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Reading Philosophy

Reading Philosophy

Written by: Diffusion
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 Reading Philosophy is a podcast for everyone who wants to get into philosophy, but may not know where to start. Topics include a general introduction to philosophy, for example Knowledge, Free Will, Justice and The Meaning of Life. Also some early writings on psychology and politics by Noam Chomsky. Currently we are looking at the life and works of René Descartes. You can join live sessions of these readings on Discord: https://discord.gg/philosophyDiffusion Philosophy Social Sciences
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  • John Searle: The Mind-Body Problem 2

    John Searle: The Mind-Body Problem 2
    May 1 2026

    John Searle argues that we have to start with the facts we know and then we will be able to see how the mind fits in with science and metaphysics: consciousness is the higher level effect of lower level brain processes.

    You can join future live sessions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/philosophy⁠
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    44 mins
  • John Searle: The Mind-Body Problem 1

    John Searle: The Mind-Body Problem 1
    Apr 24 2026

    John Searle considers the incompatibility of dualism and materialism and argues that we should reject both, because they are based on faulty concepts.

    You can join future live sessions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/philosophy⁠
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    56 mins
  • John Searle: Three Features of Consciousness

    John Searle: Three Features of Consciousness
    Mar 25 2026

    John Searle lays out the three basic features that any theory of consciousness must account for. Conscious phenomena are inner, qualitative and ontologically subjective.

    Searle also rejects the idea that consciousness cannot be studied by science.

    You can join future live sessions at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/philosophy⁠
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    1 hr and 11 mins
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