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who are Professors at Stanford University . The program deals both with fundamental problems of
philosophy and with the works of famous philosophers, especially as these relate to our contemporary, day-to-day
lives. Some of the wide range of topics of past programs include terrorism, Bush's doctrine of pre-emptive
self-defense, Descartes, genetic engineering, and virtue. The program airs from the studios of KALW , 91.7 FM,
Information Radio, San Francisco, California. Past shows are also accessible through the archives
at the homepage for Philosophy Talk .

The show focuses on one topic or famous philosopher for an hour at a time with an invited guest who is
an expert on the philosopher or area of philosophy in question. As with most philosophical discussions, each show usually provides
some factual information about the topic, as well as methods and points of view that are
helpful in thinking about the topic. Its motto is that it is `the program that questions
everything, except your intelligence'.


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