Oxford University Press refused to publish Alex Byrne's book on gender. We discuss whether women are adult human females and whether sex is the same as gender.

[00:00] Introduction and Thought Experiment

[02:38] Exploring Gender Identity

[11:22] Historical Context and Gender Roles

[19:00] Biological and Social Perspectives

[27:51] Understanding Social Identity: 'One of the Boys'

[28:17] Conrad Lorenz and the Ducklings: A Metaphor for Social Roles

[33:58] The Debate on Context-Dependent Definitions of Sex

[38:21] Legal and Social Implications of Gender Identity

[52:41] The Controversy Over Publishing Gender Philosophy

[01:00:49] Reflections on Academic Freedom and Gender Discourse

Is sex work actually work? Is prostitution always a form of exploitation? And show we legalize or decriminalize prostitution?

[00:00] Introduction and Opening Remarks

[00:14] The Moral and Legal Concerns of Prostitution

[04:11] Debating Terminology: Prostitution vs. Sex Work

[06:37] Legal Frameworks and Models of Prostitution

[11:24] The Unique Harms of Prostitution

[24:41] Sex Work as Labor: A Critical Examination

[34:15] Civil Rights and Sexual Autonomy in Prostitution

[35:33] Arguments Against Treating Prostitution as Regular Work

[38:14] Historical Context of Civil Rights Legislation

[45:52] The Nordic Model and Its Implications

[48:57] Exploring the Intersection of Pornography and Prostitution

[54:25] Consent and the Realities of Prostitution

Is the restriction on having additional sexual or romantic partners similar to the restriction on having additional friends? Should you allow your partner to be free to pursue other partners? And are we able to overcome the jealousy associated with non-monogamy?

[00:00] Introduction to the Debate on Monogamy

[00:11] Thought Experiment: Friendship Restrictions

[03:17] Defending Monogamy: Common Arguments

[06:35] The Morality of Consensual Restrictions

[13:53] Exploring the Concept of Exclusivity

[18:54] Workplace Analogies and Monogamy

[22:45] Balancing Risks and Benefits

[29:44] Questioning Monogamy's Blanket Ban

[33:50] Forms of Non-Monogamous Relationships

[37:52] Addressing Jealousy and Insecurity

[47:42] Social Implications of Non-Monogamy

[54:42] Monogamy vs. Non-Monogamy as Orientations

Is observing people in a public space from the privacy of your home an infringement of their rights? Can the widespread use of CCTV cameras be justified, or does it violate their privacy? And how do technological developments affect the delicate balance between safety and privacy?

[00:00] Introduction

[00:18] The Case of Mrs. A

[02:06] Privacy and Public Surveillance

[08:28] The Networking Effect

[11:18] Tracking and Rights Violations

[13:48] Real-Life Implications

[14:18] Challenging the First Premise

[22:56] Networking and Privacy Concerns

[30:08] The Hidden Dangers of Private Spaces

[32:13] The Right to Privacy Debate

[35:18] The Superhuman Surveillance Argument

[48:04] The Role of Intent in Surveillance

[54:20] Balancing Privacy and Security

[01:00:29] Concluding Thoughts on Surveillance

Are there different kinds of bullshit? Do bullshitters know they are full of it? What should we do to stem the tide?

[00:00] Introduction

[00:19] David Benatar's Joke

[02:25] Defining Bullshit: Philosophical Perspectives

[04:21] Academic Bullshit and Real-World Examples

[09:34] The Ethics of Calling Out Bullshit

[23:14] The Tragedy of the Bullshit Commons

[36:06] Language, Slurs, and Bullshit

[45:06] Navigating Misinformation and Critical Thinking

[54:01 ] Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Can the definition of privilege be nuanced enough to address the broad range of individual experiences and historical contexts? Does recognizing and discussing privilege lead to meaningful social change? Or does talk of privilege oversimplify complex issues?

[00:00] Introduction and Welcome

[00:14] Exploring the Privilege Walk

[04:57] Discussion on Privilege and Comparative Advantage

[17:05] Defining Privilege and Its Implications

[22:31] Critiques and Counterarguments

[28:54] Historical Gender Discrimination in Education

[30:33] Men's Disadvantages and Social Perceptions

[34:18] Privilege in Context: Examples and Critiques

[38:31] Privilege Pedagogy and Its Implications

[46:27] Supreme Court's Stance on Race-Based Admissions

[52:13] Privilege and Individual Responsibility

[56:25] Racial and Gender Criticism in Society

[58:19] Concluding Thoughts

Is it permissible for members of one group to appropriate the cultural practices of another? Is there anything wrong with cultural appropriation at all, or are there benefits to cultural appropriation?

[00:00] Introduction and Thought Experiment

[00:29] Criticism and Cultural Appropriation

[02:07] Ownership of Ideas

[04:49] Intellectual Property and Cultural Rights

[12:03] Personal Offense and Cultural Symbols

[22:27] The Benefits of Cultural Appropriation

[27:47] Three Objections to Cultural Appropriation

[31:15] Consequentialism and Cultural Appropriation

[34:34] Balancing Cultural Sensitivity and Utility

[37:45] Case-by-Case Analysis of Cultural Appropriation

[44:53] Challenges in Defining Cultural Ownership

[51:29] Concluding Thoughts

Stephen Maitzen argues that the world is deterministic. But if all of our choices are determined, how should we understand free will, the meaning of life, and regret?

Read Maitzen’s Book here:

https://www.routledge.com/Determinism-Death-and-Meaning/Maitzen/p/book/9781032134185

[00:00] Introduction to Determinism and Thought Experiment

[00:15] Clark Griswold's Christmas Lights: A Lesson in Determinism

[04:01] Probabilistic Explanations vs. Deterministic Explanations

[05:06] The Limits of Probabilistic Explanations

[12:47] Human Behavior and Determinism

[17:26] Infinite Regress and Brute Facts

[20:31 ] Time Travel and Determinism

[28:20] The Role of Deliberation in Determinism

[29:24] Forward-Looking Rationality and Regret

[30:50] Libertarian vs. Determinist Deliberation

[32:00] Compatibilism and the Illusion of Free Will

[33:53] The Rationality of Regret in Determinism

[37:41] Counterfactuals and Deterministic Implications

[44:40] Determinism and the Meaning of Life

[47:56] Libertarianism and Disrupting the Causal Chain

[55:13] Compatibilist Responses to Libertarian Objections

[59:22] Final Thoughts