The Relationship between Science and Philosophy (B&I 5)

The main subject of Episode 5 is a discussion of the relationship between science and philosophy. After tracing their common heritage, Dr. Campbell examines why the fields have become estranged and why communication between science and philosophy is important to the advancement and integrity of both disciplines. She argues that individuals should take the opportunity to learn about other fields in order to counteract over specialization. Show Notes Movies: Smokey and the Bandit Close Encounters of the Third Kind Television: Ugly Betty Audiobook: Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen Book: Doubt: A History: The Great Doubters and Their Legacy of Innovation from Socrates and Jesus to Thomas Jefferson and Emily Dickinson by Jennifer Michael Hecht Books and Ideas is committed to exploring ideas from diverse fields. Listen to this episode now Episode Transcript (Download PDF) Subscribe to this podcast Subscribe via iTunes™ Here is a video worth watching! Save the Internet | Rock the Vote
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Worst Audio Books of 2006 (B&I 4)

Show Notes for Books and Ideas Episode 4: I am not going to list the books here, but if anyone needs or wants a list all they have to do is drop me an email at docartemis at gmail.com. In this episode I also reminisce about 1977 with some really geeky memories in celebration of my recent 30th wedding anniversary. I also recommended Orson Scott Card’s Ezine The Intergalactic Medicine Show. Listen to episode 4 now Subscribe to this podcast Subscribe via iTunes™
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My Favorite AudioBooks of 2006 (B&I 3)

Shownotes I downloaded 29 books from Audible.com in 2006. I have chosen my favorite 10 to discuss briefly in episodes 3 and 4. Next week, after I have posted episode 4 I will post the full list here. In this episode I also recommend Philosopher’s Zone podcast from Australian public radio. Listen to this episode now Subscribe to this podcast Subscribe via iTunes™
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