The Thirst Podcast's Pint-Sized Philosophy

In this one off Christmas themed special episode, Ed & Rob play the role of Father Christmas, and discuss what it is that makes a person naughty or nice. Continue reading →

In the final episode of the series, Ed and Rob lend a helping hand to the American government in their battle to maintain a prison system the cost of which is rapidly spiralling out of control. They discuss the impact of life behind bars upon inmates and examine the implications of the famous Stanford prison experiment, before concluding by considering some alternatives to traditional imprisonment, including the San Pedro prison in La Paz, Bolivia. Continue reading →

Ed and Rob debate whether or not there is a fundamental difference between humans and other animals and consider what philosophical implications their answer may have for animal rights cases like Anne the elephant. Continue reading →

Ed and Rob ask whether a 'nanny state' would be a good method of governing Western societies rife with issues such as obesity and alcohol overconsumption. They talk about the role of the advertising industry in turning people away from the good life, the legalisation of marijuana and New York's draconian laws under mayor Michael Bloomberg. Continue reading →

Ed and Rob attempt to provide an answer to the puzzle of personal identity. They discuss the philosophical implications of the thought experiment 'Theseus' Ship', and investigate the role of memory in constructing and preserving the notion of a self that persists through time. Continue reading →

Ed and Rob debate whether or not society has gone to the dogs. They discuss scientific developments and the role of mass media and the Internet in creating the perception that today's society bears no comparison with the glory days of old. Continue reading →

Ed and Rob question whether or not offensive tweets should be censored. Their discussion focuses on the case of Liam Stacey, who pleaded guilty to posting racially aggravated tweets about Bolton footballer Fabrice Muamba's heart attack on 17th March 2012. Continue reading →

Ed and Rob discuss the case of Tony Nicklinson, a man with locked in syndrome who fought for the right to legally end his life. Continue reading →

An introduction to Pint-Sized Philosophy. Continue reading →