Abigail Thorn hosts free philosophy lessons on YouTube, sometimes branching out into politics, humour, and personal reflection.
Where to Watch Season 2013
18 Episodes
I think therefore I am
E1
I think therefore I amPossibly the most famous piece of philosophy in modern times, but what does it mean and is it true?
Is Truth Beauty?
E2
Is Truth Beauty?Is truth really needed for beauty OR Do works of art need to contain truth to have aesthetic value?
Why should we save the planet? Morality & the Future
E3
Why should we save the planet? Morality & the FutureShould save the planet for 'future generations' if future generations don't yet exist?
Does the physical world exist?
E4
Does the physical world exist?An explanation of Berkeley's Idealism in this video, and why he thought the physical world didn't exist.
Should we be Afraid of Death? (Lucretius)
E5
Should we be Afraid of Death? (Lucretius)Is it rational to fear being dead? Some Classical philosophy in this episode with Titus Lucretius.
You Kant Touch This
E6
You Kant Touch ThisKant was probably one of the most famous thinkers in the last 300 years, but what the heck is he on about?
Is there Moral Luck?
E7
Is there Moral Luck?Is there such a thing as moral luck, i.e. luck that can affect your moral standing?
Can you read my mind?
E8
Can you read my mind?Is telepathy actually possible, or is it logically contradictory?
Morality and Video Games
E9
Morality and Video GamesMoral choice systems in video games and how they vary between consequentialism, deontology and virtue ethics.
Why is Homophobia Irrational?
E10
Why is Homophobia Irrational?Are there any good arguments against homosexuality?
How should we Choose a Charity?
E11
How should we Choose a Charity?There are lots of charities in the world, so how can you choose which one to support?
Does Morality come from God? (Euthyphro Dilemma)
E12
Does Morality come from God? (Euthyphro Dilemma)Plato's Euthyphro Dilemma.
Are we all just Selfish? (Bernard de Mandeville)
E13
Are we all just Selfish? (Bernard de Mandeville)Is all human action self-interested?
How Do Names Work? (Bertrand Russell)
E14
How Do Names Work? (Bertrand Russell)We use names all the time, but what are they? Specifically, are they abbreviated descriptions, as Bertrand Russell said?
Should we be Vegetarian?
E15
Should we be Vegetarian?Can we make moral philosophical arguments for becoming vegetarian? Do humans have the right to eat animals?
How Do Names Work? Part II
E16
How Do Names Work? Part IIAn examination of the referential theory of names, with some philosophy and linguistics.
The A-Z of Philosophy
E17
The A-Z of PhilosophyA rundown of some of the technical jargon that we use in episodes.
Is it Wrong to Watch Pornography?
E18
Is it Wrong to Watch Pornography?Is porn harmful to yourself or other people, and what moral duties might that generate?
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