In a new interview with the ORB, philosopher Miranda Fricker discusses the potential of ethical theory, the explanatory power of genealogy, and the pathologies of blame and forgiveness.
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The ORB talks with one of the world’s leading philosophers, Stephen Yablo, about his attitude towards philosophy, the underlying motivations for his work, and some of the problems in contemporary philosophy in this in-depth profile.
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Can we ever transcend our representations of the external world? Is our knowledge undermined by the contingency of our beliefs? Philosopher Amia Srinivasan discusses these questions and others with the ORB.
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Is sloppy thinking important for philosophy? The ORB talks to philosopher Quassim Cassam about his new book, catastrophes of reasoning, and puzzles in the philosophy of knowledge.
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The third part of the ORB’s interview with Kwame Anthony Appiah, leading philosopher and public intellectual. Following the publication of Appiah’s new book ‘As If’, Daniel Kodsi talks to him about standpoint epistemology, political divisions in society, small-c conservatism, no-platforming, and Appiah’s new book.
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The second part of the ORB’s interview with Kwame Anthony Appiah, leading philosopher and public intellectual. Following the publication of Appiah’s new book ‘As If’, Daniel Kodsi talks to him about the contrast between transgenderism and transracialism, the personalities of distinguished 20th-century philosophers, green card marriages, and Trump.
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In a three-part series, the ORB interviews Kwame Anthony Appiah, leading philosopher and public intellectual. Following the publication of Appiah’s new book ‘As If’, Daniel Kodsi talks to him about the very beginning of his career, professional philosophy, and nonsense.
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What is the history behind ‘genocide’ and ‘crimes against humanity’? Philippe Sands, acclaimed author of the award-winning East West Street, speaks with the ORB about the concepts and the problems they cause.
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