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Pat Churchland on Eliminative Materialism

Some philosophers believe that conceptual analysis will reveal the essence of mental states. Pat Churchland disagrees. In conversation with Nigel Warburton she explains how philosophers can learn from neuroscience and why some 'folk' psychological terms may need revision.

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Jeff McMahan on Vegetarianism

Human beings don't need to eat meat. But should we? Jeff McMahan thinks that it is obvious that we shouldn't. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast he discusses his views with Nigel Warburton.

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Listen to an earlier Philosophy Bites interview with Jeff McMahan on Killing in War

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This episode of Philosophy Bites was recorded at the Uehiro Centre.

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