In the latest microphilosophy podcast I talk to the author of The Atheist’s Guide to Reality, philosopher of Science Alex Rosenberg, about what science has to tell us about how we should live. We’re also joined by Samir Okasha, author of Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction. The discussion was recorded live at Foyles bookshop in association with the Bristol Festival of Ideas.
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