Philosophical Parenting - The Series from Freedomain

A series of podcasts on excellence in parenting from Freedomain Radio, the largest and most popular philosophy show in the world.

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Episodes

1523 'The Philosophical Baby' - Dr Alison Gopnik - The Freedomain Radio Interview

A fascinating conversation about the ethical life of infants.

Dec 08, 2009•51 min

1511 Babies, Brains, Nature and Nurture - The Interview with Dr Stuart Shanker

Dr. Stuart Shanker is a Distinguished Research Professor of Philosophy and Psychology at York University.

Nov 16, 2009•1 hr

1510 Babies, Brains, Nature and Nurture - An Introduction to the Interview with Dr Stuart Shanker

A brief discussion of the article that first prompted me to contact Dr. Shanker for the interview.

Nov 16, 2009•12 min

1482 Plain Talk about Spanking

An article by Jordan Riak, Executive Director, Parents and Teachers Against Violence in Education - http://www.nospank.net

Oct 15, 2009•32 min

1481 The Case Against Spanking

A Freedomain Radio interview with Jordan Riak, Executive Director, Parents and Teachers Against Violence in Education - http://www.nospank.net

Oct 13, 2009•43 min

1430 A Philosopher As Parent

Some thoughts and suggestions on raising babies.

Aug 05, 2009•17 min

1248 Fatherhood Part Three

A couple of interesting challenges for the new father...

Jan 05, 2009•22 min

1241 Fatherhood Part Two

Part the second on the parenting experience.

Dec 27, 2008•15 min

1238 Fatherhood Part 1

A possible series, if people are interested...

Dec 23, 2008•30 min

562 Universally Preferable Behavior for Children

The ABCs of UPB

Dec 18, 2006•20 min

198 Parenting Part 3: Communication

Talking to tykes

Apr 19, 2006•32 min

197 Parenting Part 2: Authority

An examination of the root justifications for parental authority

Apr 19, 2006•36 min

196 Parenting Part 1: Credibility

Reducing conflict by earning respect

Apr 18, 2006•48 min

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