The Benefits of Philosophy

Synopsis: Six professional philosophers demonstrate the relevance of philosophy to a wide range of other disciplines such as economics, political science, law and cognitive science.
Runtime: 8 mins. | Production year: 2016
Featured researchers:

  • Mark Bevir, Professor of Political Science, UC Berkeley
  • Patricia Churchland, Professor of Philosophy, UC San Diego
  • Brian Epstein, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Tufts University
  • Nita Farahany, Robert O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy, Duke University
  • Angie Hobbs, Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy, University of Sheffield
  • Scott Soames, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, USC
  • Susan Wolf, the Edna J. Koury Professor of Philosophy, UNC Chapel Hill.