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Kant Talk 2.0

Goethe-Institut 8 Folgen Jan 17, 2025

Host Dr. Christos Hadjioannou leads conversations with expert guests about Kant's philosophical ideas, including understanding, ethics, reality, freedom, and aesthetics. The podcast connects these theories to contemporary issues such as artificial intelligence, animal rights, the metaverse, and social media. Using relatable examples, it makes complex philosophical concepts accessible and relevant to everyday life. Each episode demonstrates why Kant's insights continue to matter in today's world.

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Should my cat have rights? Jan 17, 2025 00:14:15 What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer? In our eighth and final episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we talk about Kant’s position on animals, whether we have any moral duties towards them. What did Kant think about what animals are? Do we have any obligations towards our cats, according to Kant? We have invited Dr. Laura Papish, who is a Kant expert and an Associa

Can a scientist believe in God? Jan 3, 2025 00:17:21 What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer? In our seventh episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we discuss Kant’s position on religion given the fact that he was a philosopher of the Enlightenment, which was an era that emphasized the power of Reason and Science. We are joined by Dr. Krista Thomason, a Kant specialist who is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Swat

World Citizens Unite! Dez 20, 2024 00:16:11 What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer? In our sixth episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we delve into Kant’s political philosophy. We are joined by Dr. Cristóbal Garibay-Petersen, a Kant expert and fellow in European Philosophy at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Together, we unravel Kant’s perspectives on migration, border control, and int

I Want To Break Free! Dez 6, 2024 00:18:13 What subjects did Kant explore in his works, and what questions did he seek to answer? In the fifth episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we delve into Kant’s ideas on freedom and autonomy. We are joined by Prof. Dieter Schönecker, a Kant expert from the University of Siegen in Germany, to discuss fundamental questions such as: Can true freedom exist in a world governed by natural laws? Is absolute freedom p

Is Lying on Dating Apps Wrong? Nov 22, 2024 00:20:41 What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer? In our fourth episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we explore Kant’s moral philosophy and its relevance to the modern world of digital dating. We have invited Prof. Dieter Schönecker, a Kant expert from the University of Siegen in Germany. Together, we’ll uncover what Kant’s philosophy reveals about honesty and deception on d

Is the Metaverse Real? Nov 8, 2024 00:22:02 What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer? In our third episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we look at Kant's theory of reality and its relevance to modern digital worlds. We have invited Dr Ioannis Trisokkas, a Kant expert from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, to explore the key questions: What is reality? Can virtual environments such as the Met

Is my Instagram Selfie Beautiful? Okt 25, 2024 00:18:34 What subjects did Kant explore in his works? What questions did he seek to answer? In our second episode of Kant Talk 2.0, we discuss the intriguing topic of beauty and aesthetics. We have invited Dr. des. Larissa Berger, a Kant expert from the University of Siegen, to help answer whether universal aesthetic taste exists and if we can judge our own selfies as beautiful. Join us as we delve into

Does AI Think for Itself? Okt 10, 2024 00:21:24 What subjects did Kant deal within his works? What questions did he try to answer? In our first episode of Kant Talk 2.0 we discuss the very current topic of artificial intelligence (AI). We have invited Jun Prof. Dr. Sofie Møller to help answer the questions if AI can think for itself and what Kant would think of AI.