Sari Nusseibeh on Philosophy and Conflict

Philosophy Bites by Nigel Warburton

Aug 17, 202524:23Arts

Many people think philosophical discucssion is a luxury in times of conflict, but the Palestinian philosopher Sari Nusseibeh is more optimistic. In this episode of Philosophy Bites, recorded in early 2025, he explains wh...

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