2,000 Years of Philosophy in 2 Hours - Alex O’Connor & Joe Folley – Podcast Recap

This podcast recap is from an extensive discussion on various philosophical schools of thought, contrasting ancient and modern approaches, particularly concerning the practical application and interdisciplinary nature of philosophy. A significant portion of the conversation focuses on ancient Greek philosophy, examining figures like Aristotle, the Stoics, and Epicurus, highlighting their holistic integration of ethics, logic, and metaphysics. Modern philosophical concepts are also explored, including nihilism, pessimism, and the growing field of the philosophy of mind, with an emphasis on panpsychism and its implications for understanding consciousness and reality. Finally, the speakers analyze meta-ethics, particularly emotivism, which posits that moral statements are merely expressions of emotion, and they conclude with a self-reflective commentary on the ethical responsibilities of modern-day philosophical communicators.