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Topic: Analytic Philosophy

Analytic philosophy is a philosophical tradition that emphasizes the use of rigorous conceptual analysis and logical argumentation to address fundamental questions about the nature of reality, knowledge, and language.

More on: Analytic Philosophy

The podcast episodes provided demonstrate the influence and application of analytic philosophy across various topics, from the philosophy of language and literary criticism to the philosophy of mind and consciousness.

In the first episode, philosopher Kathleen Stork situates her arguments against the 'death of the author' concept within the analytic philosophical tradition, engaging in rigorous conceptual analysis and emphasizing the importance of authorial intent. The History of Bad Ideas: The Death of the Author

The second episode examines the work of Soviet linguist Valentin Nikolaevich Voloshinov, drawing comparisons and contrasts between his views on language and interpretation and the analytic philosophical tradition, as represented by thinkers like Donald Davidson. V.N. Voloshinov: Philosophy of Language, Linguistics, and Ideology

The third episode features philosopher Philip Goff, who presents the case for panpsychism - the view that consciousness pervades all matter - within the framework of analytic philosophy, engaging in conceptual analysis and advocating for this view as a coherent alternative to materialism and dualism. #261 - Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind

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