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M.M. McCabe on the Paradox of Inquiry

In Plato's dialogue The Meno, Socrates presents an apparent paradox that makes our ability to learn anything new puzzling. M.M. McCabe discusses this apparent paradox and its relevance in this episode of Philosophy Bites.

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Roger Crisp on Virtue

What is a virtue? Is ethics a matter of cultivating appropriate virtues, patterns of behaviour prized by particular people at a particular time? Roger Crisp discusses the nature of virtue in this interview with Nigel Warburton for the Philosophy Bites podcast.

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MM McCabe on Socratic Method

What is Socratic Method and does it have any present day applications? In this interview for Philosophy Bites MM McCabe explains the significance of Socrates' impertinent questioning and contrasts his approach with present day university teaching.

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Angie Hobbs on Plato on Erotic Love

The latest episode of Philosophy Bites focuses on Plato's Symposium. Angie Hobbs gives a lively account of the various positions taken on erotic love and sexual desire within that dialogue. (This podcast episode includes mild sexual references).

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