17 Best Philosophy Podcasts For Beginners

1. Philosophize This!

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Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world we live in are broken down and explained.MORE Host Stephen West
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Friedrich Nietzsche, Marcus Aurelius +3 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 25.8KFacebook 49.9KInstagram 29.4K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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The Partially Examined Life is a podcast by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a living but then thought better of it. Each episode, we pick a short text and chat about it with some balance between insight and flippancy. You don't have to know any philosophy, or even to have read the text we're talking about to (mostly) follow and (hopefully) enjoy the discussion...MORE Hosts Wes Alwan, Mark Linsenmayer, Seth Paskin, Dylan Casey
Producer/Network Mark Linsenmayer, Wes Alwan, Seth Paskin, Dylan Casey
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guest Robert Deeble
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.1KFacebook 15.9KTwitter 19.9K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since May 2009 Get Email Contact

3. Overthink

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The best of all possible podcasts, Leibniz would say. Putting big ideas in dialogue with the everyday, Overthink offers accessible and fresh takes on philosophy from enthusiastic experts. Hosted by professors Ellie Anderson (Pomona College) and David M. Peña-Guzmán (San Francisco State University).MORE Hosts Ellie Anderson, David Pena-Guzman
Producer/Network Ellie Anderson, Ph.D. and David Peña-Guzmán, Ph.D.
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Barry Lam, Manon Garcia
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 567Facebook 916Twitter 5.1KInstagram 39.5K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

4. 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!
Producer/Network Lottie Pike
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19Instagram 218 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

5. Philosophy? WTF??

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What is Philosophy? Why should we bother with it? Sit down with Danny and Dr. Mike in the comfort of their local pub, as they grapple with the big ideas in a unique and accessible way! Dive into our archive of earlier episodes here: https://castbox.fm/channel/id3766780?country=gb Send us an email: ****@gmail.com Check out our article about the podcast here! Get into Mike and Danny's heads for free! https://blog.apaonline.org/2018/10/03/the-philosophy-wtf-podcast-philosophy-outside-academia/Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/5eyc2bpvTwitter/X: @PhilosophyWtfBuy us a coffee: https://tinyurl.co..MORE Hosts Danny ODonnell, Dr. Michael Alsford
Producer/Network Danny O'Donnell & Dr. Michael Alsford
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 17Twitter 299 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Western Moral Philosophy For Beginners

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From Heraclitus' fragments on change to Hannah Arendt's reflections on responsibility, this series traces the story of Western moral thought. Each episode introduces the life, context, and ideas of the philosophers who shaped how we think about right and wrong, freedom and duty, justice and power. Designed for newcomers yet rich enough for curious thinkers, it offers a guided journey through the great debates that still shape our world today.What does it mean to be human?Western Moral Philosophy for Beginners and Selenius Media takes you on a guided journey through the minds that shaped the ..MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Friedrich Nietzsche, Immanuel Kant +7 more
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Eastern Philosophy for Beginners

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Eastern Philosophy for Beginners explores the ideas, stories, and practices that have shaped Asian thought for thousands of years—without assuming any prior knowledge. Each episode introduces a key figure, school, or text from traditions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zen, and more, and connects them to questions we still wrestle with today: how to live well, handle suffering, understand the self, and act ethically in a chaotic world.Instead of dense jargon or academic lectures, you'll get clear explanations, historical context, and down-to-earth examples you can relate ..MORE Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. Easy and Bright Philosophy — We Love Sophia

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🌍 Philosophy made simple for everyone, and with a little sparkle.From the ancient roots of Sophia to modern visions, I explore timeless human questions in an accessible way.Whether you're new to the history of philosophy, or simply longing for deeper conversations beyond the noise, this is a space to slow down and seek clarity, perspective, and freedom of thought.🇬🇧🇮🇹🇧🇷 I offer We Love Sophia content also in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.🇪🇸 https://open.spotify.com/show/356DMKlwLdx6IH5nhgdFxoMORE Get Email Contact

9. Coffee and Philosophy

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The casually chaotic, informally informative A-Level philosophy podcast for students (and anyone else eager to delve into the subject, naturally), by a student- to explain the key stuff needed to get through the course! Many wild tangents into pop culture and personal anecdotes to analogise abstract content, plenty of mentions of coffee (and philosophy, obviously).New intro, outro interlude made on chrome music lab.Insta: coffeenphilosophyX: coffeenphiloBluesky: coffeenphilo.bsky.socialEmail: ****@gmail.comMORE Producer/Network Al Vince
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10. Philosophy for Beginners

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This series of five introductory lectures, aimed at students new to philosophy, presented by Marianne Talbot, Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford, will test you on some famous thought experiments and introduce you to some central philosophical issues and the thoughts of some key philosophers.MORE Producer/Network Oxford University
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 1.1K Get Email Contact

11. Reading Philosophy

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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/philosophyMORE Get Email Contact

12. Philosophy in 600 Days

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A complete journey through the history of philosophy in 600 episodes. From Ancient Greece to modern thought, we explore every idea, school, and thinker that shaped human wisdom. Daily episodes, clear and engaging — perfect for beginners and lifelong learners alike.MORE Get Email Contact

13. The Morality of Everyday Things: An Everyday Philosophy Podcast

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The Morality of Everyday Things is a philosophy podcast (top 0.1% most listened to, in fact!) that guides you through the moral questions we may all wonder in life, from 'Should billionaires exist?' to 'Is God a good thing?' Join Jake and Ant, two friends who studied philosophy, politics, and economics at Oxford before founding Stasher.com together, as they still find time to enjoy philosophy in their sparetime when they break down the key arguments on these and other everyday ethical issues.This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn more about philosophy and morality in a fun and accessi..MORE Hosts Anthony Collias, Jacob Wedderburn-Day
Producer/Network Ant and Jake
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 72Facebook 180Instagram 306 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Jun 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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14. History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, 'without any gaps.' The series looks at the ideas, lives and historical context of the major philosophers as well as the lesser-known figures of the tradition. www.historyofphilosophy.net. NOTE: iTunes shows only the most recent 300 episodes; subscribe on iTunes or go to a different platform for the whole series.MORE Host Peter Adamson
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Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3KFacebook 22.4KTwitter 37.6K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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15. Daily Philosophy » Books

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Read original book reviews and reflections. Daily Philosophy by Dr. Andreas Mathias aims to make philosophy more accessible to the public, both by providing introductory articles on the history, areas, and problems of philosophy and by applying philosophical thought to everyday problems.MORE Facebook 2.5KTwitter 464Instagram 120 Get Email Contact

16. The Basic Philosophical Questions Podcast

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Examining a wide range of philosophical questions, from those considered traditional and foundational in Western philosophy to questions at the heart of Existentialism, Metaphysics, and Transcendental Philosophy. In general, Podcasts fit into the following six (6) categories: (1) Philosophical Psychology; (2) Transcendental Philosophy; (3) History of Philosophical Ideas/Debunking Philosophical Prejudices; (4) Essential Distinctions in the History of Philosophy; (5) Philosophy of Film; and, (6) Commentaries on Philosophical Works and Ideas.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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17. The Stoic Servant

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Dive into the basics of Stoic philosophy and how it can transform your life. Learn about key Stoic thinkers and foundational concepts that will set the stage for your journey toward resilience and serenity. New episode every Monday at 8:00 pm!MORE Get Email Contact