13 Best UK Philosophy Podcasts

1. Philosophy Bites

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David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website http://www.philosophybites.comMORE Hosts Nigel Warburton, David Edmonds
Producer/Network Edmonds and Warburton
Email ****@aol.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2.9KFacebook 3.4KTwitter 99.9K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Since Jun 2007 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 Philosopher & The News

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Leading philosophers bring to the surface the ideas hidden behind the biggest news stories.
Host Alexis Papazoglou
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Location Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 72Facebook 2.8MTwitter 7.1KInstagram 1.6M Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since Dec 2020 Video Podcast YouTube
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3. Thoughts: Philosophy Untangled

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A Podcast Created by Glasgow University Philosophy Students. In every episode, we explore a different philosophical topic with the help of an expert. Whether you're new to philosophy or already love the subject, we look forward to embarking on this philosophical journey together!MORE Producer/Network Glasgow University Philosophy Students
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Twitter 220Instagram 563 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

4. The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast

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An 'informal and informative' philosophy podcast inspiring and supporting students, teachers, academics and free-thinkers worldwide. All episodes are available at www.thepanpsycast.com.
Hosts Jack Symes, Andrew Horton, Oliver Marley, Rose de Castellane
Producer/Network Jack Symes | Andrew Horton, Oliver Marley, and Rose de Castellane
Email ****@thepanpsycast.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 717Facebook 2.1KTwitter 5.4K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since Aug 2016 Get Email Contact

5. Philosophy For Our Times

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Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from the world's leading thinkers. We host weekly episodes on today's biggest ideas in news, society, culture, politics, science and arts. Subscribe today to never miss an episode.MORE Producer/Network IAI
Email ****@artandideas.org
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 555Facebook 302.4KTwitter 25.7K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2016 Get Email Contact

6. Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society

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The Aristotelian Society, founded in 1880, meets fortnightly in London to hear and discuss talks given by leading philosophers from a broad range of philosophical traditions. The papers read at the Society's meetings are published in the Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society. The mission of the Society is to make philosophy widely available to the general public, and the Aristotelian Society Podcast Series represents our latest initiative in furthering this goal...MORE Producer/Network The Aristotelian Society
Email ****@aristoteliansociety.org.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 27Facebook 6.8KTwitter 21.2K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Living Philosophy

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What is your second-life? Living Philosophy is dedicated to exploring the inspiring second lives of people who have successfully made significant changes to their careers and lives through self-reflection, insight, and practice. Listen also to our Public Philosophy podcasts, which you can find by topic and the bespoke logo artwork. Hosted by Dr Todd S. Mei, former Head of Philosophy at the University of Kent (UK), and founder, consultant, and freelance author at Philosophy2u.com.MORE Producer/Network Todd Mei
Email ****@philosophy2u.com
Location Kent, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6Twitter 297 Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

8. Philosophical Trials

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My name is Tedy Nenu and I am the host of the 'Philosophical Trials' podcast. This is a place where philosophers, mathematicians, linguists and other bright individuals share with us fascinating aspects of their work. Whether you are interested in the nature of mathematical reality or how language works, there will be an episode here that caters to your interests.MORE Producer/Network Tedy Nenu
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Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 5Twitter 127 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Video Podcast YouTube
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9. Philosophy of Psychoanalysis

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Freud famously said that the aim of psychoanalysis was to enable us to work, love and play with minimum conflict. So what gets in the way of us doing that? Philosophy of Psychoanalysis is an educational course presented at a third-year tertiary education level by A/Prof. Doris McIlwain. The course aims to ground you in the basics: the nature of unconscious processes, repression, sexuality, dreams, morality, grief, gender identity, drives and affects and their implications for perception, memory and creative processes, as well as for certain forms of psychopathology...MORE Host Nina McIlwain
Email ****@gmail.com
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 85 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

10. 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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Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 17Twitter 299 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Dissecting Philosophy with Dr McDonald

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Dr Andrew McDonald with several years of teaching experience at the University of Dundee takes listeners through a close reading of philosophical texts that allow us to delve into a deeper understanding of them. It is friendly to those new to philosophy and gives easy to understand examples throughout.MORE Producer/Network Andrew McDonald
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 3.7/5Apple Reviews 15Twitter 147Instagram 9 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Searching For It

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Our search for 'it' will explore the most insightful thoughts from philosophy, literature, and elsewhere that provide a meaning or purpose to our lives. Each episode will uncover a new idea or way of life that brings us closer to transcendence. You don't need to have a degree in philosophy to listen to this podcast - just an open mind and a desire to learn more about the meaning behind human existence.MORE Host Lewis Williams
Email ****@philosophy.ox.ac.uk
Location Winchester, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 30Facebook 101Twitter 122Instagram 59 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Thinking Out Loud: leading philosophers discuss topical global issues

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Thinking Out Loud provides audio-podcasts based on a series of videos produced by Katrien Devolder in which she talks to leading philosophers from around the world on topics related to practical ethics. The podcast and videos are meant for a non-specialist audience. You can watch the videos on the Practical Ethics Channel. Katrien is a Senior Research Fellow at the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics.MORE Producer/Network Oxford University
Email ****@it.ox.ac.uk
Location Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 4Facebook 5.4MTwitter 8.8KInstagram 2.2M Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact