15 Best UK Philosophy Podcasts

1. Philosophy For Our Times

London, England, UK
Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from the world's leading thinkers. We host weekly episodes on today's biggest ideas in news, society, culture, politics, science, and arts.
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Play⋅ 35.4K⋅ 22.4K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 39 min ⋅ Aug 2016 Get Email Contact More

2. The Philosopher & The News

Cambridge, England, UK
In this new podcast, Alexis Papazoglou (Christ's 2003) will be interviewing some of the world's most interesting philosophers. Together, they will bring to the surface the philosophy hidden behind the biggest news stories, and explore the ideas that can help us understand the times we're living through.
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Play⋅ 2.4M⋅ 7.8K ⋅10 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 60 min ⋅ Dec 2020 Get Email Contact More

3. The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast

UK
A weekly 'informal and informative' philosophy podcast inspiring and supporting students, teachers, academics and free-thinkers worldwide.
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Play⋅ 1.8K⋅ 5.4K ⋅1 episode / week ⋅ Avg Length 49 min ⋅ Aug 2016 Get Email Contact More

4. Philosophy? WTF??

UK
What is Philosophy? Why should we bother with it? Sit down with Danny and Dr. Mike in the comfort of their local pub, as they grapple with the big ideas in a unique and accessible way!
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Play⋅ 340 ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 19 min Get Email Contact More

5. Philosophical Trials

UK
My name is Tedy Nenu and I am the host of the 'Philosophical Trials' podcast. This is a place where philosophers, mathematicians, linguists, and other bright individuals share with us fascinating aspects of their work. Whether you are interested in the nature of mathematical reality or how language works, there will be an episode here that caters to your interests.
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Play⋅ 122 ⋅2 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 59 min Get Email Contact More

6. Philosophy Bites

London, England, UK
David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press.
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Play⋅ 3.4K⋅ 101.8K ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 22 min ⋅ Jun 2007 Get Email Contact More

7. Thoughts: Philosophy Untangled

UK
A Podcast Created by Glasgow University Philosophy Students. In every episode, we explore a different philosophical topic with the help of an expert. Whether you're new to philosophy or already love the subject, we look forward to embarking on this philosophical journey together!
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Play⋅ 373⋅ 219 ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 47 min ⋅ Aug 2020 Get Email Contact More

8. Dissecting Philosophy with Dr McDonald

Dundee, Scotland, UK
Dr Andrew McDonald with several years of teaching experience at the University of Dundee takes listeners through a close reading of philosophical texts that allow us to delve into a deeper understanding of them. It is friendly to those new to philosophy and gives easy to understand examples throughout.
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Play⋅ 158 ⋅1 episode / year ⋅ Avg Length 52 min Get Email Contact More

9. Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society

London, England, UK
The Aristotelian Society, founded in 1880, meets fortnightly in London to hear and discuss talks given by leading philosophers from a broad range of philosophical traditions. The papers read at the Society's meetings are published in the Proceedings of the Aristotelian Society. The mission of the Society is to make philosophy widely available to the general public, and the Aristotelian Society Podcast Series represents our latest initiative in furthering this goal.
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Play⋅ 6.2K⋅ 21K ⋅13 episodes / year ⋅ Avg Length 54 min Get Email Contact More

10. Philosophy of Psychoanalysis

UK
Philosophy of Psychoanalysis is an educational course presented at a third-year tertiary education level by A/Prof. Doris McIlwain. The course aims to ground you in the basics: the nature of unconscious processes, repression, sexuality, dreams, morality, grief, gender identity, drives and effects and their implications for perception, memory, and creative processes, as well as for certain forms of psychopathology. Then, it considers the wider societal relevance of psychoanalysis to issues of the internet, femininity, charisma, cults, spin doctors, hypocrisy, and political power.
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11. Living Philosophy

Kent, England, UK
Living Philosophy explores the way people have brought philosophy to life through significant experiences, changes, practices, and realizations. Hosted by Dr. Todd S. Mei, former Head of Philosophy at the University of Kent (UK), and founder, consultant, and freelance author at Philosophy2u.
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Play⋅ 294 ⋅1 episode / month ⋅ Avg Length 59 min ⋅ Jan 2021 Get Email Contact More

12. Searching For It

Winchester, England, UK
Our search for 'it' will explore the most insightful thoughts from philosophy, literature, and elsewhere that provide meaning or purpose to our lives. Each episode will uncover a new idea or way of life that brings us closer to transcendence. You don't need to have a degree in philosophy to listen to this podcast just an open mind and a desire to learn more about the meaning behind human existence.
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13. Thinking Out Loud: leading philosophers discuss topical global issues

Oxford, England, UK
Thinking Out Loud provides audio podcasts based on a series of videos produced by Katrien Devolder in which she talks to leading philosophers from around the world on topics related to practical ethics. The podcast and videos are meant for a non-specialist audience.
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Play⋅ 4.5M⋅ 9.2K ⋅2 episodes / month ⋅ Avg Length 15 min ⋅ Apr 2020 Get Email Contact More

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