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Guy Longworth on J.L. Austin and Ordinary Language

J.L. Austin believed that we could make philosopical progress through precise scrutiny of ordinary language: the words we use, the contexts in which we utter them, and what actions we perform in the process. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast, Guy Longworth discusses Austin's approach to philosophy.

Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy

Listen to Guy Longworth on J.L. Austin and Ordinary Language

Philip Schofield on Jeremy Bentham's Utilitarianism

Jeremy Bentham was one of the earliest Utilitarians as well as a dynamic law reformer. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Philip Schofield, head of the Bentham Project, discusses Bentham's contribution to moral theory.

Philosophy Bites is made in association with the Institute of Philosophy.

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