Stern (University of Sheffield) delivering last year's Max Charlesworth Lecture : "Hope Without God: Is Hope a Secular Virtue?"

May 01, 2020•50 min•Ep. 8

Episode 7: What are Peoples?

The role of 'peoples' in global affairs is more pervasive and contested than ever, from issues of indigenous sovereignty to Brexit. But as Dr John Morss , Senior Lecturer in Law at Deakin tells A/Prof Patrick Stokes in this wide-ranging discussion, 'peoples' is itself a very contestable idea.

Sep 24, 2019•39 min•Ep. 7

Episode 6: Mindfulness and Buddhism

Mindfulness is big business these days. But how did a Buddhist practice become so prevalent in contemporary Western life, and just how far has contemporary mindfulness strayed from its Buddhist origins? To find out, A/Prof Patrick Stokes chats with Dr Leesa Davis , lecturer in philosophy at Deakin and author of Advaita Vedanta and Zen Buddhism: Deconstructive Modes of Spiritual Inquiry (2010).

Sep 12, 2019•26 min•Ep. 6

Deakinstruction special episode: Who Needs the Humanities?

Moderated by Dr Sean Bowden. Speakers: Prof Aaron Russell, Deakin University Prof Joy Damousi, University of Melbourne, President, Australian Academy of the Humanities Prof David Lowe, Deakin University. Prof Robert Stern, University of Sheffield, former President, British Philosophical Association. Dr Miriam Bankovsky, La Trobe University. Dr Emily Potter, Deakin University.

Aug 06, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 5

Episode 4: Doing Public Philosophy

Philosophy has a bad reputation for being stuck in the ivory tower. But just how can you take philosophy down into the marketplace – and what will you find when you get there? On this episode, Dr Valery Vinogradovs shares his experience with public philosophy.

May 05, 2019•34 min•Ep. 4

Episode 3: The Ethics of Food Production

When we think about the ethics and politics of food we tend to think in terms of animal welfare or environmental degradation. But as Deakin’s Dr Christopher Mayes argues in his new book Unsettling Food Politics , there's much more to the politics and ethics of agriculture and food production.

Apr 11, 2019•23 min•Ep. 3

Episode 2: Recognition and Refusal

In the wake of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, the issue of indigenous sovereignty has become more visible in Australian life. What role does 'recognition' play in these struggles for sovereignty? Should indigenous groups seek to be recognised by the states and societies they find themselves confronting? Or is seeking recognition itself a form of subjugation? Professor Yin Paradies spoke on this topic at a recent PHI seminar event.

Mar 25, 2019•43 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1: Post-Truth?

We're told we now live in a 'post-truth' era. But are we? What does that mean? Is being 'post-truth' even possible? And if that's really where we are, how do we get out? Deakin's Dr Cathy Legg offers some pragmatist responses to the 'post-truth' era, as well as telling us what it's like working as a philosopher in the tech industry. Read Cathy's paper " The Solution to Poor Opinions is More Opinions "

Mar 11, 2019•28 min•Ep. 1

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