Lottie Pike

Five Minute Philosophy

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A philosophy podcast with simple five minute episodes, making philosophy accessible for people of all ages, backgrounds and experience!

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Lottie Pike

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Diogenes 11.10.2020 4:48

In this episode, you'll learn all about Diogenes - or 'Diogenes the Cynic' - including his key ideas and his life.

Free Will 04.10.2020 4:47

In this episode, you'll learn all about the debate surrounding free will, including brief overviews of the different approaches to the topic - libertarianism, determinism and compatibilism - and their implications for society. 

Kantian Ethics 27.09.2020 4:33

In this episode, you'll all learn about Immanuel Kant and his ethic, and how it differs from Utilitarianism. 

Utilitarianism 20.09.2020 5:13

In this episode, you'll learn all about the 3 different types of utilitarianism: act, rule and preference. Enjoy!

Nietzsche: Existentialism, Nihilism and The Death of God 13.09.2020 5:16

In this episode, you'll learn all about Nietzsche's philosophy, including existentialism, nihilism and the meaning behind his assertion that 'God is dead'. 

John Rawls' 'Veil of Ignorance' 09.09.2020 4:28

In this episode, you'll learn all about John Rawls' 'Veil of Ignorance', a thought experiment commonly mentioned in political philosophy. 

Plato's 'Simile of the Cave' 09.09.2020 5:19

In this episode, you'll learn all about Plato's 'Simile of the Cave' - an analogy explaining his Theory of the Forms. 

The Big Three: Socrates, Plato and Aristotle 09.09.2020 5:19

In this episode you'll learn all about the three most infamous philosophers from Ancient Greece: Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. 

Welcome to the podcast! 09.09.2020 1:49

Welcome to the 'Five Minute Philosophy' podcast!