Is philosophy becoming irrelevant? Mary Midgley

Philosophy for our times by The Institute of Art and Ideas

May 26, 202600:27:37Arts

Does philosophy still matter in today's world? If so, why are students less and less interested in studying in it? In a special episode from the IAI archives, Mary Midgley addresses the declining interest in philosophy a...

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