The Edges of Philosophy: Good, Bad, and the Controversial | Travis Timmerman

What makes for good philosophy? How has philosophy impacted popular culture? Can sci-fi be good philosophy? And can we inspire philosophical inquiry despite not strictly adhering to rigorous philosophical methods?

00:00 Introduction to Bad Philosophy
00:51 The Repugnant Conclusion
03:09 Criteria for Good Philosophy
06:05 Examples of Good Philosophy
06:26 Defining Bad Philosophy
07:29 Critique of Continental Philosophy
18:17 Philosophical Fiction and Pop Culture
30:36 The Value of Teaching Philosophy
34:03 Teaching Philosophy: Balancing Quality and Diversity
39:35 Science Fiction and Philosophy
40:16 The Role of Fiction in Philosophical Thought Experiments
53:59 Controversial Philosophical Arguments
01:10:31 Meta-Philosophy and Peer Disagreement
01:12:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Presenters: Mark Oppenheimer and Jason Werbeloff
Editor and Producer: Ella Coleman

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